Garden Build, Work in Progress - New to Gardening

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    @Dugie Welcome to the forum & it's nice to see your progress!:dbgrtmb: You have made a lovely garden & I really hope everything grows well for you! :thumbsup: If you have any problems we are here to help you out. Looking forward to further updates. :)
     
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      I was referring to the pictures of the cat...which looks like the back end is missing and the chisel, which being blunt looks like the front end is missing!:heehee:
       
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        Thank you.

        Thanks so much, more updates will be posted for sure.

        Ah ok, I see. Luckily the Cat - Skittles is still in one piece :yahoo:
         
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          Good evening all, I hope you are all keeping well.

          I Had a day off today so spent most of it in the Garden.... my safe space :hapfeet:

          Got a good amount done. First off I had some wood left over from the raised bed build so I decided to get the wood treated and make a small feature.

          Whilst treating the wood it looked like the heavens was about to open so I took them inside the garage.

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          Luckily it never rained and after an hour they was dry and ready to be put in place. This is the corner I wanted to fill. As you can see it looks a little bland!

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          Now this is the end result.....

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          I think it is ok, used up spare materials and bits from the garage. The only new iten is the Lavender.

          I also finally cut the grass but forgot to grab a snap of the whole garden as I ended up dragged away to sort something out for the fishing club I am apart of.

          I did get some quick photos of a few of the flowers....

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          And that is about if for today..... Sorry about my poor flower photographs this style of photography is not my usual. I am more of an Architecture & Model photographer.

          For anyone who may be interested you can see some of my photos here: DugieUK

          Thanks all,

          Dugie
           
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          • Balc

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            A job well done! Your garden corner looks much better now!
             
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              Looking good :dbgrtmb:
               
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                It's looking great Dugie. :thumbsup: Your last creation for the corner is lovely and even better for having made use of spare bits and pieces.
                 
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                  I keep anything I think I can re-use :)

                  Thanks for kind words :blue thumb:
                   
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                    Planted a new pot tonight and the rain was not going to stop me!

                    It is a Mixture of Scotch Heather & Sweet Willam's.

                    Nothing major but I thought I should post it. Hopefully when it fills out it will look nice.

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                      Love the colour of the heather. :)
                       
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                        It is a very deep purple/red. Catches the eye that is for sure.
                         
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                          It's very pretty, and the rain makes it look nice and fresh :smile:
                           
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                            A few before and after images.
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                              Tidied up the summer house and put the lights on for the first time in..... well, what seems forever. Lovely quiet evening.

                              There is a plant in there, A Peace Lily which loves the heat!

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