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  1. rustyroots

    Soak away.

    If the gardens fall is to the rear of the run, then I would just place your water butt where you want it , but fit a large diameter overflow pipe and lay a pipe down towards the rear of the garden...
    If the gardens fall is to the rear of the run, then I would just place your water butt where you want it , but fit a large diameter overflow pipe and lay a pipe down towards the rear of the garden so it floods down there rather than into your run.
    If the gardens fall is to the rear of the run, then I would just place your water butt where you want it , but fit a large diameter overflow pipe and lay a pipe down towards the rear of the garden so it floods down there rather than into your run.
    If the gardens fall is to the rear of the run, then I would just place your water butt where you want it , but fit a large diameter overflow pipe and lay a pipe down towards the rear of the garden...
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  2. Ned
    Like x 3

    A lick of paint..

    Morning Mr Woo, I did consider a mural (or Muriel as Hilda Ogden would have said) but I think the parthenocissus will take over fairly well, and some of the other planting is quite tall. There...
    Morning Mr Woo, I did consider a mural (or Muriel as Hilda Ogden would have said) but I think the parthenocissus will take over fairly well, and some of the other planting is quite tall. There is a Miscanthus zebrina there, and a very rampant rambling rose growing over the archway, as well as...
    Morning Mr Woo, I did consider a mural (or Muriel as Hilda Ogden would have said) but I think the parthenocissus will take over fairly well, and some of the other planting is quite tall. There is a Miscanthus zebrina there, and a very rampant...
    Morning Mr Woo, I did consider a mural (or Muriel as Hilda Ogden would have said) but I think the parthenocissus will take over fairly well, and some of the other planting is quite tall. There...
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  3. FloraPie

    Vertical Gardening

    I use 2 vertical towers to grow 70 plants in a 6ft x 3ft area. I`ve also used hanging shoe racks filled with compost attached to the fence. I wouldnt recommend those unless you automate the...
    I use 2 vertical towers to grow 70 plants in a 6ft x 3ft area. I`ve also used hanging shoe racks filled with compost attached to the fence. I wouldnt recommend those unless you automate the watering cos they dry out pretty fast ;)
    I use 2 vertical towers to grow 70 plants in a 6ft x 3ft area. I`ve also used hanging shoe racks filled with compost attached to the fence. I wouldnt recommend those unless you automate the watering cos they dry out pretty fast ;)
    I use 2 vertical towers to grow 70 plants in a 6ft x 3ft area. I`ve also used hanging shoe racks filled with compost attached to the fence. I wouldnt recommend those unless you automate the...
    20170408_133058.jpg FB_IMG_1490437571024.jpg aeroponic towers.jpg
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  4. jay22

    Wooden pallets

    Pallet wood window boxes:These were built about a year ago from heavy duty pallets discarded by ToppsTiles. No heavy duty brackets appeared over the past year so I am re-purposing...
    Pallet wood window boxes:These were built about a year ago from heavy duty pallets discarded by ToppsTiles. No heavy duty brackets appeared over the past year so I am re-purposing them.They are internally reinforced with metal plates at the butt joints. The cheapest option is to use the...
    Pallet wood window boxes:These were built about a year ago from heavy duty pallets discarded by ToppsTiles. No heavy duty brackets appeared over the past year so I am re-purposing them.They are internally reinforced with metal plates at...
    Pallet wood window boxes:These were built about a year ago from heavy duty pallets discarded by ToppsTiles. No heavy duty brackets appeared over the past year so I am re-purposing...
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  5. Ian Taylor
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  6. luciusmaximus

    2017 project

    @luciusmaximus That's what hubbies are for :thumbsup: :snorky:
    @luciusmaximus That's what hubbies are for :thumbsup: :snorky:
    @luciusmaximus That's what hubbies are for :thumbsup: :snorky:
    @luciusmaximus That's what hubbies are for :thumbsup: :snorky:
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  7. Wobblycogs

    I need some ideas.

