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Post by Geranium on Aug 15, 2011 18:36:12 GMT
I love wood, I have a few around the garden. What do you treat yours with? Nothing, Wf - the wood is something unusual - can't remember the name - and will go grey, but shouldn't rot. It was a complete surprise, Peony - and a very nice one.  |
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Post by wildlifefriendly on Aug 15, 2011 18:51:59 GMT
I think you should look into some sort of preservative Geranium, all wood rots, some faster than others but it all rots eventually.
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Post by Geranium on Aug 15, 2011 20:14:23 GMT
Yes, I'd agree with that. I was sent out to buy a can - but OH said it wasn't the right sort, so nothing got done. I think we might contact the supplier and ask advice. It's useless asking at GCs or DIY stores, as the wood is totally unknown to them.
Thanks for the nudge.
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Post by wildlifefriendly on Aug 15, 2011 21:55:19 GMT
Raw Linseed oil is good for wood, it feeds it and protects it. It will bring the colour out in the wood but you probably won’t want that to happen on the grey one.
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Post by Geranium on Aug 16, 2011 8:43:12 GMT
No, you're right - but thanks for that. I'll ask Nigel (the supplier) for some thoughts.
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Post by blossom on Aug 16, 2011 9:35:31 GMT
We have wooden sculptures and benches.The carver suggested we wipe them over each autumn with something called "artificial creosote". It doesn't smell or change the colour, it just soaks in quickly. We have been doing it for several years and the appearance of the objects hasn't changed in the slightest. They are all hardwood, as, I suspect are your sculptures |
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Post by cowslip on Aug 16, 2011 9:46:47 GMT
The Friends of the Park group which I am a member of have commissioned several tree sculptures in our park and the carver always sprays them with Ronseal hardwood decking oil - natural finish and recommends that this be used every 2 to 3 years. They are all looking good so far.
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Post by grindle on Aug 16, 2011 13:05:24 GMT
Lovely birthday present G ;D
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Post by Geranium on Aug 16, 2011 14:35:47 GMT
It was, Grindle. Thank you for the suggestions, Bossom and Cowslip. We're waiting to hear back from the supplier. I'll tell you what he says. |
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Post by elijahbblue on Aug 16, 2011 15:37:57 GMT
 [glow=red,2,300][/glow] Lucky lady, I would still want the chocs, will be an even greater asset to your lovely garden B.
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Post by Cherry on Aug 16, 2011 16:16:23 GMT
They are beautiful Geranium. I would love them. They are better than a stumpery and they look good.
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Post by Geranium on Aug 16, 2011 18:55:15 GMT
Thanks, Eb and Cherry. I'm not into gnomes or garden ornaments, but I do like natural objects. |
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Post by grindle on Aug 17, 2011 5:17:11 GMT
Thanks, Eb and Cherry. I'm not into gnomes or garden ornaments, but I do like natural objects. [/color][/color] you don't want to look in my garden then ;D |
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Post by wildlifefriendly on Aug 17, 2011 7:53:21 GMT
The Friends of the Park group which I am a member of have commissioned several tree sculptures in our park and the carver always sprays them with Ronseal hardwood decking oil - natural finish and recommends that this be used every 2 to 3 years. They are all looking good so far. That is a good tip, spraying would be so much easier. I'll be interested to hear what geranium's supplier has to say too. One of mine takes for ever to do because it is not at all smooth.  |
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Post by Geranium on Aug 17, 2011 8:14:52 GMT
I like that, Wf - but I would, wouldn't I! May we see the others please? |
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[glow=red,2,300][/glow] Lucky lady, I would still want the chocs, will be an even greater asset to your lovely garden B.
