I think extending the lawn is definitely a thing I will do.
I sat last night and looked at it in the moonlight.
I think I will go for a sitting area in the back right where the supposed concrete base is (I need to have a lift and dig exploration session down there). I'll create a couple of borders next to that area and maybe have the pond in the area I shaded in yellow.
@fire I have my rowan to plant and I'm thinking of something a little smaller (something that doesn't block my view of the hills and fields when I'm sitting in the lounge/dining room.
I think I might take a more organic approach to designing it after those few things are added.
I could throw lots of money at it and regret it later....
Slow and steady (which isn't normally like me as I like most things done yesterday!).
You've all helped with your comments and suggestions.
I suspect, with the trees in, and a frame / height created, you will have a better sense of how to structure the midheight and low storey plants - where you want to lead your eye. You will find if you want to create most a sense of privacy, or to keep focus on your lovely views, if you dream of high colour, year round interest or wildlife-first etc. Nooks and crannies, edible elements... At the start, these things are often not obvious.
I suspect, with the trees in, and a frame / height created, you will have a better sense of how to structure the midheight and low storey plants - where you want to lead your eye. You will find if you want to create most a sense of privacy, or to keep focus on your lovely views, if you dream of high colour, year round interest or wildlife-first etc. Nooks and crannies, edible elements... At the start, these things are often not obvious.
Yes. My neighbours have trees and they definitely set the scene.
I could easily see what I'd do with their gardens but not mine. I suspect it's the trees that spark the creativity and vision.
Are you going to paint the picket fence @TheGreenMan ?
A pond will be lovely, I think we’ll be doing parallel projects this year
I probably will but I also like the natural look. What would you do?
Yes, I think seeing your progress and ideas will keep me going.
The front is easy in comparison. I'll just look after what I planted last year and add some new things in. Plonk em in. Job done.
I would probably paint it black so it blends with the hedges, only because I thought it made the garden look smaller as it brought in the edges if that makes sense!
I think you just need to adopt the same mentality for the back as you had for the front! Plonk some stuff in and see what it does
Look at 'Your garden made perfect" on the Beeb. It might give you some example of exactly what you don't want. Which can be useful. Also 'Big Dreams, Small spaces' (more practical) which is now on Amazon (three series).
I am not sure if Your Garden Made Perfect is a programme for gardeners. So much money is spent. The joy of gardening is finding out for yourself, it will never be perfect as that is not possible. But it will be yours and that is special.
I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
Look at 'Your garden made perfect" on the Beeb. It might give you some example of exactly what you don't want. Which can be useful. Also 'Big Dreams, Small spaces' (more practical) which is now on Amazon (three series).
Oh that definitely helps me with what I don't want; most of what they do.
I rarely shout at the tele but I mainly do that for an hour when watching YGMP
I am not sure if Your Garden Made Perfect is a programme for gardeners. So much money is spent. The joy of gardening is finding out for yourself, it will never be perfect as that is not possible. But it will be yours and that is special.
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A pond will be lovely, I think we’ll be doing parallel projects this year
I think you just need to adopt the same mentality for the back as you had for the front! Plonk some stuff in and see what it does
It's an interior design show moved outside IMO