"Alastair Niddrie from SILEX UK here. We are a stone consultancy and specialise in the protection and maintenance of natural stone.
Why does exterior stone require sealing and what do you want to achieve?
Most of our clients ask for a sealant on…"
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Slow and low growing turf?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason Lee Sutton Feb 18, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I am looking for a supplier of slow and low growing turf (which only needs to be mowed or strimmed a few times a season...??) Needs to be fairly hard wearing, as used for paths in places. It doesn't…Continue
Strimmer/Brush Cutter Engine repair?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mark Jul 16, 2011. 19 Replies 0 Likes
The engine of my Ryobi Brushcutter/Strimmer seized up today, the person using it forgot to add oil to the petrol (promise it wasn't me!) As it's only a year or so old and cost a fair bit I was…Continue
Tags: repair, engine, brushcutter, strimmer
Sinking a trampoline?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Atlantic Trampolines Dec 12, 2012. 7 Replies 0 Likes
I'm working on a garden at the moment where the clients want to sink the trampoline in the ground. Can anyone give me some advice and do's and don'ts? Ta. Tracy…Continue
Horizontal fencing /trellis?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tracy McQue Mar 1, 2011. 6 Replies 0 Likes
We've been building a lot of these for clients on site ourselves, but wondering about trying the pre-made panels, like these: …Continue
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Tim Horner replied to Tracy McQue's discussion Sandstone sealant?"All really good advice on some nice product out there. One word of advice is that alot of the products and developed for internal stone flooring, they do a lovely job on external stone but the workable conditions are often limited by temperature…"
Premium SupplierChris Frankland replied to Tracy McQue's discussion Sandstone sealant?
"Hi Tracey & Graham,I work for Marshalls, and we do indeed have vast experience of imported sandstones from around the world.
In my opinion, most Sandstone’s for external use don’t need sealing-especially the Quartzitic sandstones…"
A discussion started by Tracy McQue was featuredSandstone sealant?
I am just finishing a job where we have laid a sawn edged polished sandstone (Bradstone Fossil Buff) which is pretty porous. Wonder if anyone has any products they'd recommend to seal it?Want something that won't darken it in colour, and won't make it look shiny, anyone got any ideas to help?See More
Atlantic Trampolines replied to Tracy McQue's discussion Sinking a trampoline?"There are quite a few factors to consider if you are proposing to sink your trampoline into the ground including drainage, support for the sides of the hole and making allowance for the movement of air when someone is bouncing. Our blog article…"
Jason Lee Sutton replied to Tracy McQue's discussion Slow and low growing turf?" I too am of the opinion, that low maintenance lawns can defeat the object. In reality, they certainly do improve on normal grass cutting regime, but still need regular cutting or the grass will as pointed out lose its…"
PRO MemberDavid Cox replied to Tracy McQue's discussion Slow and low growing turf?
"Interesting - my only concern is how do you regulate the faster growing weed grasses, weeds and if the lawn became compacted the moss? A slow growing grass would be at a severe and unavoidable competition disadvantage against weeds and other…"
Jason Lee Sutton replied to Tracy McQue's discussion Slow and low growing turf?"Hi Tracey,
We supply a turfgrass comprising 80% fescue and 20% Rye. This is considered to be the most suitable blend between appearance, durablility and maintenance for normal garden lawns with most T.G.A Growers (Turfgrass Growers…"
Alex Collins replied to Tracy McQue's discussion Composite v hardwood decking?"Dear Tracy, as the only UK manufacturer of composite decking (and with 10 years composite decking manufacturing experience) I hope that I am well placed to answer your queries.
Cost per m2 is around £40+vat +del
We make to length so you…"
Alex Collins replied to Tracy McQue's discussion Composite v hardwood decking?"Hi Keiron,
Firstly, thanks for the positive review on our Ecodek composite decking, I'm sure it will give you years of pleasure.
Regarding cut ends - if you apply some Danish Oil to those ends, you will find that they blend right in with the…"
"Hi All,
This is my first post ever so bare with me, i laid a 60m2 raised deck in sunny cornwall last summer i thought the product very good i used the dark brown which weathered in nicely in the first month and still looks great it is a very nice…"
PRO MemberRich AGS replied to Tracy McQue's discussion Slow and low growing turf?
"I would be looking at mix of 40% crested hair grass / 30% slender creeping red fescue/ 30% hard fescue , this is low maintenance mix but with the hard fescue for hard wearing areas , "
PRO MemberDavid Cox replied to Tracy McQue's discussion Slow and low growing turf?
"I've only heard bad things about slow growing turf - The main complaint being that after a short time wild / weed grasses will naturally grow in any lawn - and as these will grow faster than slow grow grass, you will get Lots and lots of…"
Tracy McQue posted a discussionSlow and low growing turf?
