AIBU. Public flogging for garden taste misdemeanors

Incase anyones intersted: bark mulch works well under swings etc. Stops mud (if that really bothers you) looks nice and is insect and soil friendly. Also a fairly soft landing for kids. It is a by product

Good point foxyferret

I like mirrors in tiny post stamp gardens or dark corners. We have a dark corner where the extension comes out further than the house that at the mo is an ugly dumping ground for bins etc. It is surrounded on 3 sides by walls and at the mo isnt really part of the garden. I was thinking of putting some "interesting" things in there to bring it to life. Would a mirror in that space be okay as birds wouldnt have a "run" at it IYKWIM or not?

Pleached trees! Our neighbour has just planted them along the bottom boundary and side boundary with us. He has used hornbeam. We are interested to know how he is going to maintain hornbeam. Don't get me wrong, I like hornbeam in a hedge situation but not when it is going to encroach on our garden. Also wind chimes are awful and people who leave their outside lights on all night. In my opinion!!

People will chose artificial grass ultimately because they like it. And that matters more to them than the impact its having overall. And thats okay: own it. You LIKE it and WANTED it.

But dont try to pretend that it is the only viable alternative to grass lawns or that it doesnt have an impact on the eco system (or that the impact is so small that it can be offset by a few planters and a bird feeder).

Artificial grass is a widespread problem as a trend.

No one is going to come and confiscate it from you! But dont try and argue that its not problematic.

I don’t like to see mirrors in gardens as I am a bird lover. They have enough trouble with crashing into windows, they don’t need the extra hazard of mirrors. As for artificial grass, a no no in my book. Birds cannot dig for worms in that.

"superbugs"

We do however need less superbigs and a healthy ecosystem to survive...

Yet again: artificial lawns are not the only alternative to high maintenance grass!

Clover, meadow lawns even bark mulch etc all take much less care. Nobody NEEDS artificial lawns.

Whats wrong with mud? I spent many happy childhood hours making mud cakes.

Mud is good. And healthy. And not that hard to wash off.

Well that's me told ! I moved close to my DD to help with her young children. The bungalow I found suits me well and had a smallish garden which was paved over, uninviting and dangerous for small children. After much thought I had it covered with artificial grass. I am widowed and have arthritis in my hands which would make manoeuvring a lawn mower extremely painful. It looks much better than the paving and the children love it.I have never felt the need to justify my choice before !

No I am not happy gillybob. That people like your DD continue to think its okay to treat the environment that way despite of all the readily available warnings and knowledge. "Disinfecting" the soil: humans are awful! What world will our GC have left??

One of my children has it in her children's play area...perfect for when paddling pool is out...no mud. Oh and it looks real.

Well whatever notanan Your last comment has really upset me and I am now leaving this nasty thread. I don't want to read any more of your nasty little sarcastic comments. I hope you are proud of yourself .

You are praising your daughter for doing something that affects EVERYONES health gillybob so I say fair game!

The soil is like the gut of the ecosystem.

Wiping out normal gut bacteria paves the way for fungal colonisations and resistant superbugs.

Soil works the same way. And insects then spread the "bad bacteria" throughout the population.

You cannot have a healthy sysyem of bugs, birds, wildlife and ultimately humans without good healthy soil bacteria at the base of the pyramid

Maybe if your daughter was less keen on sterilising her environment she wouldnt have these sensitivities?

That is below the belt notanan and beyond nasty. You have no bloody idea.

My one year old DGD has very sensitive skin and this product was highly recommended.

Maybe if your daughter was less keen on sterilising her environment she wouldnt have these sensitivities?

I agree about wind chimes!!!!!!!!!!!!

The good stuff looks a lot better than uncut grass full of weeds and moss .

It is not "superior knowledge" to understand that if something "disinfects" it will be changing the bacteria profile in the area that it is used on. Whether the "disinfectant" comes from organic sources or not.

Organic chemicals can be stronger tham synthetic ones. Organic doesnt = harmless.

Gardens and soils should not be "disinfected"

Notanan2, gardens should be gardens, not manicured 'outdoor rooms' I believe.

Obviously I bow to your superior knowledge on all things soil related notanan but I really can't see what harm peppermint, orange and lavender can do to the environment?

Although you will probably correct me. My one year old DGD has very sensitive skin and this product was highly recommended.

I have a pink flamingo ?

We visit friends regularly and drive past a posh house that’s been extensively renovated. For months now we’ve watched as roof, windows, render etc have been revamped. Last week two big security gates were added giving it the appearance of Colditz. Plus two of the most hideous concrete lions you’ve ever seen cemented onto the pillar of each gate. We were staggered that anyone could choose such hideous adornments. We christened them Pinky and Perky !

www.onlinecarpets.co.uk/outdoor-carpet.html yuck