Work in progress

It's coming on nicely Martin.

 

Thank you Sheal, ive had three little helpers today,

Steps are made more sanding oiling and backfilling done.

 

Sanding and oiling finished today, very pleased with the end result well worth the time and effort.

 

A grand job there Martin. A question though. The two sleepers that extend on to the lawn from the steps - will you be altering those? Being raised they strike me as a safety hazard should somebody trip on them.

 

Thank you Sheal, they will be stopping as the are, backfilling and the last step will be a gradual slope when finished,

I am very safety conscious with three grandkids running around, I just cant do everything at once its far from finished atm but thanks for the heads up .

 

This is the area that still needs backfilling you can see the level on the gravel board.

 

Now I'm with you. The photo's are deceiving regarding ground level but I can see clearly now where you've marked the last picture. The wood will disappear once the ground is levelled. Sorry, I wasn't doubting your abilities or your safety measures. I just couldn't see how they would work as they are currently.

 

, Yes the pictures are very deceiving Sheal, its good to point things out like i said thanks for the heads up things can easily be missed my mum drilled safety in to me I am shocking with it tbh you will fall don't go near that don't run watch the step etc ect ect i am still like it with my kids at 30 and 24 years old ,

Advise please, I will be making two rose arches either side of the steps what looks nice and is fast growing and recommendations please.

 

......And then you get told to stop fussing by those same children! It doesn't matter how old our children get, we still look out for them. Once a parent, always a parent.

I think perhaps you should post in the Roses Forum. I've not had climbers so am unable to advise you. I have the shrub version of 'Iceberg' and the flowers are a lovely clear white. Some members have the climber and are very pleased with it.

 

Yes they will realise one day true its built into us,

I will put a post out thank you, i do like the shrub version it looks lovely many thanks .

 

A quick google and found this, i will have a look through it later and decide what's best suited, i might dedicate my two new borders to roses high and low level with spring flowers around them,

Spring and rose patch sounds like a plan .
https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?PID=277

 

You have a hard decision ahead Martin, there's so many to choose from.

 

Yes plenty to go at Sheal ive seen one that we like for starters
http://www.spaldingbulb.co.uk/produ..._channel=735&gclid=CNeZ3ZWJqMwCFZEy0wod95wDDg

I have a plan , i will be making two Arbours for both sides of the steps, i cant have one over the steps as i have a pole that needs to be lowered to the ground for maintenance,

My plan is to make little planters into my design and fill them with trailing plants petunias etc , this will give me some colour while the roses grow to fill the Arbour, the red lines will be planters for them .

 

Decking ordered it should be with me Wednesday, also had two visitors inspecting my work .

 

Decking delivered, i need five extra sleepers hopefully pick them up later today.