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Post by Rosefriend on Apr 7, 2008 16:04:02 GMT
Amo started a great thread not long ago as to what Tools we all use gardenworld.proboards103.com/index.cgi?board=chat&action=display&thread=5319&page=1#140638...well that started me thinking about what we do to make our gardening lives more accessible/easier. A couple of years ago I decided that picking up 50 litre tubs full of earth wasn't doing my back any good at all and bought a Hand truck/trolley thing - not sure what they are called in the UK...similar to one of these..  This means for me that I can move the tubs without help and I have also bought a tool carrier à la Amo, and I now do not have to walk back into the house every few minutes to fetch something. Raised beds are a fantastic way of making things easier - have any of you any good ideas for making gardening life just a little bit easier ....should the need arise of course!! RF |
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Post by Shrubrose on Apr 7, 2008 18:38:22 GMT
Get someone else to do it! ;D Well you did ask RF.
Ok, joking aside - mow weekly (if weather allows). It takes less time and always looks good!
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Post by Amo on Apr 7, 2008 20:49:31 GMT
 I think my little bag is the best thing I've found in ages. Having slip on shoes like Cloggies are great when you have to keep going in and out of the house like I do. Great for a quick exchange into house shoes. And the little green tray thingy in the green house for potting compost, that's good for keeping it all a bit tidier.
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Post by Weeterrier on Apr 7, 2008 22:17:31 GMT
I've spotted something I'd like on Crocus. A four-wheeled trailer thingy. It would really help with collecting the molehills. Now, if I could tether up the horses in the field to pull it, I'd be made up ;D
You know, I don't think I have any mod-cons. Though the two wheely bins I have to collect rain from the greenhouse roof certainly save me a long walk to and from the tap, and they were free.
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Post by Chuckles on Apr 14, 2008 21:55:17 GMT
I sure could have done with that trolley thing the last few days RF, would have made life easier when moving large full pots around. My problem is space to manouvre something like that round the paths and up the steps though  I did get myself a small wheelbarrow thinking that would help but I have some really tight spots too and end up tipping it over  I do have one of those green tray things that you have Amo, they are brilliant. Have found the large black trays good too for the same thing, they are also good when you've potted up loads of pots. I have one on my outside ptting table, fill it with water and put the pots straight in it and let them have a good drink  |
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Post by Amo on Apr 15, 2008 6:34:07 GMT
I have those large grow bag drip trays on my staging for that Chuckles. They work a treat as they're sized for seed trays too. An I have the wire sided garden cart, but I keep forgetting we're on a hill and it has no brakes. |
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Post by Dutchy on Apr 15, 2008 7:36:04 GMT
Maybe not the thing you use during gardening but I have a foldable bucket in my car.
You can get 10 liter of water in it but you can also use it for collecting that plant material from a friends garden without the car going slightly black.
Folded it is but a disc like those children play things and fits under the chair.
( I admit to having two. )
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Post by andy on Apr 15, 2008 9:52:34 GMT
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Post by Tig on Apr 15, 2008 10:08:32 GMT
You at work Andy  Want a new park, or should that be a car park ;D I have a sack-truck for moving heavy things about, trouble is it has all my bags of compost on it in the garage at the mo, so I couldn't get at it if I needed to! My extendable loppers are my favourite tools, saves getting the step ladders out. I have some cat litter trays (clean ones!) which I stand my taller fibre pots in, because the sides are taller the pots stay upright. Dutchy I have a folding bucket in the car, and several plastic bags, and a huge cover that fits the boot, just in case .... x Tig |
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Post by Rosefriend on Apr 15, 2008 10:38:41 GMT
Hey Andy - you forgot this....  RF |
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Post by andy on Apr 15, 2008 11:17:07 GMT
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Post by andy on Apr 15, 2008 11:19:14 GMT
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Post by Rosefriend on Apr 15, 2008 11:25:39 GMT
oooo - cheeky ....don't look bad do they really..... what have you chosen Andy? I also have a load of these around.....makes it easier to sweep the terrace etc.  RF |
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Post by Chuckles on Apr 15, 2008 11:38:53 GMT
WOW a dog owning gardeners dream and no mowing or edging or re seeding or patching or worm casts ;D |
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Post by andy on Apr 15, 2008 12:32:10 GMT
WOW a dog owning gardeners dream and no mowing or edging or re seeding or patching or worm casts ;D I'm sorely tempted believe me Chuckles....i only have 15m2 too so that would cost just under £200  |
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Post by Tig on Apr 15, 2008 13:04:57 GMT
What happens to it after a couple of years of bird droppings and general debris landing on it? If it needs regular vacuuming count me out - sounds too much like housework  Tig |
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I did get myself a small wheelbarrow thinking that would help but I have some really tight spots too and end up tipping it over 
