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I feel like this thread might become obsolete before I finish my garden project so this is it as of today. Needs artificial grass, which is on order and pointing as well as bit to finish off round the side of the house by the shed. Pretty happy with how it has turned out so far although it's always the finishing touches that make it.
And to bring a bit of reality to the glossy pictures
respect to those who do it for a job, although I'm sure some well chosen tools wouldn't go a miss here, rather than just one big tool.
And to bring a bit of reality to the glossy pictures
respect to those who do it for a job, although I'm sure some well chosen tools wouldn't go a miss here, rather than just one big tool. Quick update on the tomatillos...
From March:
Need watering three times a day in the heat to stop them wilting. Good thing I'm WFH for the forseeable!
From March:
seiben said:
Planted some tomatillo seeds. I'm very excited about these as they're a PITA to get in this country. A must for anyone who likes a bit of Mexican food! The rest of the shonky old greenhouse will be tackled imminently...
I'd say they've taken off pretty well Need watering three times a day in the heat to stop them wilting. Good thing I'm WFH for the forseeable!
Sway said:
Be a bit wary of artificial grass...
In weather like we're experiencing at the moment, it gets incredibly hot.
Yes I've heard that. In weather like we're experiencing at the moment, it gets incredibly hot.
In essence it's going to be a fancy dog toilet and kneeling mat for gardening. The hardcore's laid, all 40cm of it at the deep end so I'm not letting them change their mind.
ChocolateFrog said:
Sway said:
Be a bit wary of artificial grass...
In weather like we're experiencing at the moment, it gets incredibly hot.
Yes I've heard that. In weather like we're experiencing at the moment, it gets incredibly hot.
In essence it's going to be a fancy dog toilet and kneeling mat for gardening. The hardcore's laid, all 40cm of it at the deep end so I'm not letting them change their mind.
We're having to do that twice a day here on our patio, otherwise the dog (who's far more sensible than I) won't go to the loo!
ChocolateFrog said:
I feel like this thread might become obsolete before I finish my garden project so this is it as of today.
I can sympathise. This is the state of my garden kitchen as of now :
Only need to complete the last course of bricks. Unfortunately this different perspective tells you why we are not quite there yet...
sleepezy said:
ChocolateFrog said:
I feel like this thread might become obsolete before I finish my garden project so this is it as of today.
I can sympathise. This is the state of my garden kitchen as of now :
Only need to complete the last course of bricks. Unfortunately this different perspective tells you why we are not quite there yet...
Your grass looks immaculate.
ChocolateFrog said:
I feel like this thread might become obsolete before I finish my garden project so this is it as of today. Needs artificial grass, which is on order and pointing as well as bit to finish off round the side of the house by the shed. Pretty happy with how it has turned out so far although it's always the finishing touches that make it.
And to bring a bit of reality to the glossy pictures respect to those who do it for a job, although I'm sure some well chosen tools wouldn't go a miss here, rather than just one big tool.
Respect for the graft, CF! And to bring a bit of reality to the glossy pictures
respect to those who do it for a job, although I'm sure some well chosen tools wouldn't go a miss here, rather than just one big tool. That's a huge transformation, from cutting the first sleeper to these pics.
Thank you, although I suspect its as much a trick of the obscure photo angle as it is a reflect of the true condition!
Mixing mortar is a killer, but I do have a nice tan at least.
Flashman, it was indeed a good thirst quencher although must admit I moved onto my preferred light ale after.
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Mixing mortar is a killer, but I do have a nice tan at least.
Flashman, it was indeed a good thirst quencher although must admit I moved onto my preferred light ale after.
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Currently my favourite rose bush. It's gone unnoticed until this yr, lurking under overgrown shrubs. The colour is stunning, it's a shame my photography is not. The last of the valerian too, on the right hand side, it attracts hummingbird hawk moths (duly reported on the relevant website)
Edited by PositronicRay on Saturday 27th June 08:40
ChocolateFrog said:
I feel like this thread might become obsolete before I finish my garden project so this is it as of today. Needs artificial grass, which is on order and pointing as well as bit to finish off round the side of the house by the shed. Pretty happy with how it has turned out so far although it's always the finishing touches that make it.
And to bring a bit of reality to the glossy pictures respect to those who do it for a job, although I'm sure some well chosen tools wouldn't go a miss here, rather than just one big tool.
That’s a cracking transformation. Been great to watch it from the outset. And to bring a bit of reality to the glossy pictures
respect to those who do it for a job, although I'm sure some well chosen tools wouldn't go a miss here, rather than just one big tool. 
OK, so I dug out a bed at the front of the house so as to make mowing that section of lawn less fiddly. The plan had been to now leave the bed until next Spring, maybe planting some very low growing rose shrubs by the wall. I’m not keen to open a second front against nature so the bed which is North facing, gets hit by very cold winds in winter and is only in the sun for the middle of the afternoon needs to be low maintenance.
The plan is hardy, low growing evergreens that will push together and leave little visible soul for weeds to get their teeth into.
However, the better half went out to buy some vegetables and accidentally bought some elephants!!! Apparently these need to be in this bed. In turn this now has me thinking what I can plant this late in the season to fill the bed and soften the blow of these err, objects. Incidentally, I’m pretty sure they are not original Henry Moore’s.
Oh and the edging of the bed has been a disaster so that’s coming out and I will live without a formal edge or use the bricks I have to match the edging around the cherry.
Any thoughts on plants?
The plan is hardy, low growing evergreens that will push together and leave little visible soul for weeds to get their teeth into.
However, the better half went out to buy some vegetables and accidentally bought some elephants!!! Apparently these need to be in this bed. In turn this now has me thinking what I can plant this late in the season to fill the bed and soften the blow of these err, objects. Incidentally, I’m pretty sure they are not original Henry Moore’s.
Oh and the edging of the bed has been a disaster so that’s coming out and I will live without a formal edge or use the bricks I have to match the edging around the cherry.
Any thoughts on plants?
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