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How to repair splintering decking?
Hi everyone, is there something I can buy to restore decking? I want to bring it back to life but I have concerns that its just too far gone. I don’t have any power tools, I’ve never done any DIY before.
Planting crops in wide beds
Why should you plant crops in wide beds?
When should perennials be cut?
Is it better to cut perennials in the springtime or autumn?
transplanting a box hedge
Can my box hedge be lifted and transplanted a foot further over at this time of year
Turf gravel garden
What is typically involved in converting a gravel garden (soil underneath) into a regular grass garden? How much would it cost to have done, assuming the garden is thirty-two square metres? Is it cheaper than getting artificial grass? How long does the process usually take? Is the quality of turf used hugely important? How do I know if the installer is using good quality turf?
Composite decking prices
Hi. I'm looking to have 2 sections of our garden decked using composite. The first would be 1.5 x 3.5 m and the second 3 x 3 m in size. The garden is flat. Are you able to provide a rough estimate on how much roughly that would cost? Thank you.
Most common plants for garden ponds
What are the most common plants used in garden ponds in the UK and why (if you have an idea as to the reason)? Thank you.
What are the best plants for shade?
I need shade loving plants ideas because we have a small north facing garden and a 3 storey house. The garden doesn’t get a lot of direct sunlight but we want to line the edges with flowerbeds or something nice. I need ideas for types of flowers that grow in shade. Which types of shrubs or flowers would be best suited to thrive in low light?
Patio build over existing old patio flags
Can I lay the MOT 1 and compact it on top of an old flagged patio ( save digging up the old patio) Bearing in mind that the existing old patio flags are laid 150 mm below DPC and the new patio would be higher than DPC, how far away from the wall can I start the edging stones and what would you suggest goes in the gap between the house wall and edging stones of new patio?
Decking cost ball part figure
Hello, I would like to have some decking fitted in my garden and looking at a ball part figure cost. The job would also invoke moving a small shed and relocating. The decking would be around 9foot by 12foot curved. Looking at small steps either side and a few lights added. Does anyone know roughly how much this would cost?
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