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    COMMUNAL GRASS AREA RENOVATION

    I often think of the expression.. "Wanna hear God laugh? Make some plans"Well, without exaggeration I estimate we've had a grand total of 2...
    Post by: shoestring gardener, Jun 13, 2023 in forum: Lawns
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    COMMUNAL GRASS AREA RENOVATION

    Day 20. I did add a small box of seeds more and 100 litres of compost to the worst areas approx 5 days ago. £17 I figured it's a small price to...
    Post by: shoestring gardener, Jun 3, 2023 in forum: Lawns
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    Repaired a broken pot and so happy with the result.

    Hopefully it doesn't. I spread silicone on the inside over the cracked areas. However, useful tip that I will remember. Thanks
    Post by: shoestring gardener, Jun 3, 2023 in forum: General Gardening Discussion
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    Repaired a broken pot and so happy with the result.

    Actually it's deep purple, (my favourite colour) just looks blue on here. It looks great purple also but I also like the colour presented in this...
    Post by: shoestring gardener, Jun 3, 2023 in forum: General Gardening Discussion
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    Repaired a broken pot and so happy with the result.

    Gorilla glue. The one that expands a bit. Then sanded off excess.
    Post by: shoestring gardener, Jun 2, 2023 in forum: General Gardening Discussion
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    Repaired a broken pot and so happy with the result.

    Thank you all. Really enjoyed doing it too.
    Post by: shoestring gardener, Jun 1, 2023 in forum: General Gardening Discussion
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    Repaired a broken pot and so happy with the result.

    Random 60 litre broken pot I glued back together, fillered, sanded and painted. Then whacked 2 ft blue spruce in it in a fabric pot and sprayed...
    Thread by: shoestring gardener, Jun 1, 2023, 11 replies, in forum: General Gardening Discussion
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    COMMUNAL GRASS AREA RENOVATION

    I've decided to sledge them into the ground. If they are alive they'll send new shoots and I'll deal with them as I need. If they are dead, they...
    Post by: shoestring gardener, May 30, 2023 in forum: Lawns
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    COMMUNAL GRASS AREA RENOVATION

    Another question. There are these shrub type woody stubs all over the place. I'm teased out over 100 but there may be another 100 in there approx....
    Post by: shoestring gardener, May 29, 2023 in forum: Lawns
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    COMMUNAL GRASS AREA RENOVATION

    What I lack in stamina I make up for with brains and ruthlessness. I'll build many sand castles and keep them at bay by hosing them down with...
    Post by: shoestring gardener, May 29, 2023 in forum: Lawns
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    COMMUNAL GRASS AREA RENOVATION

    That is a very good point.. Been running around on dirt the last month and they didn't care haha
    Post by: shoestring gardener, May 29, 2023 in forum: Lawns
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    COMMUNAL GRASS AREA RENOVATION

    Taken on board.. but..Weather last 2 weeks has already been sub optimal. (pretty hot and almost zero rain) for all we know we could get a mild...
    Post by: shoestring gardener, May 29, 2023 in forum: Lawns
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    COMMUNAL GRASS AREA RENOVATION

    [ATTACH] Here is where I'm at at the moment. Day 15. Obviously a fair emount of seeds got washed away or didn't germinate in the middle due to the...
    Post by: shoestring gardener, May 29, 2023 in forum: Lawns
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    COMMUNAL GRASS AREA RENOVATION

    Thank you all for the excellent feedback.
    Post by: shoestring gardener, May 26, 2023 in forum: Lawns
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    COMMUNAL GRASS AREA RENOVATION

    Should I use Miracle grow weed and feed to give it a boost and kill newly growing weeds?
    Post by: shoestring gardener, May 25, 2023 in forum: Lawns
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    COMMUNAL GRASS AREA RENOVATION

    [ATTACH]Day 9
    Post by: shoestring gardener, May 24, 2023 in forum: Lawns
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    COMMUNAL GRASS AREA RENOVATION

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    Post by: shoestring gardener, May 23, 2023 in forum: Lawns
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    COMMUNAL GRASS AREA RENOVATION

    Update. Day 8 after seeding. Top dressed with a bit of sand and grass cuttings. Little bit of compost here and there to fill the odd dip or hole....
    Post by: shoestring gardener, May 23, 2023 in forum: Lawns
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    COMMUNAL GRASS AREA RENOVATION

    Quick one. I have low pressure from an indoor tap so I have to keep moving this sprinkler around to get coverage.I'm thinking of buying a 2500...
    Post by: shoestring gardener, May 21, 2023 in forum: Lawns
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    COMMUNAL GRASS AREA RENOVATION

    Updates...The question is; is one stubborn crow enough to eat all the seed before they germinate??[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
    Post by: shoestring gardener, May 14, 2023 in forum: Lawns
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