Gardening

[LC]

Any recommendations as to what to put on pebbledash to brighten it up?

Lots of products out there, just make sure you use a biocide.

Stay well clear of the hyrodchloric acid, okay for cattle sheds bot not houses, would eat into your pvc windows and gutters very easily.

[Milltown Row2]

The hyrodchloric acid is diluted it's not industrial strength either.. amounts used would be one container and that covers the paving around the house and patio.. I did read that it can fcuk op yor spileing ind ig yo notace it, sea ya ductor

[Tony Baloney]

The hyrodchloric acid is diluted it's not industrial strength either.. amounts used would be one container and that covers the paving around the house and patio.. I did read that it can fcuk op yor spileing ind ig yo notace it, sea ya ductor

Yeah it's not Conc HCl - about 10% and then the instructions typically require it to be further diluted.

[trueblue1234]

Here, are  those patio  Cleaners  safe to use?

Surely you'd have to mask up and  wash clothes and shower afterwards, and keep the children and pets  away from it?

And surely they're all  adding to the  likes of the algae in our  lakes and rivers?

Definitely not adding to algae as those patio cleaners are mostly algae removers. And most don't have aggressive chemicals so safe to use and none hazardous once dried if worrying bout pets.
There's ones you can get for decking and fences as well for whoever was asking about that.

[JohnDenver]

A tip I got that works a treat (could have been mentioned b4)

For mossy tarmac - non-biological washing powder (cheaper the better). Kills it all stone dead, doesn't lift it off the tarmac tho.

Just sprinkle it on dry, or dissolve and spray?
What about "greening" on paving slabs and fence boards, any cure for that?
No matter what paint I use on my fence, it goes green in a very short space of time again.

I read somewhere about white vinegar and water mix sprayed on green algae on fences. Haven't tried it, but let us know how you get on 

[AustinPowers]

If a neighbour's tree  falls down into your garden, legally who is responsible for  clearing it up?

Also, if said tree happens to  damage a fence/shed etc,  how do things stand then?

Asking for a friend (no, really).

[snoopdog]

If a neighbour's tree  falls down into your garden, legally who is responsible for  clearing it up?

Also, if said tree happens to  damage a fence/shed etc,  how do things stand then?

Asking for a friend (no, really).

If the tree is clearly in their land I assume all cost is theirs. If it's part of a boundary its prob 50/50 . That's if you have a decent neighbour though.

[AustinPowers]

If a neighbour's tree  falls down into your garden, legally who is responsible for  clearing it up?

Also, if said tree happens to  damage a fence/shed etc,  how do things stand then?

Asking for a friend (no, really).

If the tree is clearly in their land I assume all cost is theirs. If it's part of a boundary its prob 50/50 . That's if you have a decent neighbour though.

Yeah  the tree is  clearly on the neighbours land.

I don't think there is much other damage  judging by the photo  I was sent. It's more the clearing  up that's the issue.  It's not a massive tree but it's not a  tiddler either.

The neighbour  doesn't actually live next door (its  just a field), and  I believe he's elderly  and not in great health, so  it sounds like it could be a whole palaver , as it would take  a chainsaw

[RedHand88]

Used evergreen 4 in 1 in early March using a dropper spreader.

Huge mistake.
Few burnt spots but I've got those reseeded so that's not my biggest worry.
There are dark green streaks/patches everywhere and I'm pulling my hair out. You can actually see where i ran out around the septic tank etc. Nobody else seems to notice but it's bad looking.
What do I do? Do I let it grow out? Keep it cut short and just wait? How long does it take for this to go away?
I'm afraid of going over the missed bits with more fertiliser incase I make things worse.

[screenexile]

Used evergreen 4 in 1 in early March using a dropper spreader.

Huge mistake.
Few burnt spots but I've got those reseeded so that's not my biggest worry.
There are dark green streaks/patches everywhere and I'm pulling my hair out. You can actually see where i ran out around the septic tank etc. Nobody else seems to notice but it's bad looking.
What do I do? Do I let it grow out? Keep it cut short and just wait? How long does it take for this to go away?
I'm afraid of going over the missed bits with more fertiliser incase I make things worse.

Had that problem myself last year there were a few big black streaks through the grass. Luckily it was out the back though so I won't be touching the 4 in 1 again I've just used moss remover last week and will do a separate fertiliser run in the next few weeks.

[RedHand88]

Used evergreen 4 in 1 in early March using a dropper spreader.

Huge mistake.
Few burnt spots but I've got those reseeded so that's not my biggest worry.
There are dark green streaks/patches everywhere and I'm pulling my hair out. You can actually see where i ran out around the septic tank etc. Nobody else seems to notice but it's bad looking.
What do I do? Do I let it grow out? Keep it cut short and just wait? How long does it take for this to go away?
I'm afraid of going over the missed bits with more fertiliser incase I make things worse.

Had that problem myself last year there were a few big black streaks through the grass. Luckily it was out the back though so I won't be touching the 4 in 1 again I've just used moss remover last week and will do a separate fertiliser run in the next few weeks.

