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Clearing an neglected garden

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  • Gers
    Gers Posts: 12,010 Forumite
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    Membrane all done now.

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    I've been in and ordered the bark for next week - six big bags.

    :j
  • Davesnave
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    Slightly upset , as you're making more progress than I am just now!

    I hope the 'big bags' really are BIG.
  • Gers
    Gers Posts: 12,010 Forumite
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    Davesnave wrote: »
    Slightly upset , as you're making more progress than I am just now!

    I hope the 'big bags' really are BIG.


    Yes - 1 cubic metre each. Those huge bags! Don't be sad, get cracking!

    https://www.travisperkins.co.uk/Rolawn-Landscaping-Bark-Chippings-Bulk-Bag-1m%C2%B3/p/228832
  • Gers
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    New fence stobs arrived!

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    Fencer is cutting down larch next week. All moving on well, so far.
  • Davesnave
    Davesnave Posts: 34,741 Forumite
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    Gers wrote: »
    Yes - 1 cubic metre each. Those huge bags! Don't be sad, get cracking!

    https://www.travisperkins.co.uk/Rolawn-Landscaping-Bark-Chippings-Bulk-Bag-1m%C2%B3/p/228832
    Ah, we call those 'dumpy bags.' We use the empty ones to move prunings, weeds etc to the bonfire area; just drag them around. It's easier and larger than a wheelbarrow.
  • Gers
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    Came home just now and found these:


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    First four of many. Lads have been busy this morning, they've cut down this tree and planked it. More progress.
  • Eenymeeny
    Eenymeeny Posts: 2,015 Forumite
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    Thanks for keeping us up to date Gers. I love watching your progress and am learning with you, thanks to the good advice you are getting. With the mention of Mozzies I just wanted to add a recommendation for Mosquito Milk. Not cheap, but works well here, after being a target for anything flying for years. A trip to get the washing in was usually a hazardous venture! Haven't tested it in your area yet but will be taking it with me next time I venture into Dumfries and Galloway! Nothing to do with the company but I'm so thrilled to find something that works!
    Sorry to go off topic...
    The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you.
    Thanks to everyone who contributes to this wonderful forum. I'm very grateful for the guidance and friendliness that I always receive from you.
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    Please and Thank You are the magic words;)
  • Gers
    Gers Posts: 12,010 Forumite
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    Thanks for your encouragement!

    As for midges - I'm using a spray called Smidge. Seems effective so far.

    Chappie has just turned up with more ripped planks, his radio and talking about which way the planks have to face. I don't know...:rotfl:

    Seems the planks have to go on the outside of the stubs so that the cattle can't just lean on them and shove them in. As I said...I don't know and am happy either way.
  • Gers
    Gers Posts: 12,010 Forumite
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    Plank_splitting.jpg


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    It's happening! :j
  • Gers
    Gers Posts: 12,010 Forumite
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    Things cooking on gas today!

    First thing this morning - the chap on the left dug out all the old stobs and cleared out the corner of 'stuff'.

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    When I got back home this afternoon all the new stobs were in, some concreted, and the really difficult corner at the extreme right cleared of some honeysuckle.

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    Worked stopped for small child bath time! One will come back later to do some more.

    It's all coming together eventually. Not quite there but well on the way. Bark is coming next week though I think it won't be spread until the week after. I can wait!
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