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JWK's Garden Destruction

Discussion in 'Garden Projects and DIY' started by JWK, Jul 15, 2008.

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  1. JWK

    JWK Gardener Staff Member

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    Thanks for that. I've still got to render the blockwork on my veg patch retaining wall:
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    so I might use that mesh idea.
     
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      That must have been subliminal, I remember you showing me now:dbgrtmb:
       
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      :D :)
       
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      Looks good, did you do the blockwork yourself?

      You can get the mesh from B&Q, and I'd say the best way to stick it on is with clout nails, and then do your scratchcoat over it & It should last for years! Be careful when you cut it, though, as it's like a razorblade!
       
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        Yes I built that and the flint panels which I am quite proud of. Lifting those blocks up onto a mortar bed is one of the most difficult things I've ever tried, ended up making step ups out of spare blocks to make a reasonble working height - the wall is about 5 foot high.
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          Looks really good! Don't think I'd have the patience to build it, though.

          It'll look even nicer when it's finished, no doubt.
           
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          We used the mesh on the back wall of our summerhouse before rendering it (as it faces the neighbour's garden we rendered and painted it to match his house because he would be able to see it all the time) and it still looks as good as new after 4 years. :thumbsup:

          John, I don't think you looked round the back of it when you were here so I've just found and am adding some photos of the progress of it.

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            Thanks shiney. No I didn't look around the back when I came for the open day. It looks good, right you've both convinced me that mesh is the way to go :thumbsup:
             
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            Make sure you get galvanized or stainless, there is a ferous one about thats only for internal use, that'll rust & blow the render.
             
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              That's a tough one to swallow :heehee:
               
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                I've finished planting around the new patio, got the water feature running and now it's just a few tidying up jobs left:
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                  Looks wonderful!!!
                   
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                    The garden looks stunning John. You've worked hard on it and you must be proud of what you've achieved. :dbgrtmb:
                     
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                      Looks great! It must feel great to be finally finished. Worth all that hard work :) Now you can really enjoy!
                       
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                        That is absolutely brilliant, John!

                        You should enter it for a show or a competition or something.

                        Really, really superb. Well done.
                         
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