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My Garden

PaulhiscockPaulhiscock Posts: 42
in Garden design
I have a small back yard garden. I wanted a courtyard style garden. I lost my wife three years ago so I wanted the Garden to reflect us, I incorporated a Venus D'Milo statue as we got 




engaged there, David Austin roses which she loved, whilst making the garden feel relaxed, but incorporating Asian influences. An east meets west relaxation garden. Here are a few pictures. Always looking at changing details though.

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  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    It's beautiful Paul. What a lovely tribute to your wife.
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
  • PaulhiscockPaulhiscock Posts: 42
    Thank you it was a true labour of love.
  • herbaceousherbaceous Posts: 2,318
    That looks a lovely, peaceful place to remember your wife Paul. Gardens, like music, are wonderful for bringing back all the good memories.
    "The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it."  Sir Terry Pratchett
  • tui34tui34 Posts: 3,493
    What a wonderful thought.  I am sure she would be so proud of you for your great efforts!  I wonder if she enjoys sitting in your garden too.
    A good hoeing is worth two waterings.

  • PaulhiscockPaulhiscock Posts: 42
    I agree a garden can touch your soul. It really is a relaxing place. Feeling secluded which is good considering the proximity to the car park. I also am lucky that I get loads of birds in the garden. I don't deed them but put out water and have added insect hotels too
  • PaulhiscockPaulhiscock Posts: 42
    My wing wife would of loved it, there is a lot of her in the design
  • cassie.a.stewartcassie.a.stewart Posts: 279
    Hi Paul, lovely garden! I just noticed you live a 5 minute walk from me! My auntie lives 2 houses down from you! What a small world hey! 
  • PaulhiscockPaulhiscock Posts: 42
    It's a small world I think. I am very lucky that I live in such a lovely home and have fantastic neighbours
  • Valley GardenerValley Gardener Posts: 2,851
    What a lovely secluded garden,I like the boat shaped seating,and your "Moongazing Hares" I trust you let them look toward the moon?
    The whole truth is an instrument that can only be played by an expert.
  • PaulhiscockPaulhiscock Posts: 42
    Hey thanks Ihave the main one staring up at the top of the tree that it is sat next to. On a good night the moon will be beyond. 
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