Originally Posted by Sprout:
The housework that I didn't get done today cos I was in and out as much 
And I have some nettles I need to get out the sh*t patch garden
on the lawn?
Originally Posted by Dame_Ann_Average:
Originally Posted by Baz:
Yep....passed a certain stage .....the more advanced stages ....it's actually worse for the family I think ....although I prayed that my mum wasn't aware of what was happening .......
I'm terrified of what's to come 
No consolation I know, but there is help?
Originally Posted by Baz:
Oh 
I have to go pay a bill Apart from that , just housework .....
I only have tomorrow and an early Saturday morning this week 
Originally Posted by Sprout:
No consolation I know, but there is help?
no help in watching them suffer
Originally Posted by Dame_Ann_Average:
Originally Posted by Sprout:
The housework that I didn't get done today cos I was in and out as much And I have some nettles I need to get out the sh*t patch garden
on the lawn?
I don't have a lawn. It's all chippings but when they were put down I don't think there was any weed matting or stuff like that put down so they keep coming through 
Originally Posted by Sprout:
Originally Posted by Dame_Ann_Average:
Originally Posted by Sprout:
The housework that I didn't get done today cos I was in and out as much And I have some nettles I need to get out the sh*t patch garden
on the lawn?
I don't have a lawn. It's all chippings but when they were put down I don't think there was any weed matting or stuff like that put down so they keep coming through
cut the tops off...tip salt on the open wound of the stalk...dead and withered in a couple of days 
Originally Posted by Baz:
You just have to tell yourself that they don't know what is going on Dame .....
Originally Posted by Sprout:
Originally Posted by Dame_Ann_Average:
Originally Posted by Sprout:
The housework that I didn't get done today cos I was in and out as much And I have some nettles I need to get out the sh*t patch garden
on the lawn?
I don't have a lawn. It's all chippings but when they were put down I don't think there was any weed matting or stuff like that put down so they keep coming through
Oh heck.....loadsa weeds then 
Originally Posted by Dame_Ann_Average:
Originally Posted by Sprout:
Originally Posted by Dame_Ann_Average:
Originally Posted by Sprout:
The housework that I didn't get done today cos I was in and out as much And I have some nettles I need to get out the sh*t patch garden
on the lawn?
I don't have a lawn. It's all chippings but when they were put down I don't think there was any weed matting or stuff like that put down so they keep coming through
cut the tops off...tip salt on the open wound of the stalk...dead and withered in a couple of days
Believe me, I've tried allsorts....weedkillers don't work properly. I'll try your suggestion 
Originally Posted by Baz:
Originally Posted by Sprout:
Originally Posted by Dame_Ann_Average:
Originally Posted by Sprout:
The housework that I didn't get done today cos I was in and out as much And I have some nettles I need to get out the sh*t patch garden
on the lawn?
I don't have a lawn. It's all chippings but when they were put down I don't think there was any weed matting or stuff like that put down so they keep coming through
Oh heck.....loadsa weeds then
Just a few nettles in the middle but the border is horrendous from when next door took the hedge down for me when they had their improvements done. I'll try and take a pic and post it tomorrow
another way of applying salt...you don't have to buy expensive weedkillers
Applying Salt
Salt works as a weed killer when it dissolves into the soil around the plant roots. When you pour salt by itself around the base of a weed, it could take days for the salt to dissolve from the soil's moisture or to wait for a rainy day to help the salt soak in. There's a faster way to apply the solution and kill the weed, though. Mix 1 cup of salt in 2 cups of boiling water and pour it over the offensive weed. The boiling water burns the leaves and causes them to wilt while it helps the salt dissolve immediately into the soil around the roots. It still takes a couple of days for the salt to dehydrate the roots enough to kill most weeds, but it helps when the weeds are already damaged by the boiling water. Salt can kill plants indiscriminately and stays in the soil for years, so use it only where you don't want other plants to grow, such as driveway cracks.
Originally Posted by Sprout:
Believe me, I've tried allsorts....weedkillers don't work properly. I'll try your suggestion
salt works on everything...it kills any plant
Originally Posted by Dame_Ann_Average:
another way of applying salt...you don't have to buy expensive weedkillers
Applying Salt
Salt works as a weed killer when it dissolves into the soil around the plant roots. When you pour salt by itself around the base of a weed, it could take days for the salt to dissolve from the soil's moisture or to wait for a rainy day to help the salt soak in. There's a faster way to apply the solution and kill the weed, though. Mix 1 cup of salt in 2 cups of boiling water and pour it over the offensive weed. The boiling water burns the leaves and causes them to wilt while it helps the salt dissolve immediately into the soil around the roots. It still takes a couple of days for the salt to dehydrate the roots enough to kill most weeds, but it helps when the weeds are already damaged by the boiling water. Salt can kill plants indiscriminately and stays in the soil for years, so use it only where you don't want other plants to grow, such as driveway cracks.