How long did the streaks last? Mine are dark green as opposed to black. Its turned parts into a jungle and other parts still pale green/yellow.
Dropper going straight into the skip.

[Tony Baloney]

Used evergreen 4 in 1 in early March using a dropper spreader.

Huge mistake.
Few burnt spots but I've got those reseeded so that's not my biggest worry.
There are dark green streaks/patches everywhere and I'm pulling my hair out. You can actually see where i ran out around the septic tank etc. Nobody else seems to notice but it's bad looking.
What do I do? Do I let it grow out? Keep it cut short and just wait? How long does it take for this to go away?
I'm afraid of going over the missed bits with more fertiliser incase I make things worse.

Had that problem myself last year there were a few big black streaks through the grass. Luckily it was out the back though so I won't be touching the 4 in 1 again I've just used moss remover last week and will do a separate fertiliser run in the next few weeks.

How long did the streaks last? Mine are dark green as opposed to black. Its turned parts into a jungle and other parts still pale green/yellow.
Dropper going straight into the skip.

That's the problem with fertiliser. I put it on years ago followed by warm wet weather and it got that thick I couldn't cut the bloody stuff. I've Moss Master to drop next week and it has feed in it so dreading the outcome of that!

[johnnycool]

Used evergreen 4 in 1 in early March using a dropper spreader.

Huge mistake.
Few burnt spots but I've got those reseeded so that's not my biggest worry.
There are dark green streaks/patches everywhere and I'm pulling my hair out. You can actually see where i ran out around the septic tank etc. Nobody else seems to notice but it's bad looking.
What do I do? Do I let it grow out? Keep it cut short and just wait? How long does it take for this to go away?
I'm afraid of going over the missed bits with more fertiliser incase I make things worse.

Had that problem myself last year there were a few big black streaks through the grass. Luckily it was out the back though so I won't be touching the 4 in 1 again I've just used moss remover last week and will do a separate fertiliser run in the next few weeks.

How long did the streaks last? Mine are dark green as opposed to black. Its turned parts into a jungle and other parts still pale green/yellow.
Dropper going straight into the skip.

That's the problem with fertiliser. I put it on years ago followed by warm wet weather and it got that thick I couldn't cut the bloody stuff. I've Moss Master to drop next week and it has feed in it so dreading the outcome of that!

Do you scarify after using the moss killer?

[Tony Baloney]

Used evergreen 4 in 1 in early March using a dropper spreader.

Huge mistake.
Few burnt spots but I've got those reseeded so that's not my biggest worry.
There are dark green streaks/patches everywhere and I'm pulling my hair out. You can actually see where i ran out around the septic tank etc. Nobody else seems to notice but it's bad looking.
What do I do? Do I let it grow out? Keep it cut short and just wait? How long does it take for this to go away?
I'm afraid of going over the missed bits with more fertiliser incase I make things worse.

Had that problem myself last year there were a few big black streaks through the grass. Luckily it was out the back though so I won't be touching the 4 in 1 again I've just used moss remover last week and will do a separate fertiliser run in the next few weeks.

How long did the streaks last? Mine are dark green as opposed to black. Its turned parts into a jungle and other parts still pale green/yellow.
Dropper going straight into the skip.

That's the problem with fertiliser. I put it on years ago followed by warm wet weather and it got that thick I couldn't cut the bloody stuff. I've Moss Master to drop next week and it has feed in it so dreading the outcome of that!

Do you scarify after using the moss killer?

No this stuff is supposed to require no labour which is my sort of stuff! The brother in law recommended it.

[trueblue1234]

Used evergreen 4 in 1 in early March using a dropper spreader.

Huge mistake.
Few burnt spots but I've got those reseeded so that's not my biggest worry.
There are dark green streaks/patches everywhere and I'm pulling my hair out. You can actually see where i ran out around the septic tank etc. Nobody else seems to notice but it's bad looking.
What do I do? Do I let it grow out? Keep it cut short and just wait? How long does it take for this to go away?
I'm afraid of going over the missed bits with more fertiliser incase I make things worse.

Had that problem myself last year there were a few big black streaks through the grass. Luckily it was out the back though so I won't be touching the 4 in 1 again I've just used moss remover last week and will do a separate fertiliser run in the next few weeks.

How long did the streaks last? Mine are dark green as opposed to black. Its turned parts into a jungle and other parts still pale green/yellow.
Dropper going straight into the skip.

That's the problem with fertiliser. I put it on years ago followed by warm wet weather and it got that thick I couldn't cut the bloody stuff. I've Moss Master to drop next week and it has feed in it so dreading the outcome of that!

Do you scarify after using the moss killer?

No this stuff is supposed to require no labour which is my sort of stuff! The brother in law recommended it.

Mo bactor? Good shit.
I would still scarify or at least give it a good rake as will help get rid of any field grass/ crab grass that grows flat and looks terrible.

Generally do a wee mini Reno this time of year. Scarify, iron, scarify again, aeration and then top dress with a bit of sand and overseed. Lawn was a mess 4-5 years ago but looking lot better now.