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by bones
Mon Jan 25, 2010 11:31 am
Forum: Gardens and Gardening Forum
Topic: Shrubs for a large area
Replies: 1
Views: 4217

Shrubs for a large area

Looking for a bit of advice.....

Need to fill and area of 20m x 2m with shrubbery and was thinking of using hebe for pretty low maintenance all year round colour.....

Any alternative suggestions as to what to use or cheap shrubs that would do the job?
by bones
Thu Apr 30, 2009 10:21 pm
Forum: Gardens and Gardening Forum
Topic: Weed killer
Replies: 1
Views: 9488

Weed killer

Hoping someone can help.....

I have a sprayer but don't want to be forking out for "round up" every time i need to fill it.....can anyone advise of a weedkiller which is effective and reasonably priced - i will be using quite a bit over the course of a year so am happy to buy in bulk.
by bones
Fri Apr 24, 2009 12:47 pm
Forum: Decking
Topic: joist supports
Replies: 2
Views: 4959

3 metres using 4x2 timber joists
by bones
Fri Apr 24, 2009 12:46 pm
Forum: Concreting, Drives, Paths and Patios Forum
Topic: Polymeric/Joint sand
Replies: 3
Views: 9162

so as a substitute for this.......? sharp sand? or closer jointing?
by bones
Wed Apr 22, 2009 8:00 am
Forum: Decking
Topic: joist supports
Replies: 2
Views: 4959

joist supports

Hopefully a very quick question and answer.....

I know that the joists for a decking structure should be set approx 0.5m apart however at what intervals along the joist should it be supported by posts?

Many thanks
by bones
Tue Apr 21, 2009 8:05 pm
Forum: Concreting, Drives, Paths and Patios Forum
Topic: Polymeric/Joint sand
Replies: 3
Views: 9162

Polymeric/Joint sand

Where abouts can i get this and how much is it?

Laying a set of decorative flags around the perimeter of my lawn onto a sharp sand base and have been advised to use this polymeric sand between the flags...

Any help greatfully received....
by bones
Tue Apr 21, 2009 7:59 pm
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: Roof to wall sealing
Replies: 1
Views: 5525

Roof to wall sealing

Excuse the probably simple question but...... I'm erecting a lean too shed against an exterior brick wall of my property. Would have just bought a shed but the gap isn't wide enough. What should i be using for the roof of the structure and how do i best gain a water tight seal between that and the b...
by bones
Sat Jan 10, 2009 6:50 pm
Forum: Gardens and Gardening Forum
Topic: Levelling a lawn
Replies: 3
Views: 5649

Cheers mate - i'll give that a try......once the weather turns (!!!)
by bones
Tue Jan 06, 2009 7:51 am
Forum: Gardens and Gardening Forum
Topic: Levelling a lawn
Replies: 3
Views: 5649

Levelling a lawn

Advice please..... I'm tackling a lawn which is rather uneven, nothing to serious that would warrant starting again from afresh however would be gratfeul for some tips... Am i best to try and roll it and then seed it, or apply a levelling top soil direct to the truf and then roll it, or something el...
by bones
Fri Aug 22, 2008 8:26 am
Forum: Gardens and Gardening Forum
Topic: Top soil calculation
Replies: 0
Views: 4069

Top soil calculation

i'm about to returf a significant area of what is currently borders. There is a 2 inch drop from current turf level to current border level which will need to be levelled before i lay the new turf.......the area of borders in total is 60m2 Any ideas how i calculate how much top soil/sand i'll need t...
by bones
Wed Aug 13, 2008 1:05 pm
Forum: Gardens and Gardening Forum
Topic: new turf issue
Replies: 3
Views: 5228

:( i stand corrected.....

i was always told that if the existing lawn was full of weeds you'd be better off lifting it and starting again......i'll know better for the future
by bones
Wed Aug 13, 2008 1:01 pm
Forum: Gardens and Gardening Forum
Topic: weed killer
Replies: 2
Views: 4793

Cheers - advice gratefully received!!
by bones
Sun Aug 10, 2008 11:08 pm
Forum: Gardens and Gardening Forum
Topic: weed killer
Replies: 2
Views: 4793

weed killer

any ideas.... i need a weed killere that will kill off weeds that are growing around the base of shrubs/trees without killing off the actual shrub/tree. I need to do this on a large scale and have seen people with the large packs on their backs doing this......need to know what they use!! Any help w...
by bones
Fri Jul 25, 2008 11:40 am
Forum: Fencing Forum
Topic: How to stop gate from slams shut very loudly when it is left to close
Replies: 2
Views: 12580

i was thinking of that too but couldn't remember ever seeing any type of device that could be applied to a garden gate.....
by bones
Sat Jul 19, 2008 7:05 pm
Forum: Landscaping
Topic: Trade waste
Replies: 4
Views: 6164

Trade waste

Any landscapers got any tips on the best way of getting rid of trade waste????

Soil, tree and hedge cuttings, grass etc?!?!?
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