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"It is a Rhodi showing signs of Chlorosis ( iron deficency ) its yellowing between the veins of the leaf . Apply a ericeaous feed and a mulch of ericeacous compost and ideally water with rain water .
You don't need to trim rhodi but if needs must…"
You don't need to trim rhodi but if needs must…"
"What are the advantages of the pickup? I would always be concerned about where it was parked for things being stolen. Can't you just get a smaller van with a decent passenger seat for the missus? "
"I think it's a Rhoder mate, I probably did hit that with a. Hedge trimmer :( "
"Hi Vic
Am I able to contact you for a chat sometime ?
many thanks .
kieron"
Am I able to contact you for a chat sometime ?
many thanks .
kieron"
"Hi all many thanks for your feed back. Unfortunately the one was after is now sold. So I'll be placing a order for a new one "
"doesn't look too bad to me... can't tell what it is... bay tree? eleagnus? rhododendron? been pruned a while ago,with a hedge trimmer?"
"Thankyou I'll pass that on "
"Security is not a problem –
Someone once tried to break into the canopy on the previous Hilux. They applied so much force that they snapped the handle off. They did not get in though. It remained locked."
Someone once tried to break into the canopy on the previous Hilux. They applied so much force that they snapped the handle off. They did not get in though. It remained locked."
"plant species of foreign origin struggling with our climate, leaf miners + nutrient deficiencies ?"
"Personally, I always recommend Yew. Virtually indestructable and it makes a wonderfully tight hedge that is easy to shape and can be cut virtually all the way down should that ever be necessary. I understand your point about cost but have always…"
"We are all different but, other than the advantages of being able to use it as a car, I could not see myself working out of one. I occasionally work with another self employed guy that drives a pick up and he loves it but will readily admit, they…"
"Single cab toyota hilux pickup for me, it has a towbar but i have never needed a trailer (if I had ride on lawnmower jobs like Vic I would, obviously) Largest stihl battery pruner fits horizontally in the bed with just the end peeping out from the…"
Another shrub looking unhealthy
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Reply by Andrew . Perkins 4 hours ago
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Swapping van for a pickup ??
I have a Vauxhall Vivaro Sportive LWB 2018 . It's pristine ( yes I'm sad I hoover it out every night and give it a quick wash ) I've had it from new and am very pleased with it but with all my Stihl machinery being combo and half the size of my…
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Box alternatives
Following on from my thread on Box blight, looking at alternative replacement where we've removed . Dismissed Yew due to cost and growth rate, similarly Ilex Crenata , thoughtabout Lonicera Nitida Green variety not Baggesons Gold etc which need…
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