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I have just moved In and the ground is very uneven with lots of weeds

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  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    The patio looks much better for a good weeding! It's a shame someone decided to put red paint on it at some point though. It's already flaking so it might be worth trying a pressure washer if you can borrow one, and see if that will shift some more of the paint.
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I've just seen your post @Lizzie27 - gravel just moves over a solid surface like paving, when you walk on it, especially when it's wet. 
    That's looking a whole lot better already @amandabretnall42cPYbXutD  :)
    You can get paint for using on paving - it might be worth seeing if there's something suitable that you could use to just tart that up a bit. If you're able to get some mortar [in short supply just now unfortunately] you might be able to fill the crack and gaps too. Alternatively, make them bigger and plant some low growing, spreading plants in the spaces.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • amandabretnall42cPYbXutDamandabretnall42cPYbXutD Posts: 15
    JennyJ said:
    The patio looks much better for a good weeding! It's a shame someone decided to put red paint on it at some point though. It's already flaking so it might be worth trying a pressure washer if you can borrow one, and see if that will shift some more of the paint.

    Thankyou. 
    Good idea I shall try the pressure washer I think x
  • Busy-LizzieBusy-Lizzie Posts: 24,043
    Looks heaps better, well done.
    Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Fairygirl said:
    I've just seen your post @Lizzie27 - gravel just moves over a solid surface like paving, when you walk on it, especially when it's wet. 

    My brother broke his ankle very badly when gravel on a hard surface moved under his foot as he walked on it ... it can be very dangerous indeed.  :o

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • amandabretnall42cPYbXutDamandabretnall42cPYbXutD Posts: 15
    Busy-Lizzie said:
    Looks heaps better, well done.
    Many thanks. 
  • amandabretnall42cPYbXutDamandabretnall42cPYbXutD Posts: 15
    Dovefromabove said:
    Fairygirl said:
    I've just seen your post @Lizzie27 - gravel just moves over a solid surface like paving, when you walk on it, especially when it's wet. 

    My brother broke his ankle very badly when gravel on a hard surface moved under his foot as he walked on it ... it can be very dangerous indeed.  :o
    Ouch hope he's ok now 
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    The ankle is mended thanks 😊 … but he’s a farmer and it was a busy time of year … he was ‘rather annoyed’ 🤬 … 😉 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • amandabretnall42cPYbXutDamandabretnall42cPYbXutD Posts: 15
    Dovefromabove said:
    The ankle is mended thanks 😊 … but he’s a farmer and it was a busy time of year … he was ‘rather annoyed’ 🤬 … 😉 
    Oh no. That's not good. Farmers are always busy I bet 
    Im glad he's all good now. 
  • CharlotteFCharlotteF Posts: 337
    Wow, what a transformation already!
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