That's a nifty idea Shiney, less bald patches to look at. Inaven't been brave enough odo it yet, got sidetracked trying to lay some paving slabs....
Thanks for the tip Sheal, I would never have thought to do that. Sounds drastic but I can see it would give a nice finish. Might give it a bash...
Thanks for all the advice. I got up in the morning preparing to take a pic and realised actually it isn't as extreme as I thought in my head! If I...
I do like them and did think about it but again I think it's probably too much for me to tackle on my own and involving the other half definitely...
I have toyed with the idea but I'm not a huge fan of log roll and my DIY skills aren't up to saying brick edging which I prefer. So I thought it...
Brilliant thread wiseowl, very clear advice and I finally feel I could have a go without fear of doing more harm than good. Thanks, Sam
Huge apologies, I hadn't realised this thread had worked and only just seen your reply wiseowl! Thank you for the link, I shall go have a look and...
Evening folks,Having cleared a border completely ready for planting I cannot decide what to do about the soil level. At the moment it is quite a...
Sorry, still getting used to the forum, totally missed the rest of the posts until now!Plug plants.... Now that's a fab idea. I guess I could...
Thanks Tony, I suspected as much but am itching to get planting. Good to hear a warm spell is on the way, may chance taking my scarf off! Sam
Hi All,I have one plant left in my garden, a thornless rose bought for me by my dear old Ma. I have never pruned it but realise I should have...
Hi Folks,Having got the gardening bug and started the hard landscaping I am dying to get planting. I intend to buy a lot of plants as my garden...
Thanks folks, been too wet to do much the past couple of days, just a quick trip to the skip with a boot load of rubble from under the patio....
Thanks, will definitely look into squeezing some veg in. Definitely fancy some runners to quickly cover the back fence to give some screening this...
Thanks all for the welcome. So relieved you said that honeybunny as I was feeling quite ashamed of that state it's in! Have started a new thread...
Hello all, newbie here. Introduced myself this morning with the horrendous 'starter' piccies. Am looking forward to the make over....
Thanks Mum. I think my main goal at the moment is to get some flowers in to the garden, I've always liked cottage gardens so that is my plan for...
Hello all, what a fab website! I have been lurking for a couple of weeks and thought it about time I sign up and introduce myself. I live on the...
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