    Phew! Well I did ask! :snork:Thank you John.Wobbly :blue thumb:
    Phew! Well I did ask! :snork:Thank you John.Wobbly :blue thumb:
    Phew! Well I did ask! :snork:Thank you John.Wobbly :blue thumb:
    Phew! Well I did ask! :snork:Thank you John.Wobbly :blue thumb:
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  8. Keith Thomas

    Looking for ideas and suggestions

    Another idea would be to create different "room" in your garden, this hedged area would be perfect to make a "secret garden"..! I only have a small cottage garden and as it is enclosed that is...
    Another idea would be to create different "room" in your garden, this hedged area would be perfect to make a "secret garden"..! I only have a small cottage garden and as it is enclosed that is what I am doing this year, but there are some lovely ideas hear.. Secret Gardens: Creating Your Private...
    Another idea would be to create different "room" in your garden, this hedged area would be perfect to make a "secret garden"..! I only have a small cottage garden and as it is enclosed that is what I am doing this year, but there are some lovely...
    Another idea would be to create different "room" in your garden, this hedged area would be perfect to make a "secret garden"..! I only have a small cottage garden and as it is enclosed that is...
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  9. rqy99g

    Thoughts on what I could do please!?

    Pricing. I pay €18 for a tray of 18, 9cm pots of Helianthums and €24 for a tray of 24, 9cm pots of winter flowering Heathers. I'm sure if you search around, you could beat those prices. Go for 9cm...
    Pricing. I pay €18 for a tray of 18, 9cm pots of Helianthums and €24 for a tray of 24, 9cm pots of winter flowering Heathers. I'm sure if you search around, you could beat those prices. Go for 9cm pots, plug sizes are TOO small with these plants.Both these plants are marvellous at suppressing...
    Pricing. I pay €18 for a tray of 18, 9cm pots of Helianthums and €24 for a tray of 24, 9cm pots of winter flowering Heathers. I'm sure if you search around, you could beat those prices. Go for 9cm pots, plug sizes are TOO small with these...
    Pricing. I pay €18 for a tray of 18, 9cm pots of Helianthums and €24 for a tray of 24, 9cm pots of winter flowering Heathers. I'm sure if you search around, you could beat those prices. Go for 9cm...
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  10. Bilbo675
    Like x 6

    Large Tree Planter

    Nice one Bilob :thumbsup:A Bonsai would be good :) You could do quite a big one to match the scale of the planter.
    Nice one Bilob :thumbsup:A Bonsai would be good :) You could do quite a big one to match the scale of the planter.
    Nice one Bilob :thumbsup:A Bonsai would be good :) You could do quite a big one to match the scale of the planter.
    Nice one Bilob :thumbsup:A Bonsai would be good :) You could do quite a big one to match the scale of the planter.
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  11. Ariadae

    Did anyone see Monty last night?

    There he was chipping away with hammer and chisel and no safety specs or goggles, silly boy.
    There he was chipping away with hammer and chisel and no safety specs or goggles, silly boy.
    There he was chipping away with hammer and chisel and no safety specs or goggles, silly boy.
    There he was chipping away with hammer and chisel and no safety specs or goggles, silly boy.
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  12. David E Peacock
    Like x 9

    Bench from an old log!

    I actually prefer Davids seat to the ones I posted photos of for two main reasons. First, it is repeatable. Second, there is a sense of humour in its design.
    I actually prefer Davids seat to the ones I posted photos of for two main reasons. First, it is repeatable. Second, there is a sense of humour in its design.
    I actually prefer Davids seat to the ones I posted photos of for two main reasons. First, it is repeatable. Second, there is a sense of humour in its design.
    I actually prefer Davids seat to the ones I posted photos of for two main reasons. First, it is repeatable. Second, there is a sense of humour in its design.
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  13. Michael Hewett
    Like x 7

