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  1. bettz1

    Best way to attach trellis to existing fence

    Hi I'm looking for the best way to attach trellis to the existing fence. I've done a little search but most vids just show what to do with the fence posts being higher.
  2. S

    Soundproof Garden Chair

    Good day to all! I've got a lovely bit of garden that is sheltered and is a lovely area to sit and enjoy some peace and quiet, that is until a car drives past at 60 on the road 10ft away. I'm thinking of putting a backed bench style seat at the bottom a bit like the one pictured, and I'm...
  3. M

    Advice for a total novice please. What would you recommend for a hedge over this wall?

    We bought this house last year, there's this planter over the wall between us and the neighbours. Previously they kept wildflowers etc but as you can see it's been neglected. All we want is something for a little privacy for our outdoor space (once it's finished) to chill with a beer on a...
  4. N

    Preparation for new lawn where concrete was.

    Hi there, I have moved into a circa 1950’s house and my next project is tackling the garden. There was an old detached garage which had the roof removed due to asbestos. I have since knocked this down and removed and begun knocking up the concrete base, the plan being to turf/seed over this...
  5. JD2012

    Best way to get rid of Clover on Lawn.

    Whats the best way to get rid of clover on my lawn? Its taking over from the grass in some bits lol Its not a huge lawn. Is there a Selective Weedkiller I could buy? Thanks
  6. rayleigh20

    Outside lights via junction boxes

    Hi. Currently have one outside light that has an outside switch fed from the boiler fused spur (see photos). can this be converted using outside junction boxes and conduit so that I can have 3 lights at various positions (see photos). I naturally understand that this is probably a job for an...
  7. R

    Flooded area in patio

    Hello, New slabs and patio was installed last year. It has been OK until this summer where it seems that some slabs have sinked creating a small area of the patio (below the table, in the pics) that now gets flooded when there is medium rain (very often where we are!). Trader is clearly rogue...
  8. M

    Raised patio and steps

    Hi I am planning on making a raised patio with steps up to the back living room (external door due to be fitted) in my garden. I have a few question I hope you can help with: 1) How could I create these 3/4 steps down to the patio from the back living room without breaching the damp proof...
  9. bettz1

    Attaching trellis to existing fence

    Hi we've taken down our shed that was in the corner of our garden and we wanted to add a bit of trellis to the existing fence as there's a car park at the back of us. Any ideas on how we can do this?
  10. T

    Simple Outdoor Garden Light Installation

    Hi there, I'm planning on installing an outdoor garden light (lamp post type with three 60w bulbs). It will simply be wired with a 3 amp plug, as don't wish to wire it permanently into the lighting circuit. I already have the socket available right at the consumer unit which is handy. I'm just...
  11. stratford_noob

    Concrete deck base or subframe?

    Hi, I had taken down my green house and want to put there a deck instead. However the greenhouse had concrete base and because is nicely level, I wanted to leverage that in the deck building. As the deck will be bigger (the pink lines on attached images, I had originally planed to use some some...
  12. C

    New wooden sleepers delivered, all different sizes.

    HI, I'm currently in the process of building sleeper walls in my garden with new treated sleepers. I started this a while back with 2400x200x100 sleepers and now just ordered 5 more of the same size to complete the project. The 5 that arrived all have different widths and depths. I.e one will...
  13. JD2012

    How to fit Lawn Edging?

    I got the plastic lawn edging below. How do I fit this with no stakes? Its was for the edge of the lawn beside my paving slabs edgers. Tthe grass was growing out over them. Someone did suggest I could use galvanised nails . Thanks...
  14. bettz1

    How to stop back gate hitting brick wall

    We've a new gate going on soon and I wanted to stop it from hitting the garage wall. I think the previous owners changed the posts to put in a lock. I'm going to put new brenton bolts on and a latch, I think I'm going to need to remove one of the posts to be able to use the latch. Question is...
  15. E

    Granny Annexe

    We are looking to put a granny annexe next to our home. Except our garden is 15 feet below the main home as it’s on a hill. So it would be against the retaining wall. Main main question is waste as the mainpipe would be well above headheight at the main house. Is this possible?
  16. Amober

    Preparing garden for turf

    We need help knowing what to do next We've cleared paving slabs, tons of gravel and monstrosities from this garden. We're wanting to lay turf but there is so many stones, clay beneath that and sand mixed in where the previous owner had used I assume to break up clay. Any suggestions? Thanks
  17. JD2012

    Best Paving Slab Cleaner?

    Can anyone recommend a good paving slab cleaner for removing algae etc? I don't have a Pressure Washer. The ones that seem to be good on the internet are: Wet and Forget Spear & Jackson Spray and Leave Patio Magic Patio Cleaner Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks
  18. S

    Running macerater soil pipe above ground?

    I have a static airstream caravan in my garden. Up to now its been my office, I am converting it to spare bedroom with bathroom shower and loo. I plan to use a saniflo for the waste. My problem is the saniflo waste will start 20ft from the house then run down the side of the house to the...
  19. A

    Installing a handrail onto pavers

    I’ve picked up this handrail for my elderly mum who needs it to get to her back door. The pic is from the manufacturer. If you were installing this, would you lift the slabs, make a concrete base under each of the 2 pavers, and put them back before drilling the holes, or are the paving slabs...
  20. I

    base for Timber decking frame

    I'm preparing the groundwork for a timber decking frame but I don't have much height as I'm keeping it level with my newly installed patio. The ground has already been dug off and filled with MOT so is compact. I have started to channel out small trenches so I can concrete in 3x2 treated timber...
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