Recent content by samdontdiy

Thank you so much for responding to my never ending questions! Upon your sound advice, I have decided to wait until Oct/Nov and meanwhile have sourced well rotted manure (thank you mr knowles!) to cultivate the soil.. the trench has been dug so I'll be taking care of the ground now in...

[/url] aah, no I hadn't till now- but don't think its what I'm looking for as it's not evergreen and also because it has brick structures at either end - and from what I've read it has said that it's recommended that its planted well away from foundations and walls etc. thanks a lot for the...

I have finally sorted out the house, and now it's time to move into the garden- I'm gonna go for the privet (err.. or yew) as much as I've delved into the various hedge variety, the privet seemed fool-proof..so ideal for me..but then i've read too much about gaps and trimming it 'right' etc.. is...

thanks for the suggestions! I just wanted sommat that's not look too rough after a trim.. however, which of those suggested can withstand strong winds is evergreen ....and more importantly easy to maintain (bar trimming a few times a year) and fast growing? I have about 50ft of...

ah, that looks nice, colour variation sounds lovely too- but just read that it's not suited to heavy clay soil.. the soil the bush will be planted in, is just that! it's absolutely rock solid and a pain to soften..

It's so difficult to decide- At present my garden and the neigbours' has no fence in between as the wind totally destroyed the 6ft high panel fencing a while ago.. I've been looking at getting a (privet?) hedge in its place (as recommended by a freind dad!) as its fast growing, gives privacy and...

Great stuff WoodYouLike, that helps a lot (I need stuff to be spelt out to me!) ohh...It looks like I can only mail order the ecoline products..I wanted to have it all done this weekend as the room has been emptied and the furniture stored in our dining room..god forbid if we get unexpected...

Thanks for your input tall_tone - Oh, I didn't realise I'd have to sand before I oil..doh! In which case, I will leave it be. I think that goes to say that I shouldn't / can't wax it either? (not that I need to, I don't think) I have just googled Bona Remover and it looks to be a 'polish...

We were originally in the market for laminate but this was a bit of an impulse buy (end of line from a supplier no longer in the business) so really didn't look much into it before buying it.. :oops: The flooring in question is the Tarkett Salsa Ultraloc in Merbau Flooring..Laid in the hall...