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  1. RobB

    Raised bed problem

    Thanks NigelJ and JWK. Grass cuttings I can get when I cut the grass, good idea. The rain overnight, despite forecasts was quite light so still not wet but more to come later. Plenty of soil on a...
    Thanks NigelJ and JWK. Grass cuttings I can get when I cut the grass, good idea. The rain overnight, despite forecasts was quite light so still not wet but more to come later. Plenty of soil on a bank at the side of the garden so when the crops are gone I'll get digging. I did think of washing...
    Thanks NigelJ and JWK. Grass cuttings I can get when I cut the grass, good idea. The rain overnight, despite forecasts was quite light so still not wet but more to come later. Plenty of soil on a bank at the side of the garden so when the crops...
    Thanks NigelJ and JWK. Grass cuttings I can get when I cut the grass, good idea. The rain overnight, despite forecasts was quite light so still not wet but more to come later. Plenty of soil on a...
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  2. Eden1

    2nd Hand Greenhouse

    Not that size, but i have just built a new timber frame to fit an old plastic greenhouse cover that I had - the old metal & plastic frame broke when i tried to dismantle it when we moved last...
    Not that size, but i have just built a new timber frame to fit an old plastic greenhouse cover that I had - the old metal & plastic frame broke when i tried to dismantle it when we moved last year. I'll try and get a photo to add on here.
    Not that size, but i have just built a new timber frame to fit an old plastic greenhouse cover that I had - the old metal & plastic frame broke when i tried to dismantle it when we moved last year. I'll try and get a photo to add on here.
    Not that size, but i have just built a new timber frame to fit an old plastic greenhouse cover that I had - the old metal & plastic frame broke when i tried to dismantle it when we moved last...
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  3. mazambo

    Inexpensive edging

    That's something I didn't think about, 4" plus mortar bed is a good height so maybe cut them in half and soldier them, extra work I know but then I can get that curve.
    That's something I didn't think about, 4" plus mortar bed is a good height so maybe cut them in half and soldier them, extra work I know but then I can get that curve.
    That's something I didn't think about, 4" plus mortar bed is a good height so maybe cut them in half and soldier them, extra work I know but then I can get that curve.
    That's something I didn't think about, 4" plus mortar bed is a good height so maybe cut them in half and soldier them, extra work I know but then I can get that curve.
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  4. mazambo

    Cement mixer breaking up soil

    Hi everyone, I'm just wondering if I throw my soil that has gravel in it into a cement mixer will it make the soil a bit finer and easier to riddle? Doing it by hand I'm getting dry clumps of soil...
    Hi everyone, I'm just wondering if I throw my soil that has gravel in it into a cement mixer will it make the soil a bit finer and easier to riddle? Doing it by hand I'm getting dry clumps of soil a bit bigger than the gravel making it harder to sort.
    Hi everyone, I'm just wondering if I throw my soil that has gravel in it into a cement mixer will it make the soil a bit finer and easier to riddle? Doing it by hand I'm getting dry clumps of soil a bit bigger than the gravel making it harder to...
    Hi everyone, I'm just wondering if I throw my soil that has gravel in it into a cement mixer will it make the soil a bit finer and easier to riddle? Doing it by hand I'm getting dry clumps of soil...
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  5. Lauren1234567890

    Blue fence not dark enough!

    Ronseal Fence Life Plus - Midnight Blue 5L From the Homebase site pic there, it looks like you've got exactly what they say you're going to get. I wouldn't call it midnight blue either, but the...
    Ronseal Fence Life Plus - Midnight Blue 5L From the Homebase site pic there, it looks like you've got exactly what they say you're going to get. I wouldn't call it midnight blue either, but the colour in the picture is exactly the kind of dark teal you describe.I'm a fan of Cuprinol Garden...
    Ronseal Fence Life Plus - Midnight Blue 5L From the Homebase site pic there, it looks like you've got exactly what they say you're going to get. I wouldn't call it midnight blue either, but the colour in the picture is exactly the kind of dark...
    Ronseal Fence Life Plus - Midnight Blue 5L From the Homebase site pic there, it looks like you've got exactly what they say you're going to get. I wouldn't call it midnight blue either, but the...
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  6. Greg50

    Proposed greenhouse location

    Thank you for your welcome and advice, definitely food for thought.
    Thank you for your welcome and advice, definitely food for thought.
    Thank you for your welcome and advice, definitely food for thought.
    Thank you for your welcome and advice, definitely food for thought.
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  7. rustyroots

    Mini garden project.

