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General Category => Chesterfield Discussion => Topic started by: Pete on February 18, 2012, 05:07:03 PM
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We need a little guidance...
Looking to sort out our neglected garden, need advice on bamboo specifically, want to use it as a screening plant. But have a whole load questions re plants.
I know nothing about gardening... Anyone help? :(
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We need a little guidance...
Looking to sort out our neglected garden, need advice on bamboo specifically, want to use it as a screening plant. But have a whole load questions re plants.
I know nothing about gardening... Anyone help? :(
Yep - Tarmac it it all!! ;)
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Moved post to General ;)
Try here.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=bamboo+screening+plants (http://lmgtfy.com/?q=bamboo+screening+plants)
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>> Yep - Tarmac it it all!! ;)
It's tarmac back yard at the moment ya daft bat - sheesh ::)
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>> Moved post to General
I put it in Chesterfield cos I want local garden centres/suppliers etc... >:(
Eee - you can take the lad out of Bowsa... ;)
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Will the back wall be going?
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Happy now 8)
Can't you just buy fence panels, I presume this is to screen from the new development.
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No, its not for that, we will be doing someting there to keep it secure for Flapjack to roam around. But it's more about remodeling all our outdoor space - we have a shitty little front (I hate to call it) garden and a big tarmac covered back yard. They both need sorting and I thought I would take it on as a project for this summer.
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>> Will the back wall be going?
Yep - It is all being demolished, starting in March.
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How about a bit of trellis here and there with climbing plants.
Clematis, Sweat Pea.
Also a couple of large planters with varions shrubs or such.
Japonica etc.
Hang on a mo, just had an idea :)
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Can you edit this picture with your boundries, and explain what's already, there, or won't be :)
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Can't really see the picture - sorry.
Turf it and buy some planters to put flowers in!
DON'T buy any busy Lizzies this year - they had some sort of fly on them last year and had to be destroyed.
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I've added what I think are Pete's boundaries.
If you left click on the image, you get a better view.
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OK... get The Tarmac up, Lay some topsoil if needed, seed or turf it, give it plenty of water
buy a lawnmower. JOB Done. ;D ;D ;)
Or buy Some Planters.
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Like Fly fence panels and gravel board to keep dog in,or metal fence like i have just done with the fancy spikes on hard for people to climb over,both will need matinence metal fence less oftern or a combination of both if you want acess to park a car.
Cheapest option to cover yard may be as Kent said grass it ( but you will have to cut it)or lorry load of pebbles (just cover tarmac) then paving slabs or block drive and concrete are other options.
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There is a company in chesterfield who erect fencing/gates which are 'treated' so they don't rust or need painting. We had our double gates from them years ago and never had to touch them, worth the extra money.
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Got a link Pam?
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Pete, if you're still planning on bamboo as a screen, I'd get some advice on it. Although I don't want to put you off, I've got some in my garden that I wish I hadn't planted now. Once it's got a hold, you've got it forever. A bit like rhubarb! I have to say it looks lovely, but I battle with it every year to keep it cut back so it doesn't take over. I've now confined it to one corner, but the runners spring up through the soil all along that border.
The cat loves it though, and she's often to be found snoozing in there in the summer. :D
I hope that helps.
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Pete, if you're still planning on bamboo as a screen, I'd get some advice on it. Although I don't want to put you off, I've got some in my garden that I wish I hadn't planted now. Once it's got a hold, you've got it forever.
Buy a Giant Panda - that'll keep it in check!! ;D
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@Gerty - I've already been warned about that. Apparently there is some stuff you can buy that you put in the ground that stops it spreading - root barrier fabric. You dig a trench around the bamboo area and put this stuff in. I checked on the rhs.org.uk site and they approve it, so will give that a go. Bu thanks for mentioning the problem - I'm on a steep learning curve here cos I never did any gardening before... :-[
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@Gerty - I've already been warned about that. Apparently there is some stuff you can buy that you put in the ground that stops it spreading - root barrier fabric. You dig a trench around the bamboo area and put this stuff in. I checked on the rhs.org.uk site and they approve it, so will give that a go. Bu thanks for mentioning the problem - I'm on a steep learning curve here cos I never did any gardening before... :-[
LOL, I could have done with knowing that at the time I planted mine :D
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Well if you want a project Pete, you can always do my back garden, its a mess. ;)
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Join the f*cking queue... :o
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If your turfing it Pete, and want to play with a 'petrol mower', by all means, come and try mine on our lawn 8)