@Loofah Thanks. So much new terminology to learn.:rolleyespink:In that case I've only dug in compost to one spit down! :sad: I take it that...
@Loofah What's a "Spit"? I did dig down quite deep. Was working on one patch and turned in 40l of compost and filled a bag full of rocks. Small...
Such a kind offer, thanks so much. Don't really travel up the M11 that often though :sad:
The back triangle on the left gets the evening sun so I think that is best kept with low plants. Higher plants on the back right would help hide...
I think...hope I have convinced her. There has been lots of useful advice regarding digging over the borders with compost. I think we do that...
@clanless I'm quite sure it is clay soil. When it was moist grabbing a small handful it was possible to squeeze it into a lump. Also now it has...
@Loofah It's not that easy for some people. That is what I want and I don't want raised beds but I'm trying to negotiate not having them and to...
@shiney thanks for your comments. I'll work on the soil first and then may be posting again with pants and questions on how big do they get? Got...
@Tetters Looks great, certainly an idea for the future. Probably best a concentrate on the basics at the moment but will keep this as an idea for...
For a job I work with databases and I guess I would safely say I am more analytical than artistic which I think some of the comments from other...
@Tetters find attached a pic of the garden taken from the back bedroom. We have just laid the lawn so I wouldn't be too keen on a radical change,...
@NigelJ Yes we have fences either side and they are wood fences with wood posts. The are new and I would like to keep them in good condition...
@longk We are based in SE London, so quite mild weather down here and not too much problems with frost. As stated in my post the diamond shape in...
@Loofah I just think making the raised bed as large as the blue triangle is going to be too large to get to the middle, of it to tend to it. I...
Dear allMy wife and I currently renovating a garden. We have an east facing garden with a patio area by the house and a raised patio area at...
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