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Hi just a quick on eto say thanks, a crimp sorted out the problem thanks to all regards

hi heavy clay soil i would choose 1 part peat 2 parts top soil 4 parts sharp sand. normal soil 1 part peat 4 parts top soil 2 parts sand if you have a sandy free draining soil 2 parts peat 4 top soil 1 sand if you have a worm problem use more peat and less top soil in the mixures...

hi spot treatment no need to dig out the weed. it will just dry up and die. top dressing in april will be fine but like sandwell said it will look a bit rough for a few weeks. i normally top dress in april as i find this levels the lawn out a bit after winter and the grass normally...

what type of weeds do you have? regular mowing and using a spring-tine rake to stop the creeping low -growing weeds will help. it may be your neighbours have a weedy front garden where seeds get blown in. top dressing will not get rid of the weeds but will make the grass more healthy and...

Hi thanks for the repies i just had a rummage behind the existing fitting there is indeed a bare wire with an earth sheath on it in the wall, i gave it a pull and took the sheath off but the wire is not long enough to get a connector on it. looks like the previous guy could not be...

Hi Just purchased a new exterior metal light fitting. Although this is outside it sits under the porch and will never be rained on. This is to replace a new old metal fitting. The instructions on the new fitting states that the light must be earthed. however when taking the old fitting...

Hi i have the same corner i my house but with the triangle top and bottom. the patterned paper that was up there when i moved in did not match at the joint, i think you could get the match at the joint with a large pattern. i lined the walls and painted making the joint on the angle...

hi sleepyhead please read the question again. door indicator light flashing and door not locked is correct.

Hi doesnt the flashing light means its not locked, so that would be correct.

Hi The mother-in-law has brought a new gas hob and electric oven to replace the ones she has, both are built in units. Does she need a registered gas fitter to install? shes been quoted £185 to do both which seems high any assistance would be appreciated thanks

Hi Can you please give some more details, are you talking about your lawn when you say you want to use it more? Do you live close to a river or stream? If its the lawn on clay soil its a difficult one, it drys out in the summer and is boggy in the winter. what also effects this is if the...

Hi never caught any live moles but others say the traps work, please see below which might help http://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profiles1000/moles.asp regards

Hi Steve its difficult to advise a fast growing shrub thats not invasive. Also the shrub also depends on conditions, EG soil type, aspect, etc. i also would assume you are looking for something that is evergreen. can i suggest you look at Viburnum Tinus it would need pruning as it can get...

the job was more than just the block paving, but the quote for the paving along was £70 per m2, this includes all materials and labour.digger,grab lorries, new top soil for the flower beds, man hole covers, etc paving used was marshalls traditional tugela (think thats how its spelt) hope that helps

Hi try this place http://www.azimuthprint.co.uk/poster you would need your own artwork for something that big

Hi I just had my front drive blockpaved, i asked the forum about prices while ago How i did it was, i went locally and looked at other peoples drives and the ones that looked good I asked who did their work and if they were happy with it. I did not get anybody from the local paper or yellow...

i agree with previous answer. the privet i had i too had to cut back about 18inches so i cut back more and was then easy to trim. mind you after a few years i got fed up of all the trimming a dug it up, problem solved!

Hi There was move than just the block paving, driveway entrance widened, 4 piers re-built for the entrance of the drive and front gate, drainage channel put in at the garage door and some other bits. some quoted for all the work as one price some itemised it. the ones that itemised just...