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Gareth Wilson replied to Graham Griffiths's discussion fencing guarantee in high wind"It is unfortunate but cheap, cheap, cheap often means miether, miether, miether and alarm bells always ring with me when this happens I now tend to veer clear of these people as best I can. The 4in post point is a good one but yet again difficult…"
Gareth Wilson replied to Phil Voice's discussion LJN premium membership coming soon"Sounds good but just to clarify can u post a do follow link on your comments that point to your own personal website for SEO ?"
Gareth Wilson posted a status"Not a chance any landscaping what so ever today we are snowed in big time!!"
Gareth Wilson replied to Jeremy Bevan's discussion Limestone setts - 'slipperiness' problem"In the Main Street in the town where I live the pavements are sawn sandstone and all you need is a touch of frost or ice and we have an ice rink !! Countless people have broken bones and serious falls and numerous complaints have been made ever…"
Gareth Wilson replied to Jeremy Bevan's discussion Limestone setts - 'slipperiness' problem"As I look at the picture I notice a silver birch tree and would assume perhaps a thin layer of algae paired with a smooth surface would be perhaps the cause. I would treat the surface with Algon to get rid of the algae then lightly power wash and…"
Gareth Wilson replied to Michelle Bolton's discussion Estimating hard landscaping costs"What I do is name each material to be used in the project individually on my notebook then off my design and notes I calculate the tonnage for aggregates sq m or linear meter age for wood, paving walling etc then get the calculator out. You also…"
Gareth Wilson replied to Sue Bell's discussion How to keep block paving weed-free?"I'm not a fan of block paving to be honest the weeds and moss are always an issue and are high maintenance ,blanket weed killing, scraping joints where the moss is persistent,silicon sanding also when weeds are dead they more often than not…"
Gareth Wilson replied to Mr Bradley Goodman's discussion Stains on Sandstone Paving"If it was me I'd be letting the contractor who let the resin leach onto the patio do the running about and ask him to sort it at his own cost and time. Other that that you could try sandblasting it off I've done this with paint stains in…"
Gareth Wilson replied to Andy Westacott's discussion Floating deck over pond."I would use a cantilever method with tannalised joists as mentioned above and either use threaded bar or bolts. It is essential to concrete the posts holding the deck in position with a good depth and width of concrete, I also use threaded bar on…"
Gareth Wilson replied to andrew magill's discussion Really wet days?"My landscapers get the waterproofs on but I always find fencing jobs can still be done, dry stone walling, preparation work, organising materials for other projects and hauling them on site eg flags stacked and ready. We also do garden work so…"
Gareth Wilson replied to a design and build company's discussion Quick Method Of Producing First SketchUp Drawing/Design"Great tips and advice if a little daunting but you are right people like me need to move into the 21st century and rather quickly."
Gareth Wilson replied to Gareth Leek's discussion Pain in the neck customer"That man couldn't have said it better."
Gareth Wilson replied to Gareth Leek's discussion Pain in the neck customer"This is a scenario I get often and it infuriates me no end however with my quote ( which i make as detailed as possible) there are notes on a separate sheet that specifies that any extra work not mentioned in the quote or change of specification…"
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- G K Wilson Garden & Landscape Services Ltd
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- 61 Cliffe Road
Glossop
Derbyshire
SK13 8NT
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- Premier gardeners and landscapers in Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Derbyshire - established in 1989. Services include: garden design, maintenance and overhauls; construction of patios and driveways; walling; water features; decking; fencing; tree and hedge work; etc.
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