Ask The Expert

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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Springtails in my Compost Bin!

I've got some tiny white bugs in my compost bin which I think are Springtails. Is this likely and do I need to get rid of them...?

Which Compostumbler?

My garden produces a lot of compostable waste and my traditional bins aren't really doing the job. Which size compost tumbler do I need ...?

PolyTunnel Watering

I'd like to efficiently irrigate my polytunnel, raised beds and garden in general and I'm wondering which watering system to use. Any advice...?

Raspberry Planting

My raspberry canes have arived but the soil is too wet and cold to plant them right now. What should I do in the meantime...?

Compost Tumbler

My compost tumbler makes excellent compost but there's one thing that's always bugged me - what's the best way to empty it? Any ideas...?

Conifers on Court!

Conifer debris invading our club tennis courts is something we'd obviously like to avoid. Any ideas on how to call game, set and match on this problem...?

Leggy Plants from the Propagator

Last year my plants were all 'leggy'. Would some bottom heat from a heat mat prevent this...?

January Seedlings!

I want to start my seedlings off early but I'm keen to avoid spindly, leggy plants. Any ideas ...?

Which Composter?

I'd like an Aerobin composter to beat the rats but I'd like to know more about its construction. Can you help...?

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