Hi All,
I think it maybe interesting to some of you that are dealing with garden design/ construction and may worth to remember to the point needed, as I couldnot find it in many other places.
Large poles or canes of black bamboo…
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Does anyone no the max height for garden fence you can install without having to ask for planning permission for your garden?
Thanks
Dave…
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as some have said the pruning guide wants updating but i do beleave in putti…"
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Best machinery to remove bamboo 4'x3'
I've removed the growth of a border of bamboo and I'm now left with an area of ground thick with roots and as hard as concrete. I've had a couple of the lads on the team attack it with mattocks but to no avail. What do you suggest is the best…
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