Hello , just spotted this thread and read it through Have to say a really exciting project for you
Good idea to see what what with the garden You have time on your side , I think the best bit about gardening is everybody is different Only surgestion , create a sitting area in the garden with shade , ideal for a a cuppa or glass of wine 🍷
@GWRS Know exactly what you mean I plan to have areas on each side close to the house so there will be shade at some time of the day, and then eventually other areas in the garden, woods and down by the pond some will be small, cosy and intimate other's with more space and the odd summer house maybe.
I rather like the look of the second one ! Good descision to wait with the garden - l suspect you'll have enough to be getting on with the builders and the house. At least the weather appears to be kind for a while so they can crack on.
If you want something like the second one make sure the builders keep all the bricks from the demolition then you can reuse for that sort of project could save you some money later on.
I can imagine something like that in the pond area amongst the trees maybe?
"You don't stop gardening because you get old, you get old because you stop gardening." - The Hampshire Hog
It's amazing what a difference a week makes the garden has changed, lots of daffodils, some hyacinths I think? and crocuses.
AnniD & HH agree second one is rather nice but the first is smaller has charm and is more romantic I could see that hidden away in a quiet corner maybe with a view out to the west to watch the sun go down
The builder are recycling as much of the materials as they can and the old concrete floors and any stuff like that will be crushed on site and used as hard core for the new paths/patios, any remaining will be left on site for future use in and around the garden.
It was strange this morning driving up to the house covered in scaffolding plastic and a tin roof.
Just thought , with your comment about seeing surprises which is good but you never remember where the plants are , why not take pictures as a reminder , to build up a picture of the garden during the different seasons 🌷
@GWRS On the way back to my hotel last night I called into the shops and brought myself a good quality A4 hard back note book to become my garden journal for the next year. Will be filling it with photos, and observations of the garden through the next year. As mentioned previously I will also be putting in canes with labels once the good people on here have identified the plants for me 😊
That's a very good idea @Philomena K. You will find a journal invaluable. I've kept one each year for over 10 years since we moved here and often refer back to see what I did when, when I bought a new plant - and where I put it! I take photos of each new project, you soon forget what an area looked like before the changes. Writing it all down is also great for calming the mind and just having some quiet 'me' time.
I agree, l still keep a journal in the old fashioned way, as well as on my computer. I have them going back to my first garden nearly 40 years ago, and it's fascinating to see how fashions and theories have changed over the years, as well as how each garden evolved.
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Have to say a really exciting project for you
Good idea to see what what with the garden
You have time on your side , I think the best bit about gardening is everybody is different
Only surgestion , create a sitting area in the garden with shade , ideal for a a cuppa or glass of wine 🍷
I can imagine something like that in the pond area amongst the trees maybe?
"You don't stop gardening because you get old, you get old because you stop gardening." - The Hampshire Hog
AnniD & HH agree second one is rather nice but the first is smaller has charm and is more romantic I could see that hidden away in a quiet corner maybe with a view out to the west to watch the sun go down
The builder are recycling as much of the materials as they can and the old concrete floors and any stuff like that will be crushed on site and used as hard core for the new paths/patios, any remaining will be left on site for future use in and around the garden.
It was strange this morning driving up to the house covered in scaffolding plastic and a tin roof.
Like both garden rooms 😉
Will be filling it with photos, and observations of the garden through the next year. As mentioned previously I will also be putting in canes with labels once the good people on here have identified the plants for me 😊