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Over ten years, Gerry Daly answered more than 5,000 gardening questions. His knowledge is based in science and practical experience, and by working on radio and television. Access to the advice database is open

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How can we stop evergreen trees growing much taller? They are very close to our house. They are about 30 years old and were never trimmed as they grew. I think they are Leylandi. We dont want to chop them down but they are getting out of hand. Can you help.

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Two year old peace lily - I imagine should be re-potted. Straightforward re-potting or any specifics to be careful abot?

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My pond has been dug and now ready for a liner... dimensions are 16ft x 11ft and 3 ft deep. Do you have a recommendation butyl vs. pvc. Have installed butyl in a Wicklow pond but is it really that much better than modern pvc 2mm thick?

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I harvested my onions last year, and then stored them in the garage. Now a lot of them are producing new growth. Did I not dry them out thoroughly enough, or what might I have done wrong? They're now shrinking, and no good for cooking, is there any point in replanting them?

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I've spent a lot of money on weed killers over the years but none have had the effect of killing the many different weeds in my garden - I'm thinking of digging up the garden, do i dig out the soil as in put it in a skip and put say compost on top of whats remaining and start from scratch - i havn't got a clue really. Thanks Paul

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Can you give me the name of a feed for my shrubs as my dogs ate my shrubs and they are slowly coming back to life now.I need a feed to bring them on.

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