    Goodness @rustyroots it's looking great! What a transformation!
    Goodness @rustyroots it's looking great! What a transformation!
    Goodness @rustyroots it's looking great! What a transformation!
    Goodness @rustyroots it's looking great! What a transformation!
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  8. Sheal

    Septic tank soakaway

    Tanks are not illegal, they just have to be up to all the new reg's if you put new a new one in and old one's have to be maintained
    Tanks are not illegal, they just have to be up to all the new reg's if you put new a new one in and old one's have to be maintained
    Tanks are not illegal, they just have to be up to all the new reg's if you put new a new one in and old one's have to be maintained
    Tanks are not illegal, they just have to be up to all the new reg's if you put new a new one in and old one's have to be maintained
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  9. sharon j

    Best paint for terracotta plant pots

    I used acrylic paint on some terracotta pots, but because they are porous I gave them an initial coat with watered down pva glue.
    I used acrylic paint on some terracotta pots, but because they are porous I gave them an initial coat with watered down pva glue.
    I used acrylic paint on some terracotta pots, but because they are porous I gave them an initial coat with watered down pva glue.
    I used acrylic paint on some terracotta pots, but because they are porous I gave them an initial coat with watered down pva glue.
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  10. clanless
    Friendly x 4

    MASSIVE administrative cock up

    Look what just arrived - early burfdae prese - chuffed to bits :dbgrtmb:
    Look what just arrived - early burfdae prese - chuffed to bits :dbgrtmb:
    Look what just arrived - early burfdae prese - chuffed to bits :dbgrtmb:
    Look what just arrived - early burfdae prese - chuffed to bits :dbgrtmb:
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  11. Philipo51617

    Design help - Sleepers or Not? Also any gardening design apps?

    If you're wanting more definite edges on an area, what you probably want is gravel boards instead. Similar idea, but thinner wood and a *lot* cheaper. Personally I prefer the edge of the turf...
    If you're wanting more definite edges on an area, what you probably want is gravel boards instead. Similar idea, but thinner wood and a *lot* cheaper. Personally I prefer the edge of the turf as-is, but I've seen enough people who use gravel boards. You can also get plastic edging, usually...
    If you're wanting more definite edges on an area, what you probably want is gravel boards instead. Similar idea, but thinner wood and a *lot* cheaper. Personally I prefer the edge of the turf as-is, but I've seen enough people who use gravel...
    If you're wanting more definite edges on an area, what you probably want is gravel boards instead. Similar idea, but thinner wood and a *lot* cheaper. Personally I prefer the edge of the turf...
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  12. Chaz

    Question about my new shed

    Will take pics/measurements asap I am the diy er in my household lol
    Will take pics/measurements asap I am the diy er in my household lol
    Will take pics/measurements asap I am the diy er in my household lol
    Will take pics/measurements asap I am the diy er in my household lol
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  13. bigbore
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    My little haven

    @bigbore's garden adventures continue in a new thread - My Little Haven Part 2This thread is now closed
    @bigbore's garden adventures continue in a new thread - My Little Haven Part 2This thread is now closed
    @bigbore's garden adventures continue in a new thread - My Little Haven Part 2This thread is now closed
    @bigbore's garden adventures continue in a new thread - My Little Haven Part 2This thread is now closed
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  14. Infallible

    Convert concrete area to flower bed

    Is the soil is constantly wet I would go for plants that enjoy those conditions.
    Is the soil is constantly wet I would go for plants that enjoy those conditions.
    Is the soil is constantly wet I would go for plants that enjoy those conditions.
    Is the soil is constantly wet I would go for plants that enjoy those conditions.
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  15. Temmy

    Painting fence - do I need to prime first?

