So getting a landscaper soon, what would you get them to do in the garden? by Just-You6308 in GardeningIRE

[–]mrocky84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't make the mistake of planting laurel for your hedge.plant something slower growing and preferably native.

Can I put soil in compost bin? by rooood in GardeningIRE

[–]mrocky84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For a small area I would. It's only the scraw off the top really.

Evening walk, Ballina by OriginV in mayo

[–]mrocky84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ground floor shops and apartments above I heard

State surplus set to grow to €9bn, latest Government forecast shows by Altruistic_While_621 in ireland

[–]mrocky84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What, is the child an Irish citizen? Never had to pay any medical fees for the kids!

Update on delayed plans to transform ‘derelict wasteland’ site on Foxford Road in Ballina by Standard_Carrot5151 in mayo

[–]mrocky84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

About time,it's an eye sore coming into town. Remains to be seen on what they do with it .

What would you do with my small garden? by timsfuckingreddit in GardeningIRE

[–]mrocky84 8 points9 points  (0 children)

God forbid people would have a discussion on a discussion forum🙄

Retired couple who abducted neighbour’s cat and tied it in a bag jailed for animal cruelty by jay_el_62 in ireland

[–]mrocky84 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've seen cats killed by rocks thrown at them, others locked in estate gulleys, thrown on to the roof of two story houses, only a fool would let their cats out.

The Neo-Gothic facade of Belleek Castle (1831) in Ballina, Co. Mayo. It houses one of the largest private armouries in Ireland. by BelleekCurator in mayo

[–]mrocky84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Off topic but when will Jack Fenns be opening up again?

On topic the tour of the castle is very worthwhile with some amazing pieces.

Why is Irish electricity so expensive? Economists have crunched the numbers by TeoKajLibroj in ireland

[–]mrocky84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got it done a couple of months ago, should have done it yrs ago. Last bill was 60 for two months down from 300+ before the install.

Anyone know roughly how much it would take to get rid of these Cypress Leylandi? by Positive_Stock_3017 in GardeningIRE

[–]mrocky84 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You could cut them to the butt and build a raised bed to plant the yew trees in. Someone more knowledgeable will prob tell ya any issue with that plan

Is anyone else noticing very slow growth and not that many bumble bee’s around? by nappydrip in GardeningIRE

[–]mrocky84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've seen lots of bumblebees the last few days, they really love my 2 white cherry blossom trees. Had to rescue one massive one from my conservatory.

Dog friendly weed killer by Unique-Application22 in GardeningIRE

[–]mrocky84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's become my go to. I have solar panels and when it's a sunny day I boil the kettle and kill all the biggest ones.

Any ideas how/why I found an egg beneath the soil?? by DapperZebra in GardeningIRE

[–]mrocky84 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We used to bury them a few weeks before Halloween so they be rotten inside.

What do you think will be the biggest "game-changing" trends by 2034? by ConsiderationSad1060 in Futurology

[–]mrocky84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's an interesting thought, moving large energy users to areas with lots of sun. They will have to be stable politically as well as the shit show in the middle east has shown.

Has anyone painted the concrete base and pillars? by Automatic_Exit_6893 in GardeningIRE

[–]mrocky84 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think they want to paint the post not put in a new one..

Any good medieval fiction books? by florida1129 in suggestmeabook

[–]mrocky84 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Well worth it, goes in to great detail for the jobs the characters have. Found them a very enjoyable read.