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    Jbardet
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    Nanjo
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    Hildadorissen

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We have 66 photos of water butts & barrels

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    Terratoonie
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    Mossy
  • Barrel to store water
    Treesandthi..
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    Paulsgarden
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    Motinot
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    Clarice
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    Clarice
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    Lainedru

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Christmas Decorations at Kew Palace Kitchens

I am just thinking about making a few arrangements for Christmas and I was thinking about previous years. In December 2013...

12 comments

thorneyside

7 Dec, 2015
Thorneyside

I have now learned from this July experience

to make a plan of my garden space, marking in the area that is 'shade space' or 'semi-shade space' and think more carefully...

14 comments

dianebulley

1 Aug, 2015
Dianebulley

At Pauls (Bathgate)request..Water Butts..

The photo's you wanted Paul,showing the connections,from the shed Guttering.. Water Butt 1..on a matching stand.. diverter...

6 comments

bloomer

4 Apr, 2015
Bloomer

The Stretchy Hose

Following on from Eirlys's blog regarding feedback on the stretchy hose that are seen for sale on TV and in many department...

22 comments

scottish

9 Jul, 2014
Scottish

water butt kit

if anyone's thinking of buying a water butt kit in the near future, now might be a good time-Argos has 100 ltr kits @ £19.99-£10...

13 comments

franl155

20 Jun, 2014
Franl155

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Questions & advice on water butts & barrels

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Hi Nanjo What shape is your garden butt

0 replies

missannabella

19 Jul, 2020
Missannabella

Can anybody tell me why my waterbut overflows

4 replies

peterofwiv

27 Aug, 2014
Peterofwiv

Water butts in winter

16 replies

franl155

15 Oct, 2013
Franl155

Irrigation kits

4 replies

urbanite

7 Oct, 2013
Urbanite

Do you need to empty and cleanse water butts over winter and re-site in spring?

5 replies

discodave

29 Sep, 2013
Discodave

how can I stop the water in my butt smelling

4 replies

concillia

3 Aug, 2012
Concillia

Could any body give me some advice

6 replies

dave9i46

25 Apr, 2012
Dave9i46

I have bought a water butt this year and am wondering if there is any precautions i should take for the freezing wheather

6 replies

derekharlow

14 Dec, 2011
Derekharlow

I have 5 x 200 litre water butts - 4 are fine with minimal leave and insect debris but the 5th smells foul

8 replies

watersaver

12 Jun, 2011
Watersaver

Hi every one out there I have just taken up gardening and need as much help and guidence i can get

4 replies

richardchivers

4 Jun, 2011
Richardchivers

Can I ask a stupid question?

4 replies

great

3 Apr, 2010
Great

Water Butts!

4 replies

Genuisscuffy

17 Jul, 2009
Genuisscuffy

water butt

1 reply

marcbruce

9 Jul, 2008
Marcbruce

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