A Tidy Up

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  1. Freddy

    Freddy Miserable git, well known for it

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    Thanks:) It took me while to get round to it. I try to consider things carefully, too carefully according to SWMBO:redface: She just says I'm lazy, she's probably right.......:heehee:
     
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      Freddy :love30: fantastic :blue thumb: i agree aswell to not to paint:)
      Whos are the boots (bottom left of last pic) or are they planters aswell :blue thumb:x
       
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        Yup, they are planters, although, they might be mistaken for being boots worn by SWMBO:biggrin:
         
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        Is that a pond on the right? where did the shed go? the transformation makes the length of your garden seem endless :blue thumb: our side of the house is a wind tunnel so i cant do much with it,soo jealous xx
         
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        Absolutely fantastic :yay: What a transformation! :love30:

        Lych Gates are usually left as dark brown or painted black. I think that the brown colour you've got the uprights is just right. So, if any of the other timbers are lighter, all they'll need is a little preservative with stain in it.
         
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        Hi Joolz.
        Yes, it's a pond. If you're interested, take a look at this thread...http://gardenerscorner.co.uk/forum/threads/koi-keepers.44240/

        That old shed was used as a wood/coal store. Thing is, it was falling apart and we needed the space, so we binned it.

        My garden is over 200ft in length. If you'd like to know/see more, check this thread...
        http://gardenerscorner.co.uk/forum/threads/my-garden.13926/

        Cheers...Freddy
         
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          Lovely. Great carpentry skills! Glad you moved the old shed!
           
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          Great transformation Freddy. Now I could do with that down the side of my house. And yes, spot on carpentry skills. :blue thumb:
          gazania
           
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          Neat job, very good! Makes me thinking of clearing up my neglected corner by the shed:phew:
           
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            you done a lovely job there.bet you pleased with all your hard work
             
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              Now that's what you call a Transformation!!!!:thumbsup::snork:
               
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                Youve done a brilliant job freddy:blue thumb: ,i didnt realise you had been on here so long :hate-shocked:ya koi pond is huge..id be going for a dip in that :heehee:
                 
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                  A super transformation.
                   
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                    Hi folks.

                    Thanks for your responses, much appreciated:blue thumb: I'm quite looking forward to next year, when the Rhododendrons are in flower. This area should suit them, as it's pretty shaded for most of the day. I must say, that I'm very pleased with how it's turned out.

                    Cheers...Freddy
                     
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