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Log store

The first fine day at the weekend I can remember in a long time seemed like the perfect time to set to and create a log store. I try to run my garden on permaculture lines (I did a course on permaculture design a couple of years ago) so nothing is wa

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little treasures

I finally got into my own garden today, the sun was shining, birds singing, peace even with the A39 just behind neighbours house. Thought i would start to tidy messy corner as i am moving soon.  Next to my compost area i have an area left for wildlif
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Ultimate Driveways opens new business

well after lots of brain teasing and also lots of money and time needed for the venture, here it is.....

 

Lancashire Paving Centre Ltd

Five Acres

Dawbers Lane

Euxton Chorley

PR7 6EE

 

The doors have been flung open on our new under cover all weather display

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Day off today @ Mark Watson Gardens in Thame

Put in mega shifts Monday through to Thursday, even foregoing football on Monday evening to make sure I was "fresh" for the week. Laurel hedges, Wisteria,shifting garden waste, edging borders. 

Can't wait for next week-finishing off a  big garden reno

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Jackson's Landscape Design - A great company

Kerry and his team arrived at our Nursery in Dorset this week to install an example of his beautiful Rammed Earth structures.

 

Although we are a Nursery, so within the Trade, Kerry and his team treated our site with the upmost respect.  They were clea

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Etesia Announce New Sales Appointment

Etesia UK have announced the appointment of Phillip Gibson as Southern Area Sales Manager covering South Wales, the South East and the South West areas with immediate effect.

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Favoured by many of the UK’s top councils as well as landscapers and ground

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A beautiful day down south with a rather large laurel hedge in Chinnor well and truly tamed, and a beautiful wisteria in Thame pruned-should be a fine sight in May.

 

Seemed like the first day of spring with the sun out and the birds singing.Snowdrops

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18v bhp453rfe combi drill 2 3.o ah batts charger and case at 259.00 + vat

all other makita li ion items are at great prices

 

also

 

decking screws

 

4mm x 50mm       14.50 per 1000

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Honey Badger replied to William Frost's discussion Paving pushing up because of the hot and super dry weather
"You got membrane under the hardcore? 
I wouldn't put any less than 150mm to 200mm hardcore under on clay.
I've heard this is a problem this year. I haven't seen any effect sofar.
I've only done one patio with a step this year the sucker hasn't…"
5 hours ago
Richard Matthews replied to William Frost's discussion Paving pushing up because of the hot and super dry weather
"I think a few guys have experienced this, possibly ground heave. I've had a Patio I laid 6 years ago do a similar thing. It's a difficult one, because if you followed all the correct guidelines for your install, what do you do?
After an incredibly…"
5 hours ago
William Frost posted a discussion
I would love to hear if anyone has had an experience of paving being pushed up because of the hot and dry weather this summer. We have had a number of patios where this has become a problem (a couple we laid ourselves and quite a few more where…
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Jon Chandler replied to Jon Chandler's discussion Growth/Shoots in lawn
"Thanks all for your help and advice.
Great to have the expertise on here as a guide and backup. 🙏"
Monday
Adam Woods replied to Jon Chandler's discussion Growth/Shoots in lawn
"Others have ID ed it.
I chop them off at ground level with secutears then spray a drop or two of Praxys on the wound... if it doesnt killt he first time, it will the 2nd or 3rd"
Monday
Fusion Media posted a blog post
At the Portugal Invitational, Kress showed turf professionals that unmanned mowing has moved from emerging concept to practical course-management solutionChampionship golf leaves no room for compromise. That's precisely why Kress chose the inaugural…
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Neil Darby replied to Jon Chandler's discussion Growth/Shoots in lawn
"If it has thorns it is likely to be a Robinia. I have a client who has a couple of trees 10 or so Metres away & this year they have been popping up all over the lawn. A nightmare tree for anybody who climbs!!!
I have a Gleditsia myself, (my…"
Aug 22
Paul Elby replied to Jon Chandler's discussion Growth/Shoots in lawn
"As others have said it is a Gleditsia (honey locust), grows very easily from blown in seeds and suckers. Grows fast in hot dry conditions."
Aug 22
Graham Taylor replied to Jon Chandler's discussion Growth/Shoots in lawn
"There will probably be a tree nearby with the same foliage sending out suckers into your lawn.  You could try spraying them with tryclopyr (SBK brushwood killer will do)  ............. tricky as you don't want to risk damaging the tree they are…"
Aug 21
Kieran Ray replied to Jon Chandler's discussion Growth/Shoots in lawn
"It could definitly be a honey locust sucker but it is more likely to be a Robinina sucker, they can send them up when stressed and ffresh growth can have a purple tinge. "
Aug 18
David Benson replied to Jon Chandler's discussion Growth/Shoots in lawn
"eucalyptus tree suckers i have seen them 60-70 yards from the tree "
Aug 18
John F replied to Jon Chandler's discussion Growth/Shoots in lawn
"Is it growing off a long sucker from a tree in a nearby garden like sumac trees send out ?"
Aug 18
Dave Colton replied to Jon Chandler's discussion Growth/Shoots in lawn
"Looks very much like a locus tree, young ones do also develop spikes."
Aug 18
Fusion Media posted a blog post
For Guy Woodward, Head Groundsman at Warwick Racecourse, maintaining a safe and consistent racing surface is a year-round challenge. From heavy winter rainfall to prolonged dry spells, the demands placed on a jumps track require products that can be…
Aug 18
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Growth/Shoots in lawn

Hi All, In a cleints garden, I'm having a real problem with these shoots that are coming up in the lawn.I'm digging them out as I go, they are on long roots. they have an oval shape leaf and develop nasty thorns. See pics.Can anyone help identify…

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