Gardening gloves are sometimes awkward, and rubber gloves are plain odd in the garden. I don’t like getting soil right under my nails, though, as it takes so long to clean out. What I do is stick a bar of soap under the warm tap then run my nails down the length of the bar.Continue reading “How to keep your nails clean when gardening”
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Weed killer from the bar?
Mix water, vodka and washing up liquid together for a powerful weed killer. If you have a household tip that you would like to share with Aggie’s followers – send it to us for publication – go to https://aggiestips.com/do-you-have-a-tip-to-share-with-aggie/
Secure those plants
Fast Fix Hook and Loop Tape is brilliant for securing plants, as well as for household jobs. Similar to Velcro, there’s no need for knots; cut to length and overlap to fix. £2.99 from http://www.creativeproducts.ltd.uk. And if you have a household tip to share with our followers just click here > And did you knowContinue reading “Secure those plants”
Special flowers for Christmas
Treat yourself (or a friend) to an Arena flowers Christmas bouquet, featuring Fairtrade roses. Most roses sold in this country come from Kenya, where Fairtrade has changed lives for hundreds of women and their families through education and maternity clinics – all established with support from the Fairtrade Premium. £19.99 from arenaflowers.com. And if youContinue reading “Special flowers for Christmas”