    Perspex shelters

    You are very kind to your cacti. We get very wet weather here too but I put most of my cacti in a perspex shelter outside the back door. It's mostly dry in there, and I can see them when I wash...
    You are very kind to your cacti. We get very wet weather here too but I put most of my cacti in a perspex shelter outside the back door. It's mostly dry in there, and I can see them when I wash the dishes.:dbgrtmb: I've never grown Achimenes. They are pretty. Maybe I'll try them next year
    You are very kind to your cacti. We get very wet weather here too but I put most of my cacti in a perspex shelter outside the back door. It's mostly dry in there, and I can see them when I wash the dishes.:dbgrtmb: I've never grown Achimenes. They are...
    You are very kind to your cacti. We get very wet weather here too but I put most of my cacti in a perspex shelter outside the back door. It's mostly dry in there, and I can see them when I wash...
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  14. Ian Taylor

    Planting idea

    Sedums? Maybe a nice decorative grass?
    Sedums? Maybe a nice decorative grass?
    Sedums? Maybe a nice decorative grass?
    Sedums? Maybe a nice decorative grass?
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  15. bigbore

    Vertical gardening

    Thank you for putting the link up @Sheal :blue thumb:
    Thank you for putting the link up @Sheal :blue thumb:
    Thank you for putting the link up @Sheal :blue thumb:
    Thank you for putting the link up @Sheal :blue thumb:
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  16. Tracy_x

    Please recommend online supplier of fence

    Thanks very much, a fence man will come to give QUOTE on Wednesday, if it's not very expensive, he will do that
    Thanks very much, a fence man will come to give QUOTE on Wednesday, if it's not very expensive, he will do that
    Thanks very much, a fence man will come to give QUOTE on Wednesday, if it's not very expensive, he will do that
    Thanks very much, a fence man will come to give QUOTE on Wednesday, if it's not very expensive, he will do that
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  17. Sandy Ground
    Like x 5

    New project, lawn and border edging plates

    Thank for the tips Sandy! There's always that extra bit of satisfaction when something is completely done yourself. Hopefully one day I will have another garden to test this out on.Thank you @"M"
    Thank for the tips Sandy! There's always that extra bit of satisfaction when something is completely done yourself. Hopefully one day I will have another garden to test this out on.Thank you @"M"
    Thank for the tips Sandy! There's always that extra bit of satisfaction when something is completely done yourself. Hopefully one day I will have another garden to test this out on.Thank you @"M"
    Thank for the tips Sandy! There's always that extra bit of satisfaction when something is completely done yourself. Hopefully one day I will have another garden to test this out on.Thank you @"M"
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  18. Infallible

    Help with new build garden please :-)

    Sorry been on hols for a couple of weeks, but I can see you are doing very well anyway. I can't add much, maybe just raise the cutting height on your mower as shiney says and keep on watering.
    Sorry been on hols for a couple of weeks, but I can see you are doing very well anyway. I can't add much, maybe just raise the cutting height on your mower as shiney says and keep on watering.
    Sorry been on hols for a couple of weeks, but I can see you are doing very well anyway. I can't add much, maybe just raise the cutting height on your mower as shiney says and keep on watering.
    Sorry been on hols for a couple of weeks, but I can see you are doing very well anyway. I can't add much, maybe just raise the cutting height on your mower as shiney says and keep on watering.
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  19. Ian Taylor
    Like x 3

    My next project

    Very nice too; looking forward to seeing the ones you make :thumbsup:
    Very nice too; looking forward to seeing the ones you make :thumbsup:
    Very nice too; looking forward to seeing the ones you make :thumbsup:
    Very nice too; looking forward to seeing the ones you make :thumbsup:
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  20. nFrost
    Like x 7

    nFrost Garden Journal

    Thanks all. Sheal, after living with the problem for over two years now I've come to realise there's little I can do. It must be the ground water level rising with rainfall. One advantage is I...
    Thanks all. Sheal, after living with the problem for over two years now I've come to realise there's little I can do. It must be the ground water level rising with rainfall. One advantage is I never have to water the garden apart from the greenhouse and raised beds!
    Thanks all. Sheal, after living with the problem for over two years now I've come to realise there's little I can do. It must be the ground water level rising with rainfall. One advantage is I never have to water the garden apart from the...
    Thanks all. Sheal, after living with the problem for over two years now I've come to realise there's little I can do. It must be the ground water level rising with rainfall. One advantage is I...
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