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Hollow in Crook of Beech

Started this discussion. Last reply by andy@ Doughty Garden Maintenance Apr 2. 11 Replies

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Best Timber as Fuel for Woodburners

Started this discussion. Last reply by David Cox Mar 27. 26 Replies

As I sit in my kitchen in my non centrally heated house bathing in 23.8 C (0.9 C and snow and gales outside) temperature produced by my new wood burning stove (1 Month) I reckon I have a big job…Continue

National Memorial Arboretum

Started this discussion. Last reply by John Baker Feb 10. 3 Replies

This is a loaded question, but can I ask if anybody here is familiar with, or a recent visitor to the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire?I am looking for an 'expert' assessment on the…Continue

Moisture Content of treated timber

Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul McNulty Feb 2. 2 Replies

Earlier this week, I purchased some treated D-rail and bevelled rail to make a gate (for a relatively agricultural application) from local builders merchant, where it is stored outside.As happens…Continue

Tags: content, moisture, timber, treated

 

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John Baker liked Etesia UK's discussion www.etesia.co.uk
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John Baker replied to Gary RK's discussion Why don't young people consider a gardening job?
""I can come up with toss like that without even getting out of bed, oh wait they probably do. I've never read anything mainstream/industry biased that's even made me sit up and think..." said Richard BGOs are not exclusive…"
Apr 18
John Baker replied to steve loftus's discussion ROLLER WEIGHT VS FORWARD MOTION
"Am no expert, but I reckon the downward force is the same whatever speed you do but if going slowly you exert that force for longer...hence more 'squashing' or whatever the technical term is.By my estimation, assume width 200cm, weight 4…"
Apr 15
John Baker replied to steve loftus's discussion ROLLER WEIGHT VS FORWARD MOTION
"I assume we all accept that and guess the question is about ground pressure. A Chieftain tank is 52 tonnes and it was an article of faith that you could put your foot in front of the track, let it drive over and no damage would be done...never felt…"
Apr 15
John Baker replied to steve loftus's discussion ROLLER WEIGHT VS FORWARD MOTION
"I assume width of roller is another figure needed to answer question??"
Apr 15
John Baker replied to Gary RK's discussion Looking forward to improved weather next week ?
"Bone dry week please so i can get round all my regulars, then 2 weeks of snow so i can disappear to Texas for a fortnight without being missed! Never gone away at this time before, but free trip and too good a chance to miss."
Apr 14

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andy@ Doughty Garden Maintenance liked John Baker's discussion Hollow in Crook of Beech
Apr 2

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andy@ Doughty Garden Maintenance replied to John Baker's discussion Hollow in Crook of Beech
"I meant to say as well, leave the tree to it, unless it becomes dangerous which could be decades away, it'll sort itself out, trees are incredible organisms."
Apr 2

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andy@ Doughty Garden Maintenance replied to John Baker's discussion Hollow in Crook of Beech
"at my manor house job, there is loads of trees, each one I know personally after working there every week for 6 years, there is a few trees with concrete in them, one was an apple tree that i cut down last year, I was unaware of the concrete until I…"
Apr 2
John Baker replied to briggsandscrapem's discussion Eye opening thread on Lawnsite
"I'd no more leave my Glock in the truck than my boots. If you need your gun, are you going to ask for a time out? By the time I get to my truck, I plan to be done with the gun and making an exit. Btw, I also leave a spare mag in the door of…"
Apr 2
John Baker replied to Phil Voice's discussion I could live on £53 a week says Iain Duncan Smith
"I might have to give up smoking and drinking, hand back the car,cancel the sky sub and wear pullovers rather than set the thermostat at 20deg, and not be able to have relatives to stay in their own room, but I agree, I could live on £53 a…"
Apr 2
John Baker replied to Gary RK's discussion When do you involve a "structural" specialist in a landscape project?
Apr 1

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Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd replied to John Baker's discussion Hollow in Crook of Beech
" Thanks Liam. "
Apr 1
John Baker replied to John's discussion Extra work from no advertising
"Last week I took a couple of hours off work to try and re organise our weekly work scedule. Interesting hobby!"
Mar 30
John Baker liked paul mcdermott's discussion If you think your getting to old for gardening....
Mar 29

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Etesia UK replied to John Baker's discussion Hollow in Crook of Beech
"if you fill the hole then over time it will act as a lovely damp & dark breeding ground (between filler compound and bark of tree) for all the little nasties that rot wood and eat it to grow which will drasticly speed up the decay of the tree…"
Mar 28

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Ashfield Landscapes
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02892692345
Email address
jscbni@aol.com
About your business
Operate in west Co Down, roughly 10 miles either side of the A1 between Newry and Belfast.
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Landscaper, Designer, Domestic Garden Maintenance, Commercial Grounds/Garden Maintenance
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