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Painting decking help
Hello, can anyone advise me on painting on decks please. I had my decking done last year and this year I wanted to paint. Normally, I use Ronseal Fence paint on my fences, Dark wood in colour. Therefore, I painted my fence with it and used the same one on my decking. I did this so all looks the same, Dark wood in colour. As I was clearing the paints after finishing the whole project, I realised on the tin that not to be used on decks. I have googled it since then and basically I have done a mistake in doing this without realising. Therefore, can anyone advise please if I need to buy another product and which brand to use on top of the paint I have already used so it protects my decking? Thank you for the time in reading and advising.
Building a bug hotel
My son wants to build a ‘bug hotel’ for insects in the garden. He’s crazy about insects and insists that I take every measure to ensure they’ll be okay! So what steps can I take to make sure our bug hotel is insect friendly? I know that’s not a question you’ll probably get every day haha! Thanks.
Landscaper or Gardner Consultations
Can I get an initial consultation with a gardener or landscaper before going having a landscape garden drawn up and eventually constructed? Does this usually involve a fee and if so, how much would it be on average?
Wooden Fence Posts
Do I have to use postcrete to install wooden fence posts?
Stain decking with fence paint
Hi, I have a Cuprinol fence paint which I love. Could I paint my decking with this and then finish with a clear “proper” decking anti slip paint?
How to set up own vegetable garden?
Hi there, I’m a novice gardener but I’m thinking about starting a vegetable garden in my back garden. What are the easiest vegetables to grow? Is there a rule about how much space each plant needs?
Advice for Portulaca plants
How long does it take for a Portulaca plant to blossom and when should its seeds be planets?
What plants are the most aesthetic
What are the best plants to grow in a front garden from an aesthetic and environmental point of view?
Best lawn mowers
What brands would you suggest for buying the best lawn mowers in terms of value for money?
Where should I plant lilac?
Where in my garden should I grow Lilac plants and at what time of year should their seeds be planted?
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