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Is there any value in yew that had been neglected and is now being cut back. About 10 feet plus long and about 4" diameter going down to 2" or less
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As much as you can afford and as little as you can get away with. It will also depend if this is a one off or if you are hoping to get more from the same supplier
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Venison steak, mushrooms, chips, runner beans and peas washed down with a glass of red tonight. Very nice too
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Do what ever you are happy with but I would rather give food than money even if it means going into a shop to get it for him
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I also have a couple of rams. must be about 5 feet long
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Acetic acid yes. Glyphosate no. Treat early before the formation of sporocarps because it is much more difficult to control after. Or just live with it as said. If you can reduce the moisture in the area and get it dried out and air there will be much less forming anyway
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Water as said. Cut high and mulch helps but will take time to build up. you can get a liquid feed that you apply with a watering can. It is quite a large area but you should get about 60 square metres per can full. If you are confident with your application rates you can apply with a knapsack sprayer at lower water volumes on a dull day whilst the dew is still on the grass but make sure you only apply the right amount of feed for the area and apply evenly. Soluble ferrous sulphate can be added at half rate as a quick green up. Even though I was very confident with application rates I would apply half rate and repeat every 3-4 weeks to prevent any over dosing. Maybe applying a little more to the yellow areas than the greener ones.
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Not an expert on these but sometimes plants will flower when under stress, as a last ditch effort to set some seed. Maybe those in the pots are now getting pot bound and this stress is causing the flowering?
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You have blown it now as he asked you to keep it confidential.
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It is very normal for some fruit to fall off during June. This is called June drop and although it may look alarming the tree would not support all the fruit that had set anyway. Once the natural June drop is complete it may be beneficial to further thin out the remaining fruit. Some general fertilizer in spring is good but be aware that over use of fertilizer may indeed increase the amount of fruit to fall
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Making woodland paths
headgroundsman replied to Two Acres's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
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The main reason for summer pruning spur bearing apples is to improve the shape and encourage fruiting spurs to develop. A little light pruning in summer on tip bearing will divert energy to developing fruit from growth that would be pruned out anyway the following winter but as said cutting wood in tip bearing apples will be removing wood that would bear fruit the following year. I am not expert so read up
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It is a builder's duty to bury what he can in the garden. I have seen them using wacker plates to level ground and bricks before laying the turf. Maybe if they could garden they wouldn't be builders? I had some builders washing the cement lorry out on the football pitch I had to mow. I very nearly dug up some turf to throw in the newly laid concrete but was stopped by a fellow groundsman
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Poplar any good for own use on stoves
headgroundsman replied to mendiplogs's topic in Firewood forum
Like most firewood it is best split as soon as it is down. Dries quickly and get wet again even quicker:001_tt2: -
Been gardening most of today then when out with the .22 after rabbits. Got a couple and one pigeon that was daft enough to sit still a little too long. I use a swiss trac with some mini tractor tyres. Take a look Sean I think I may suit you Operation / possibilities : swisstrac.ch
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Anyone looking to build a splitter capable of splitting billets I have just acquired 2 double acting rams. I think they are approx. 5 feet long when closed not sure of the bore yet but again approx. 80mm external. I live near Lichfield and Burton on Trent. If there is any interest pm for further details. Also if anyone would like to make one for me with one of the rams!
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Where are you?
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You can get Glyphosate from Amazon delivered free for about £30 for 5 Litre
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Yeah just a few drops in each can. At 7x4 M you should only need 1 or at most 2 cans but if you walk slow and need more then just add less chemical to each can. You could see how far one can goes at YOUR watering pace then add 1ml for every 2 m square and a couple of drops of fairy. Jobs a goodun
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How long is the grass now? If less than 6" I would spray it first (with watering can) then you can cut it a week later. The chemical will then be down in the roots and it will kill it. If any bits have been missed and manage to grow through the chip just water this bits later. As said this chemical works best when weeds growing fast and enough leaf to absorb it well. Needs about 6 hours dry weather but adding a little fairy liquid helps to break down the surface tension and ensures good coverage which helps.
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Hi Sean Make the most of your time in rehab and ask for some of the more advanced skills that I am sure you will need especially floor to chair transfers. I used them to get on the floor and play with daughter then get back into the chair as well as getting back in the chair after falling out whilst stretching my boundaries a bit too far:001_tt2: Once that chest brace comes off there is a lot more you will be doing
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Diluted groundup or any glyphosate and a rubber glove works very well so long as you are careful to avoid drips or touching the plants you want. I have removed a blanket or ground elder and bindweed in established beds with this method!
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Depending on the size of the lawn by far the best way to avoid any drift is to dilute concentrated Glyphosate by adding 25ml to a watering can and apply to 60 square metre. This is approximately equal to the full rate and has always served me well for this job
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Now you are up and about the work starts. I have no doubt you will be working hard just like I did 11 years ago. My rehab has stood me in good stead but I must admit I am finding it a bit harder getting back in the wheelchair when I fall out, which I did in one of my gardens yesterday. Some have said I ought to slow down a bit but those that really know me realise I am still the same stubborn devil I always have been. I have been in the gardens at Salisbury and am working with the OTs at Sheffield spinal centre where we hope to have a similar garden. I hope the weather stays good while you are there and get some good waterproof for when you get home. Paul
