Garden Projects and DIY

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

I’ve done the same kind of thing in the front of mine but used half log to fill part way I just used rubble and anything I could find and then 18” of soil and manure mixed and everything grows really well in them word of caution though on the front fence I made 8” deep planters and find the dry...

Some really interesting suggestions, thank you.

It never moves @Under The Flower Pot...it's very solid i can assure you

On the subject of installing posts and concrete leach - I'm installing some posts in the front garden for a picket fence.Just this morning concreted 3 in place.I notice that there is now such a thing as post fix foam - this magic concoction is placed in the hole around the post - it expands...

Yes that was the main concern on buying any IBC tank, they all generally need a good clean out, even if they just had cooking oil in... The company I bought it from is actually a HGV tanker steam cleaning company, I phoned them to enquire how much it would cost to clean one I'd seen online and...

Nice sized garden. If it were ours, my wife would want me to build a little shed so she could have a couple of alpaccas.Being serious, if you intend to stay there for some time. Make a long term plan and tackle bits of it as and when you have the time and money. Start with the bit nearest the...

I bought some from a local garden centre a few years ago and also had the good fortune to find two pieces washed up on beach after a big winter storm. Mine are more of 'planks ' than squares but they do look like wood and now they've weathered a little they look even better.

Hi HarryS, Don't apologise just added it for anyone considering doing decking and it would help give them a rough idea