Bright Yellow Pipe Insulation

[Bill HH]

Cut them to length for starter pots for beans etc, just peel them open to release the plant. Better than loo roll centres and re-useable. Plus they would insulate the roots nicely.

[Bill HH]

I'm done.....

[Lumpy]

Bill = like Bren you are a genius

[Potstubsdustbins]

One word of caution I do know that real pipe insul has chemicals added to stop pest infestations I have no idea if this stuff is treated.

[KevinM67]

One word of caution I do know that real pipe insul has chemicals added to stop pest infestations I have no idea if this stuff is treated.

Wow - I didn't know that.

Why is that, would they knaw at it and use it as bedding or something ?

[lottie dolly]

surly..if used as a pot for seed/plant,no matter how small the plant be prior to plant out,the roots would be entwined in the foam,and so destroy the root system when trying to get it out,but would be ideal,if,like has been said free from and biodegrade,

[Snadger]

I bumped into some scaffolding on the high street and knacked my shoulder and head.

It should have had a yellow protective cover on it.

A little birdie told me (probably the same one that was spinning arouind my head when I regained consciousness) that someone called lumpy had knicked it!

They then had the audacity to ask around as to what it could be used for?

This'Lumpy' person will be hearing from my solicitors!

[Bill HH]

surly..if used as a pot for seed/plant,no matter how small the plant be prior to plant out,the roots would be entwined in the foam,and so destroy the root system when trying to get it out,but would be ideal,if,like has been said free from and biodegrade,

It is rather worrying when any of my ideas are taken seriously, I merely toss them in so that scientific geniouses may stand on my shoulders and reach new heights.


But it needs testing, my opinion is that roots will not penetrate this stuff, ive never seen things growing on foam lagging, and the chemicals will control little nasties like slugs and wireworms but be of little significance once the plant is bigger, sort of win win.

[Bill HH]

Cut lengths of foam tube and fit side by side in a tray, stuff your seed potatoes in the split to chit (innit).

use it to protect the edges of saws, blades etc when in storage.

The more i consider this stuff the more essential it is becoming!

[Lumpy]

Good idea Bill - you could always ask Snadger where to get some from!

[Snadger]

Good idea Bill - you could always ask Snadger where to get some from!

I did know, but all the local veg gardeners have nicked it now!

[Lumpy]

I have found a use for it..........

I have put it on the pole that supports the spinny washing line and it's brilliant.

Not too in your face during the day but at night it really glows so it makes it easier for me and the dog, who both don't see to well to avoid it.

[rary]

Lumpy, and so kind, that great it gives the dog somewhere to aim for
But if you use a frame for protective covering you could use the foam to protect the cover from rubbing