Garden Projects and DIY

All I would add is that really the shredded stuff should be rotted down first, I'd go for the old compost heap first. Bearing in mind organic matter has a habit of slowly disappearing, so whatever you use, if you add a lot, the bed will sink. Top soil is best in my view, and be careful to only...

Excellent thanks. Yes I’ll wait till winter then prune it a little, then try the scaffold idea to support it . There’s a Russian Vine growing through it so I’ll need to get rid of that at the same time, blimey does it grow!!

Gosh my brain actually worked! Thank you!

I'm letting the hypertufa trough weather properly for a month or two before I use it. I understand from some instructions I found, that depending on how they turn out, you can or should give the concrete pots a second layer of cement on the outside, and of course, if you intend to use them as...

Wow those flowers look awesome!

HI Martin, I have attached a photo, taken in the dark but you can see the small area im working with and it is shaded. Ignore the plant boxes and the bamboo - these need rearranged, bamboo isnt working - so will transplant into wider containers.I did post on another thread - thought my issue...

Welcome to the forum Stephen. I wouldn't worry about getting all the smaller root sections out. From what I can make out from the 'before' picture those shrubs are not the type to regrow from roots. Also I don't see any need to get new top soil in, unless it's to build up the level to match the...

Doghouse Riley, your garden is stunning.

Yes they do S, pity there wasn't a few more but there is enough to hold back the soil where it matters, i did find some identical at a reclamation yard but they was £3 each £30 one mtr run so i will stick with the ones i have.

Hi I have a bed that looks lovely in Spring with the following plants in it. Three pink bleeding hearts Two dwarf Lilacs One Rose Two Fushias (the only summer flower) Two Lupins(these will be removed as they don't like it) A couple of small spreading plants at the front. It gets full sun most...

Hi @CanadianLori the main thing is Barrettine preserver Railway Sleeper Treatments - Wood Finishes Direct

Thanks but it's not an option Tetters. My bedroom window is just above there and I live in a bungalow. I believe they cling too which will damage the stone covering on the walls. I may introduce a climber at some point to the left behind the Geranium but meanwhile will plant tall plants at the...

Your lawn are looks very good. I congratulate you.

I think it looks great you've done a cracking job well done

It doesn't want to be too thick for garden wood. You need the first coat to soak into the top layer of wood, otherwise it won't protect it. The challenge for the paint people is getting that consistency whilst also getting enough pigment to paint the wood. That's where a lot of the cheap stuff...

That is absolutely outstanding. Absolutely brilliant.

Looks great Sian a good job done .

I've got 2 of those folding tables each size 750 x 1800mm which are used for carbooting, seed sowing/potting up on, plus putting plants outside during the day or in my garage on chilly nights when it's getting a bit crammy in the greenhouse close to planting out time.

Not really an option to put it in the ground where it is wish I could. I’m gonna have to risk it where it is but will be giving it some serious protection

Thanks all.I’m going to do the lot in one, rather than having to do the other one in a few years.Rusty