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It is perfectly possible for you to find the answer to almost any garden question if you have time to trawl around the Internet; but is the answer right for your garden?

Here, I am offering you a quick and easy way to secure an easy solution to your gardening problem – fast, accurate and hassle free.

During Lockdown, all I ask is that you consider donating £10 per question answered in aid of Richmond Talking Newspaper (www.rtn.org.uk)

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Give me as much info as possible about the problem so that I can provide you with as detailed a solution as possible.

And if you can, please attach a photo to illustrate your gardening question.

I have been regularly solving gardening problems for more than 25 years – in print for several UK national gardening magazines, online, on BBC Radio London and now here for you in person.

My helpful advice is only an email or a phone call away!

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