Hi, I'm new to this forum, and to gardening as well I suppose!! I still live at home with my mum but am hoping to move in with my boyfriend at the end of this year. I would really like to get the garden nice before I move out - for my mum. I want it to be as nice as it used to be before my dad died. He loved his gardening but since he passed away, four years ago now, my brothers haven't bothered with it and it is now horrendously overgrown. I'm so ashamed of it now and of what the neighbours must think and how dad would feel if he could see it. I would like to restore it to its former beauty before I move out but it's a massive job!! I think I've got as far as I can now without advice, hence my joining this forum! Looking forward to meeting everyone!! Emma
Hello Emma. Welcome to the forum. why don't you tell us what you have done so far and maybe post a pic of the garden (work in progress) I'm sure you will get plenty of advise here.
Hi Emma and welcome to the forum. What a pity your brothers don't help, perhaps if you explained to them the same as to us they might help a bit.
Emma, I don't envy you love, but get those brothers of yours to help with the heavy stuff! Maybe, even the neighbours would help if you sought it............they know you must have gone through a hard time. Anyway, you will find the people on here really friendly and lots of fun sense of humour too so come and unwind while you learn whatever you need to know about gardening. Good luck. Moyra
Welcome to GC Emma, you go for it girl and put those brother of yours to shame.:thumb: Im sure with some hard work and help from GC you'll do your dad proud. 02
to the forum Emma. That's going to be the best parting gift you can give to your mum as well as a kiss! Your mother is bound to spend many hours in her garden once it's done and it will bring back so many good memories for her of both you and your father. I have to agree with the others it's a shame your brothers can't be bothered with lending an helpful hand but never mind at least once all the hard work is done you will be able to stand back with great pride on what you have been able to do for your mum. Good luck and if you can take some pictures of your progress as I'm sure we all would like to see how you get on. Hel.xxx.
