Looks fantastic Graham. Can't wait to see the pics of it planted up with veg!I just gave my spade and rake handles a sand and coat of linseed...
Thank you Sandy :)I haven't kept up with this thread over summer (oops) but now that autumn is in the air I can't stop thinking about the...
Hi Andy, I've been away from GC since shortly after you started this thread and just now catching up on the progress of your renos. Definitely a...
(Wow Kristen - a big job!)So Steer you would have (from back door to back fence), a paved area, a lawn area, and then at the back a patio and...
Love the water feature Paul!
How exciting! A beautiful blank slate to plan.How would you like to use the garden?Eg. - wine time on the patio in the afternoon sun -...
Nikos your bed is looking great!I'm in Australia, so I won't give climate or soil related advice, but here are a few things I have learnt about...
Jack, in Australian conditions Hellebores prefer winter sun and summer shade. Under a deciduous tree is ideal. However, your summer sun is less...
Hi Tommy - How exciting! Planning a garden with a blank slate and so many options to choose from.Clearing the vegetation now is a great idea....
Yay Lori! A lucky find.I planted out my tomatoes and pumpkins. As usual I have grown extra plants 'just in case' and now I am finding it hard...
@NigelJ that's a good point about the roots staying cooler. Yes, I definitely think I will plant them out next winter (before they get any...
What type of cherry tree is it? An ornamental or fruiting variety?I think cherries are generally grafted on to cherry rootstock so the although...
Thanks to Armandii and KFF for the encouragement to post a bit more about my garden. Perhaps some of you will enjoy seeing sunshine and ripe...
Those double petunias are gorgeous Victoria!Looking at your photos I feel as though I was there in the sunshine (or perhaps in the shade of the...
Up early today as rain forecast for the afternoon and lots to do!Potted on chili plants and repotted the finger lime into a nice terracotta pot....
Yes I agree :)I use wood chips for paths and beds that I won't be disturbing often but prefer straw if I'm always digging about.Straw is also...
If I only had room for one tree I'd choose a stone fruit because I think they taste SO much better home grown that shop bought.If stone fruit...
HUGE difference Charlie!And think of the new muscles you are building. Better than the gym? ;)
I have Autumn Bliss and cut them down to the ground each winter as others have said.Rather than buy more plants I pull out suckers and replant...
Looks great! She did is so much better with a fresh coat of paint and it's a lovely colour.
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