What are we doing in the garden 2024

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  1. pete

    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    Did the price include materials @wiseowl.

    You just dont know what kind of job they will do, lots out there claiming to be gardeners but you really need someone who had used them before.

    If I get anymore "tree experts" knocking on my door wanting to cut down my laburnum out the front I'll probably find a new use for my own chainsaw.:roflol:
     
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    • wiseowl

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      Hi @pete yes they quoted turf (22 square meters)£155 two bags of topsoil £180 they all said labour was £200 each a day that was two people,I think it was the steps up to the house that put them off:heehee:


      I know just the man for that job:heehee::heehee::heehee:

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      • lolimac

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        It's only a pity I don't live nearer @wiseowl I'd have given you a hand:thumbsup:
         
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        • pete

          pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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          Are you sure you would be able to manage the steps.:roflol:
           
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            Cheeky sod:heehee:
             
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              Good evening @lolimac my dear friend I know you would and its very much appreciated:smile:


              Not to worry Loli I would gladly carry you up the steps ;)
               
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                What a Gentleman you are Woo. :imphrt:

                Take note pete.:whistle:
                 
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                  I would of quite happily supervised :popcorn:
                   
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                    The ignore list is a blunt instrument and any babies disappear with the bath water.
                     
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                      Anyway onto more relevant topics, at the weekend I finally decided what to do with the large space where the old greenhouse was.
                      Have ordered the relevant item and will need at least one dumpy bag of granite chippings to level things off.
                       
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                        Hmmmm:scratch: Shrouded in mystery @NigelJ
                        .....will there be a great reveal at some point ?
                         
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                          Nothing much today it's too cold and I've had other things on my mind.
                           
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                            I've hardly been out on the balcony for several days, what with a cold wind & rain showers, it hasn't been conductive to spending time outside. :sad: I've been out most days for 5-10 mins to do so some watering or take photos.
                             
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                              Finally the whole front of the house, bed area all cleaned out of leaves. And staked up some shrubs that want to lean for sun. Still need other bed areas. Another day.
                               
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                                Not sure at the moment.
                                 
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