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Old 10-08-2006, 11:02 AM posted to uk.rec.gardening
Nick Maclaren Nick Maclaren is offline
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Default Stones under apple trees


In article ,
Malcolm writes:
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| And what does a 3' x 2.5' slab weigh, do you suppose?

Of the order of 2 cwt. Even for navvies, getting one of those to the
bottom of a 3' hole is a two-man job.

At least with digging a hole (in SOFT ground), you can adjust the
amount you dig to your strength.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.