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I edited my above, I'd suggest using a wet mix to lay on and your grout needs to be wet as well. If it starts to look a bit dry after laying MIST with water to keep it damp. Just a mist, don't over water it as that will weaken the mixture not to mention possibly wash it out. Ideally, avoid...

Your mortar has dried out before the cement has had a chance to cure, because of the very hot conditions when you laid the slabs, as you have said. No way to fix it other than to lift them up and lay again on fresh mortar, I'm afraid. The grouting needs to be a wet mix when applied, 'a...

Got my shed from Urban Forest Timber Buildings, they're in Brierley Hill. Built like the proverbial brick sh*thouse and cheap compared to the flimsy nonsense at B&Q.

Some effort having been made at a decent foundation is all, ie. not just laid on soil. If it's a well constructed patio I wouldn't worry. But then unless the bricks are on quicksand it's unlikely to go anywhere with just a shed and a bench on it, if you're trying to avoid spending any money on...

If it's a bit thin and dry it won't stripe. It needs to be thick and healthy to give good definition between those blades rolled one way compared to the other.

If the bricks are laid on a good foundation themselves then it should be fine. What's underneath?

Depends what you DO want to spend and of course how big it is. I would get a digger and driver in to dig it all out. Grab hire to cart it all away. Fill the hole with type 1 MOT and compact to the finished level you require. This will give you a flat surface which you can easily re-level at a...

Just a mower with a rear roller. Lawn really needs to be thick and healthy for best results. Vary the direction to avoid ruts forming by running the wheels down the same lines every time. I've been treated to a new mower and went for a Bosch Rotak which is great. No need for a petrol one as...

Many thanks leeco. It was such a mess for so long it has been very satisfying to finally have the time, funds and weather to crack on and make something useable of it. Already getting addicted to stripes! Lol.

True dat. How long a fence do you need? Also the further you are from the source of the noise the higher the fence needs to be to have a reasonable effect. If you don't want to spend money on specialist stuff then choose concrete over wood. Greater mass will help reflect more sound waves.

Google acoustic fencing.

As above, Google Progreen. They supplied the appropriate chemical to combat mares tail and it killed it dead in 4 days and it hasn't come back. They have suitable stuff for knotweed and, from what I read, it works.

Well done! You've done a good job considering the conditions. I doubt you'll run into any serious problems later regarding the uneven soil underneath. Hell the turves themselves will vary in thickness. If you do then top dressing the low spots will eventually level things out. Try not to roll...

Good effort, it's looking much better. Might be a bit late but try not to water the turf too much when still rolled up as not only will you wash the soil out and thin the rolls you'll speed up the rotting of the turf which started the moment it was harvested. As you have found wet soil is...

Regarding drainage, if at least the slabs are above ground level, with a slight fall across the area, you won't get any issues with water collecting under it or anything, and no wood to rot.

Depends if you want to do it properly or cheaply I guess. My shed is on 2x2 slabs on around 2 inches of cement mortar on 3 inches of compacted hardcore.

Sounds like fuel or air starvation. As you've cleaned the filters I'd look to the carburettor, it's not delivering enough fuel.

Some inspiration for you? My first attempt at any major landscaping work, and the first time I've done any paving as well. Considering this, I'm very happy with the result. I was aiming for a fairly low maintenance garden with patio areas to sit in the sun, some vegetable beds for a bit of...

As always a picture speaks a thousand words! Lol. Don't worry about it, but keep an eye on it, particularly that unbound edge. I'd investigate that first and consider putting some concrete in to hold the edge.

Sounds good, but don't bother with a wacker, it's a bad idea and will only undo the work you've done digging over to aid aeration. Compacting it could cause you drainage problems as well. Repeated raking and heeling (walking on your heels, feet together like a penguin) is the best way to level...