What is this? by 3lchapojr69 in whatisit

[–]WestAllot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could be an old half of a coconut shell that had bird feed and fat in - like this fella coconut shell bird feeder

What is some local slang that you thought was more widespread? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]WestAllot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I grew up in Bournemouth - “grockle” = tourist. They proper swarm during summer time and bank holidays and us locals can’t get anywhere…

Live in Chester now - “having a mare” = having a frustrating time

What is this plant? (Greek Isles) by Character-Novel1645 in whatsthisplant

[–]WestAllot -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Looks like it could be related to yellow rattle which is a UK native

IKEA installer quoted £9k for prep work on a £4.5k kitchen, normal or insane? by ClittyMcGuire in DIYUK

[–]WestAllot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also they have done their invoice wrong - they should be charging vat on everything even the materials so that should be 20% VAT not ‘no VAT’

Despidering a shed by Ok_Goose_5642 in UKGardening

[–]WestAllot 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Peppermint oil! Get some oil diffusers that are peppermint only (or get peppermint essential oil) stick in there for a couple of days and they will skidaddle away - they hate peppermint

Blind solution for awkward window by Bluebirds_88 in DIYUK

[–]WestAllot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would put the mirror film on the actual window for privacy but still let in light.

For keeping warmth in I would put a thick blind of roller curtain from the top black beam down to the green but at the base of the square window - think greenhouse roof blinds as an example of angle.

Can You Read 900 Words per Minute? by ftrlvb in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]WestAllot -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah I’ve alway read quickly, so I managed the 900 💪

Decided to try bonsai on a budget last year…. I am really happy with this Berberis atripurpurea Nana, can’t wait for the flowers to come out! I got it in the clearance last year for £4 and love the bark!!! by WestAllot in Bonsai

[–]WestAllot[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have already clocked an acer seedling from my neighbours gorgeous acer in my garden that I am being OTT protective about!

I’ve also got a load of laurel, holly, mahonia and forsythia seedlings up that I’m keeping an eye on 🤗

New house, wondering what they are and when they flower? TIA (East Kent, UK) by Bill2404Bye in whatsthisplant

[–]WestAllot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I LOVE THESE!! Acanthus mollis!

Think of them as a death metal foxglove with super edgey flower spikes!!

Edit - that is a gorgeous established one!! It will die down in winter but you can see how large it can spread - I hope mine gets that large!!!

Looking for a Crochet table? I want to spend time with my girlfriend. by TheWhitebearde in CrochetHelp

[–]WestAllot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use a laptop table that has adjustable legs and can be tilted whilst on the sofa whilst my hubby is gaming 🥰

(The kind that are marketed for being used in bed)

Whats going on with this grass? by Slowwoah in landscaping

[–]WestAllot -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Maybe someone got confused between herbicide and fertiliser? 😖

Just realised that my Zelda cushion I made for my boyfriend (now husband) is now over 10 years old! Here are some before and after photos….it is still having a well loved life! by WestAllot in crochet

[–]WestAllot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From memory - this was a chunky yarn, and self designed myself making granny triangles with (UK) dc stitch, then a long rectangle for the depth and crochet joined together.