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We are passionate about our gardening here at Harrod Horticultural and encounter the same pests, diseases and general garden problems as everybody else. Over the years we have developed products and come up with a lot of ways to make our kitchen garden as productive as possible while maintaining our organic gardening ethos.

So for advice on any gardening problem, put us to the test, we are confident we can help - email webteam@harrod.uk.com

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Blackberries not developing

Can you advise what causes our blackberries to not ripen all over. Sometimes a few "blobs" remain red?

Potatoes disintegrating!

My potatoes are breaking up when boiled.

Flaming good job!

I'd like to sort out the weeds on my block paving with a flame gun. Is it suitable?

Whitefly and Wasps!

I'm trying biological control in my greenhouse for the first time this year with whitefly the target. How will I know when the predators are on the loose?

Dirty Water!

My pond water has gone very green and I'd like to be able to see what's going on down below. Have you any suggestions?

Worms and lime - good bedfellows?

I'm a keen grow your owner and composter and I'm considering adding some worms to my heap and chucking in a bit of lime to sweeten things up. What do you reckon?

Compost Bins Slotting into Place!

Where and how to site a slot together compost was the latest challenge for Master Composter Martin Fiddes; read on to see what answer he came up with...

Pollinating Tomatoes

I'm growing tomatoes in a greenhouse for the first time and was wondering if I need to give them a helping hand with pollination. What are your thoughts?

Mad Mint!

Mint is taking over my garden and I need to keep it in check. Any ideas?

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