My Back Garden 2012

Just thought some of you may like to see my back garden and see how its laid out, I know I would love acres but you have to make the best out of what you have and that's what I continually strive to do with our little piece of land

Entrance to the Veg Patch;


The Patio Looking at the "Blow-Aways" (although they've not budged lol);


The Corner by the "Blow-aways"


The Boy's Play Area with Perennial bed in the corner;


The Perennial Bed in the Corner;


An aerial view so you can see how it all falls in to place;


Everything in my garden is being done on a budget, so it is always work in progress and will take time to get it where I want it to be (its in its third year now after we moved in 2008/09), eventually I want more cover on the fences and trees around the outside for more shelter and privacy, I'll get there one day...

 

looking good. For me its also an inspiration, because I too am trying to do the back garden on a budget. Unfortunately I wasn't blessed with creative flair, so while I have no problem doing the work, I need people like you to show us their pics so I can pinch ideas

 

Hi John, its sort if a self sown 'green roof', the little sedums (if that's what they are?) have been there since we moved in, they have little yellow flowers on. Its the same roof that I've spread some wildflower seed on and is germinating freely; although you can't see them in the photo..

 

Looking good, Michael so good, I thought the picture of the slide wasn't real! Nice looking grass you have.

 

It's looking really good Bilbo!! You can see all the tlc you've put into it, it's lovely and tidy and everything is in top condition. Well done!

 

I'm hoping its 'Biting Stonecrop', just because it looks ace in my book of native British wildflowers, but I've never seen it in real life, or in someone's garden

 

Wow Bilbo.... Your veg is coming on a treat

 

Good morning Bilbo,
yours is the first thread I have seen today and it is so lovely. I like all the different sections that make it seem like there are many gardens. It is a credit to youand I do appreciate the invitation to view,
Jenny namaste

 

Hi Bilbo!
I like what you did on your garden. It is pretty amazing knowing it is done on a budget. I like what you did on your vegetable garden section. Got an inspiration from you.

 

A great job Bilbo! You've utilised the space really well, an inspiration for others.

 

Love what you've done,

Definately gonna steal the 'box in landing area for the slide' idea
Just out of interest, how big is your plot over all. Mine is 10mx 9m- so it would be good to know.

 

Hi, I've just been and roughly worked out the size using the flags on the patio; it works out at 15-16m x 6-7m, this is the size of the garden as whole that you can see from the 'aerial' photo. There is also another smaller area down the side of the house (behind the conifer hedge) that is just concrete and is used by the kids playing on their cars and they have a sand pit round there and their own little shed with their bikes and toys in...