Ooo that's a good idea Dame
Oh! that sounds hopeful. I'll try that. Now I need some way to get hedge stumps out. I've done one but it took days and I've got another 5 or 6 to do
Originally Posted by Baz:
Ooo that's a good idea Dame
it's great Baz..I've used it loads of times...keep it away from plants and grass though, it will kill surrounding stuff off too
Originally Posted by Sprout:
Oh! that sounds hopeful. I'll try that. Now I need some way to get hedge stumps out. I've done one but it took days and I've got another 5 or 6 to do
if you have a drill you need to kill the root with by poisoning it
Originally Posted by Baz:
Originally Posted by Dame_Ann_Average:
another way of applying salt...you don't have to buy expensive weedkillers
Applying Salt
Salt works as a weed killer when it dissolves into the soil around the plant roots. When you pour salt by itself around the base of a weed, it could take days for the salt to dissolve from the soil's moisture or to wait for a rainy day to help the salt soak in. There's a faster way to apply the solution and kill the weed, though. Mix 1 cup of salt in 2 cups of boiling water and pour it over the offensive weed. The boiling water burns the leaves and causes them to wilt while it helps the salt dissolve immediately into the soil around the roots. It still takes a couple of days for the salt to dehydrate the roots enough to kill most weeds, but it helps when the weeds are already damaged by the boiling water. Salt can kill plants indiscriminately and stays in the soil for years, so use it only where you don't want other plants to grow, such as driveway cracks.
Ooo that's a good idea Dame
ooo will try this -thanks dammeee -don't like using chemicals
Originally Posted by Rosgirl:
Rosssssssssssssssssss *hope you're chillaxing FAWNS* 
Originally Posted by Rosgirl:
Originally Posted by Dame_Ann_Average:
Originally Posted by Sprout:
Oh! that sounds hopeful. I'll try that. Now I need some way to get hedge stumps out. I've done one but it took days and I've got another 5 or 6 to do
if you have a drill you need to kill the root with by poisoning it
Nope, I don't have a drill
Originally Posted by Baz:
Originally Posted by Dame_Ann_Average:
Originally Posted by Baz:
Ooo that's a good idea Dame
it's great Baz..I've used it loads of times...keep it away from plants and grass though, it will kill surrounding stuff off too
Trust me , killing off our grass would be a plus
dameeeee *loadsa its been bliddy cold all day -hope you had a good day*FAWNS* sprooty ,bazzy
Originally Posted by Baz:
Originally Posted by Dame_Ann_Average:
Originally Posted by Baz:
Ooo that's a good idea Dame
it's great Baz..I've used it loads of times...keep it away from plants and grass though, it will kill surrounding stuff off too
Trust me , killing off our grass would be a plus
Originally Posted by Baz:
Ooo...that killer nurse thing !
I know, I just wonder what goes through their minds to want to do such a thing 
Originally Posted by Sprout:
Originally Posted by Dame_Ann_Average:
Originally Posted by Sprout:
Oh! that sounds hopeful. I'll try that. Now I need some way to get hedge stumps out. I've done one but it took days and I've got another 5 or 6 to do
if you have a drill you need to kill the root with by poisoning it
Nope, I don't have a drill
google the best way...it's something I've never done...here is 11 easy ways to get rid of weeds...
http://www.rd.com/home/gardeni...o-kill-garden-weeds/
I won't attempt the next to the last one...as if I am gonna waste vodka
Originally Posted by Dame_Ann_Average:
Originally Posted by Rosgirl:
Rosssssssssssssssssss *hope you're chillaxing FAWNS*
dammmeeee - had a bad back and felt rough today -happens every bliddy holiday but nice to chill
Originally Posted by Dame_Ann_Average:
Originally Posted by Sprout:
Originally Posted by Dame_Ann_Average:
Originally Posted by Sprout:
Oh! that sounds hopeful. I'll try that. Now I need some way to get hedge stumps out. I've done one but it took days and I've got another 5 or 6 to do
if you have a drill you need to kill the root with by poisoning it
Nope, I don't have a drill
google the best way...it's something I've never done...here is 11 easy ways to get rid of weeds...
http://www.rd.com/home/gardeni...o-kill-garden-weeds/
I won't attempt the next to the last one...as if I am gonna waste vodka
Me neither !
Originally Posted by Rosgirl:
dameeeee *loadsa its been bliddy cold all day -hope you had a good day*FAWNS* sprooty ,bazzy
not bad thanks Ros, not really warm, but mild tonight
Originally Posted by Baz:
Hi again Ros Good day ?
not bad thanks bazzy did you have a good day?
Originally Posted by Rosgirl:
dammmeeee - had a bad back and felt rough today -happens every bliddy holiday but nice to chill
hope it improves quickly Ros
Originally Posted by Dame_Ann_Average:
Originally Posted by Rosgirl:
dameeeee *loadsa its been bliddy cold all day -hope you had a good day*FAWNS* sprooty ,bazzy
not bad thanks Ros, not really warm, but mild tonight
yes it did get warmer at teatime dammmeeee