    Looking good!You're lucky to have concrete spur posts - most fencers don't put them on unless you pay extra. Posts always rot off at ground level, but if you've got concrete spur posts then that...
    Looking good!You're lucky to have concrete spur posts - most fencers don't put them on unless you pay extra. Posts always rot off at ground level, but if you've got concrete spur posts then that doesn't stop the post being held in place. And when a post does need replacing, you can just bolt...
    Looking good!You're lucky to have concrete spur posts - most fencers don't put them on unless you pay extra. Posts always rot off at ground level, but if you've got concrete spur posts then that doesn't stop the post being held in place. And...
    Looking good!You're lucky to have concrete spur posts - most fencers don't put them on unless you pay extra. Posts always rot off at ground level, but if you've got concrete spur posts then that...
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  16. rustyroots

    New project - Crop protection.

    No issues really, I used them for a few years then made a big brassica frame and gave the tunnels away to a plot neighbour. Lifting them up at the end like this worked okay, but it would have been...
    No issues really, I used them for a few years then made a big brassica frame and gave the tunnels away to a plot neighbour. Lifting them up at the end like this worked okay, but it would have been better leaving space on one side to roll the frame over. Space to me though needs plantsI made...
    No issues really, I used them for a few years then made a big brassica frame and gave the tunnels away to a plot neighbour. Lifting them up at the end like this worked okay, but it would have been better leaving space on one side to roll the...
    No issues really, I used them for a few years then made a big brassica frame and gave the tunnels away to a plot neighbour. Lifting them up at the end like this worked okay, but it would have been...
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  17. MrsRake

    Replacing 'sad' lawn with play area

    Probably :)I'd kill whatever is there with weedkiller first - to reduce the amount of "stuff" underneath the membrane that wants to "have a go" ... but other than that the only other problem is...
    Probably :)I'd kill whatever is there with weedkiller first - to reduce the amount of "stuff" underneath the membrane that wants to "have a go" ... but other than that the only other problem is that Bark (or even Gravel) over weed membrane provides some anchor for weed seedlings. But they are...
    Probably :)I'd kill whatever is there with weedkiller first - to reduce the amount of "stuff" underneath the membrane that wants to "have a go" ... but other than that the only other problem is that Bark (or even Gravel) over weed membrane...
    Probably :)I'd kill whatever is there with weedkiller first - to reduce the amount of "stuff" underneath the membrane that wants to "have a go" ... but other than that the only other problem is...
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  18. Arob91
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  19. GardeningFin

    Mini meadow planting help

    Thanks, I think I've got a challenge on my hands. I have to clear lots of grass, weeds first and then sow these seeds and hope for the best :yawn: :spinning:Thanks for you feedback - I've bought the seeds so...
    Thanks, I think I've got a challenge on my hands. I have to clear lots of grass, weeds first and then sow these seeds and hope for the best :yawn: :spinning:Thanks for you feedback - I've bought the seeds so I'll give it a goAll the best
    Thanks, I think I've got a challenge on my hands. I have to clear lots of grass, weeds first and then sow these seeds and hope for the best :yawn: :spinning:Thanks for you feedback - I've bought the seeds so I'll give it a goAll the best
    Thanks, I think I've got a challenge on my hands. I have to clear lots of grass, weeds first and then sow these seeds and hope for the best :yawn: :spinning:Thanks for you feedback - I've bought the seeds so...
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  20. Dave Pearce

    Sleeper planter advice needed

    Kristen, that's my reason for planning to put in some decent footings. Lap joints at the corners should also tend to hold everything together, I hope, so the structure generally keeps itself...
    Kristen, that's my reason for planning to put in some decent footings. Lap joints at the corners should also tend to hold everything together, I hope, so the structure generally keeps itself together. We'll see whether it follows the theory! :)
    Kristen, that's my reason for planning to put in some decent footings. Lap joints at the corners should also tend to hold everything together, I hope, so the structure generally keeps itself together. We'll see whether it follows the theory! :)
    Kristen, that's my reason for planning to put in some decent footings. Lap joints at the corners should also tend to hold everything together, I hope, so the structure generally keeps itself...
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