Pocster Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 SWMBO has an idea! ( I don't mind as it's minimal work for me ) This lovely concrete block wall needs painting ( white I have been told ) - assume I need to treat this wall with something?? This prep ready for her vertical garden idea ( anyone done something similar ? ; how did you deal with irrigation? ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted January 29, 2022 Author Share Posted January 29, 2022 Pizza later people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell griffiths Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 What time do you want me around, will be near bath tonight, so not far to pop in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted January 29, 2022 Author Share Posted January 29, 2022 10 minutes ago, Russell griffiths said: What time do you want me around, will be near bath tonight, so not far to pop in. You bringing steak and wine or (expletive deleted) all ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 9 minutes ago, pocster said: You bringing steak and wine or (expletive deleted) all ? If you get hold of him he'll certainly whine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 I'm thinking maybe Zinnser Bulls Eye 123 for the wall? Before the colour of your choice. Could you bolt some offset stainless mesh to the wall for a climbing plant screen or are you thinking terraces? FFS not ivy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted January 29, 2022 Author Share Posted January 29, 2022 4 minutes ago, Onoff said: I'm thinking maybe Zinnser Bulls Eye 123 for the wall? Before the colour of your choice. Could you bolt some offset stainless mesh to the wall for a climbing plant screen or are you thinking terraces? FFS not ivy! I’ll check out the zinnser stuff SWMBO wants a (expletive deleted)ing tropical forest growing up there with green shitty things we eat aswell . I just say “ yeah “ then think ffs . Looked at the material pocket wall hangers ( Amazon etc ) - seem shite . So maybe plant ‘ troughs ‘ bolted to the wall - who knows !! ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 What about stainless steel cable trays then window boxes sitting on them. Easy to maintain. Simple pipework irrigation system...or a watering can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted January 29, 2022 Author Share Posted January 29, 2022 21 minutes ago, Onoff said: What about stainless steel cable trays then window boxes sitting on them. Easy to maintain. Simple pipework irrigation system...or a watering can. Would cable trays be strong enough to hold window boxes + soil , water and plant ?? Watering can too much like hard work ! Automate watering for sure ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted January 29, 2022 Author Share Posted January 29, 2022 Trays too expensive f me ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 Am I the only one wondering why there is no mortar between the blocks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted January 29, 2022 Author Share Posted January 29, 2022 1 minute ago, ProDave said: Am I the only one wondering why there is no mortar between the blocks? Doesn’t need to be . Dry fit system . Interlocking then you just crane pump concrete straight into them . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 7 minutes ago, pocster said: Trays too expensive f me ! That's a first! ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted January 29, 2022 Author Share Posted January 29, 2022 Just now, Onoff said: That's a first! ? This is a SWMBO thing so minimal cost is essential!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 6 minutes ago, pocster said: This is a SWMBO thing so minimal cost is essential!! Stainless wires suspending hanging baskets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 Chains? Brackets at the top, chain coming down, baskets affixed to the chains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted January 29, 2022 Author Share Posted January 29, 2022 1 minute ago, Onoff said: Chains? Brackets at the top, chain coming down, baskets affixed to the chains. Maybe . I can then (expletive deleted)ing hang her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roundtuit Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 A quick wash with bleach (sure your familiar with that procedure), then standard masonry paint perhaps. Doesn’t matter what colour, it will end up green! Not sure how you plant it, but I'd go for a drip irrigation system rather than get the hosepipe on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell griffiths Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 Why don’t you put in a proper living wall system you tight sod. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted January 29, 2022 Author Share Posted January 29, 2022 39 minutes ago, Russell griffiths said: Why don’t you put in a proper living wall system you tight sod. Got other walls to do . Why spend £1000’s just to get 6 strawberries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone West Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 4 hours ago, pocster said: This lovely concrete block wall needs painting ( white I have been told ) - assume I need to treat this wall with something?? I used Durbocem last summer to paint a damp retaining wall. Seems to have worked well and I only brushed the surface off before painting. https://www.andrewscoatings.co.uk/shop/interior-exterior-walls/damp-mould/durbocem/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 3 hours ago, Russell griffiths said: Why don’t you put in a proper living wall system you tight sod. Not that tight ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radian Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 Just hang those Aco drains on the wall and plant cress in the slots. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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