I am looking for a supplier of slow and low growing turf (which only needs to be mowed or strimmed a few times a season...??) Needs to be fairly hard wearing, as used for paths in places. It doesn't need to be beautiful & manicured (clients quite like it being fairly naturalistic looking). Have found various grass seed which seem to fit the bill, but I don't think clients will be keen to wait for it to establish. Does such a turf exist, or is seeding the way?Any help gratefully…See More
Mark replied to Tracy McQue's discussion Strimmer/Brush Cutter Engine repair?"Remind me not to buy anything from you then Paul Lol
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Geoff Norfolk replied to Tracy McQue's discussion Strimmer/Brush Cutter Engine repair?"Unfortunately, when these engines seize, the piston is usually quite badly damaged with scoring and some of the alloy from the piston often "spreads" onto the cylinder wall. The piston rings also become jammed in their grooves...........…"
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- I'm a Garden Designer in Edinburgh, working as far afield as Fife, East Lothian and beyond. Retrained in Horticulture & Landscaping a few years back, built my own gardens for a couple of years before going back to college to study GD and then starting McQue Gardens. Previous to that I worked for years in IT and as Project Manager on various house and garden projects.
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Challenging gardens and chocolate fudge brownies?
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 12:51 0 Comments 0 Likes
A tale of a garden in Edinburgh conservation area of Stockbridge, behind a 3 storey 'A' listed town-house with no access other than through the house. From this:
To this:…
Continue A front garden with not much promise - Sketchup works its miracle again!
Posted on November 30, 2010 at 11:23 0 Comments 0 Likes
A recent blog post about a front garden in Edinburgh, which was tarmac covered and showed little promise - combination of imaginative use of materials and 3D modelling saves the day!…
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Garden Designers Top Ten Plants & combinations.
Posted on October 19, 2010 at 12:30 4 Comments 0 Likes
Have added a new post about top ten new plants that I've used this year in clients' gardens and some interesting plant combinations. Full post is at http://mcquegardens.blogspot.com/ and here is a taster:… Continue
Yellow is the colour?
Posted on September 20, 2010 at 11:23 0 Comments 0 Likes
I've recently been involved in a planting scheme for a client who's favourite colour is yellow, something I've kept away from for years. Here's how I got on and what I feel about using it now.…
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Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 15:07 on January 26, 2011,
Paul-Mark vincent said… Hello Tracy
Like your approach to 3d and the way you integrate it onto your projects. From my perspective it's the way forward. Here's a link showing the kind of stuff I so both for my own projects and other designers.
Best Paul-Mark
http://www.flickr.com/photos/92301551@N00/sets/72157625610005474/
- At 19:14 on March 30, 2010,
Manjit Yadav said… - Hello Tracy,hope u r doing well?We have received your Black Thin Slate panel over the port yesterday and I am just waiting for the Black Slate which we have ordered after 10 days of these panel. As soon we have them in Grange mouth, I will drop you a message and you can send any people to collect them from our Fort Kinnaird depot.I already emailed Amber about this.Speak soon...Regards Manjit
- At 15:49 on February 27, 2010, Manjit Yadav said…
- Hello Tracy,hw r u?Just to let you know I have got confirmation from Shipping Lines that our Natural Stone Panels for the show will arrive here on 30th March.We have managed to put small sizes as well.Hopefully,students will be happy to know that and I think we have beaten our final date i.e. April fools Day..lol.You could come and collect them at any time after that.Enjoy your weekend!!!Regards Manjit
- At 13:45 on February 24, 2010,
James said… - Hi Tracy,
Passed you a couple of times in town I think ! Have you got a wee Citroen Van ?
James
- At 8:00 on February 16, 2010,
a design and build company said… - I would never have known it was Photoshop, you must be a dab-hand to get them results. I must admit that it must be the best program for colouring up plans. You can get some really nice pastel shades to represent grass etc. It's also great for annotating up images too!
- At 18:58 on February 15, 2010, a design and build company said…
- Hi Tracy
What's the 'other' software you use to produce your drawings, the results are fantastic!
- At 18:40 on February 15, 2010, Tracy McQue said…
- Hi Phil, thanks for that, no worries. Been checking the website a bit more over the last few days, looks like a really useful place to be! Will add more content, posts etc as I get a bit more familiar with it all.
Tracy
- At 15:02 on February 11, 2010,
PRO MemberPhil Voice said… - Hi Tracy
Welcome to the Landscape Juice Network and I apologise for taking so long to get in touch.
I hope that you find the site useful.
Kind regards
Phil Voice
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