Garden Patio Slabs

Discussion in 'Gardening Discussions' started by rosietutu, Jan 9, 2007.

  1. rosietutu

    rosietutu Gardener

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    Has any one got any advice on how to clean up the gaps in between the slabs which were laid properly on lotsa sand but now have a growth of algae... other than sitting on a little stool with a knife and scratching it all out! and probably the dry mix as well, Please nothing to energetic as next week we hit the 76 mark....
     
  2. Paladin

    Paladin Gardening...A work of Heart

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    Hi rosietu..I paint a little 'Evo Stone Seal'over the slabs and edges.It keeps the stuff away very well and makes things safer under foot for the kiddies we Mind as they dash about!
     
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    Hi, Rosietu! Nice to see you again , and happy birthday for next week! :D

    There is a longer handled version of that patio knife availlable, if you prefer that.... it's a little less awkward to use.

    http://www.ferndale-lodge.co.uk/pd_567018.htm
     
  4. Dave_In_His_Garden

    Dave_In_His_Garden Gardener

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    Hi Rosietu - it's not the cleanest, but if you have a lot of loose stuff a pressure washer would blast it out. Unfortunately it blasts it from one place to somewhere else, but doesn't involve as much bending! :D
     
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