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People have different sized stoves and don't all want logs the same length. Also, nicking a bootful of logs is easier than taking billets

Invertebrates seem to like living under the bark and if they're likely to damage the wood, then I'd say peel. The bark could also trap moisture which could accelerate rot

That's an idea... I've just picked up a load of 4x2 - a few of those on edge should be strong enough

We can take chip, logs and small amounts of brash. Pm or text for details. HGV access no problem. TN21 (Heathfield) area 07595 024752

Got to get the ladder up to the wall to fit the eyebolts first!

I don't think the roof actually needs repair (although after I've fallen through, it might well need some TLC ) - the flow of water is so heavy the tiles can't cope - it's like a hose. Normal rain is fine.

We do have a scaffolding tower, not sure if it's high enough but I suppose I could erect it on the flat roof as then it would only need to be a foot high. Not convinced I'd get enough height to fix the bracket from there, mind Might get access for a MEWP but the distance between the walls is about 6m

A few months ago when I had scaffolding up to repoint the chimney and drop some flue liners down, some rubble slid down the roof and into the gutter, breaking the bracket away from the soffit. The gutter and brackets are plastic and the gutter now overflows at that point as it's lower than the downpipe. As a result, whenever it rains, a heavy stream of water splashes down onto the tiled roof below and being an old cow shed, it tends to come through, which upsets the dogs who sleep beneath that part of the roof. I've put a piece of plastic there to deflect the worst of it, but it still makes a loud drumming noise. The issue I have is that I can't work out how to get up to the gutter to refit the bracket as there's no flat place to put a ladder (the wall you can see next to the washing line is about 6m away from the back wall of the house). The green line shows the approximate roof line Any ideas? Don't really want to put scaffolding up for a single bracket and not sure a cherry picker would have the lateral reach

The parent tree is next door, on an industrial estate. Hasn't been pruned and looks healthy enough, although maybe the soil that's been disturbed further away has had an effect. I've got a few potted seedlings that I'll plant out in the fields as they're still attractive trees and should give some competition to the willow and birch. Going to coppice the saplings that have grown a bit larger as they're not in the way, although they are a bit straggly.

Had some little poplar seedlings coming up on the lawn. It's nowhere near the house so wasn't too concerned: Rather naively, I thought that tree suckers only occured next to the trunk and this particular one was a good 10m away from the parent (I assumed it had sprouted from wind blown seed). Thought I'd dig them up to transplant elsewhere amongst my other trees where they can grow unrestricted but found this: That root is a good 20mm across. Not far underneath the soil but hoping regular mowing will keep the seedlings at bay. I'm guessing that just cutting the root nearer the tree will have no effect as the root will just put down it's own roots. Any other ideas? They're growing in an area where I've planted fruit trees, amongst some more mature fruit trees

Drive through it with a Jimny...

If you sketch where they are then join each point to make triangles you can then measure and plot on a CAD program (each tree will have two distances to neighbouring trees). To get a GPS position that accurate you'd need a ground relay station or other costly equipment. You could then use the compass to make one bearing to align the whole lot

He would be pretty annoying, though

I wouldn't bother. I have one and frankly the diameter of the stuff you can feed into it is so small that even with a small pile of brash, it takes ages. Either burn it or pile it up in a corner for wildlife

Do they have flower beds next to their house? Japanese knotweed makes an attractive bedding plant as a peace offering

I know the OP said he couldn't burn it, but it's so much fun to burn - pops and bangs like fireworks...

I think you'd find it less hassle and cheaper if they just all trespass there and you don't find out until later...

If they're that closely spaced just set fire to the one that's most upwind...

Weed membrane could fit the bill Did it work?

I've got an electric ride in car you can have to modify or use for parts - the steering might come in useful

I'd be worried about rot but could give it a go

I was hoping this was going to be a way to stop my willow sprouting from the trunk when I'm trying to lift the crown/pollard

No, I meant something like this: [ame=http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stainless-Steel-Whistling-Tea-113518/dp/B000YHUQCG]Stainless Steel Whistling Tea Pot, #113518: Amazon.co.uk: Kitchen & Home@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Vhqhm-f3L.@@AMEPARAM@@51Vhqhm-f3L[/ame]

Just be a little careful when handling them. Mould spores can be carcinogenic but I would have thought burning them would destroy them adequately

Zebra kettles from Thailand are excellent but not easy to get hold of in the UK