On the other hand, I wished I had put in raised beds when I was fitter, because it can make things easier in due course.
I've fallen off/over mine a few times. 😄
Oh no, were they set at an awkward height, or something else?! ...they are meant to make life easier. I like the designs that you can use as a perch, or to put tools or cups/plates on, for a garden picnic etc.
No, I just think I'm still 25 and have the footing of a mountain goat, so I lean and climb over them with one leg on the wall to trim the plants at the back, or I catch my foot trying to avoid stepping on a plant backing out of shrubbery. 😄
Glad you are feeling better, @mrazda71, but yes the up and down weather makes all things horticultural -related a bit more unpredictable to say the least. Hopefully when the weather improves, you will have the chance to get to know your site a bit more. It looks as though you have a west-facing garden and as it is a good size, I imagine quite sunny for long periods in the day, so you are off to a good start. Maybe it would be a good idea to write down any instructions or requirements you have, so that the chap who does the mowing knows what you are asking him to do, with no 'wriggle-room' (apart from for the worms of course! ) especially if you want to leave longer growing grass areas for wildlife etc. That is great that the dogs are happy. Do they have their own grass area? It makes it easier later if you need to section off areas for flowerbeds etc - so they will hopefully not gravitate towards it! Is the terrace/patio area staying where it is and have you any plans for that? I would be interested to know at some point!
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On the other hand, I wished I had put in raised beds when I was fitter, because it can make things easier in due course.
I've fallen off/over mine a few times. 😄
Oh no, were they set at an awkward height, or something else?! ...they are meant to make life easier. I like the designs that you can use as a perch, or to put tools or cups/plates on, for a garden picnic etc.
No, I just think I'm still 25 and have the footing of a mountain goat, so I lean and climb over them with one leg on the wall to trim the plants at the back, or I catch my foot trying to avoid stepping on a plant backing out of shrubbery. 😄
I like your spirit @Slow-worm, I can just imagine!
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If anyone is wheelchair dependant or likely to be , think about hard paving and paths first. Raised beds are easier to tackle for planting or even looking at the flowers.
No wheelchair access necessary, if it was, that would of course have been my first priority 😉
@clematisdorset Yes it gets good sunlight pretty much all day on the side in front of the patio area. I can see from old Google earth images that in previous years there was a huge veggie patch there so that's where I've put my fruit trees and the raised beds will go there too ... I figure if it worked before, why not.
Yes the patio area is staying... there no way for it not to but its also just been rebuilt because someone in previous years buried a load of paint tins and rubbish then soil then paving slabs!
It sounds an interesting space, @mrazda71, I am no expert, so do not know if your newly planted fruit trees will be ok in the space where the old veg patch was, but it might be worth checking. Someone might have some ideas here.
It is surprising what gets left in a garden, so those paint tins aren't going anywhere! It looks like a good size of patio and hopefully sunny in the evening with the evening sun.
It sounds like a fun 'project'. There are some good threads on here about ponds by the way.
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That must have been a big job, getting the tins out and the pavers put in! It is a good expanse now. Is it sheltered - with the fences against it? If you are getting draughts coming onto the patio, will that be a problem? I have a west-facing garden and the wind blows in to my patio area, but the benefit is late afternoon and evening sun. Are you in the south of the UK?
I am thinking of putting in a pergola by my house wall, for shelter from intense heat and in order to establish more climbing plants. I am trying to enhance the shelter by adding shrubs and climbers along my north-facing wall, as the wind blows in from the south-west and can be quite unpleasant. On a warm day though, any breeze is welcome I find.
Maybe you will have space for a polytunnel eventually. Those pop-up plastic greenhouses are handy and light if you have a few tools or plants that only require light-weight shelter. I like @JennyJ 's idea about a raised bed on the other side of your patio fencing - that could really brighten and soften things up.
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@clematisdorset Yes it gets good sunlight pretty much all day on the side in front of the patio area. I can see from old Google earth images that in previous years there was a huge veggie patch there so that's where I've put my fruit trees and the raised beds will go there too ... I figure if it worked before, why not.
Yes the patio area is staying... there no way for it not to but its also just been rebuilt because someone in previous years buried a load of paint tins and rubbish then soil then paving slabs!
Happy to hear your patio thoughts/suggestions.
It is surprising what gets left in a garden, so those paint tins aren't going anywhere! It looks like a good size of patio and hopefully sunny in the evening with the evening sun.
It sounds like a fun 'project'. There are some good threads on here about ponds by the way.
Oh no! The paint tins etc are long gone! Pic here is the before ... It was all taken out and rebuilt, all new slabs & fencing etc.
It is a big area! And even standing out there shivering while the dogs run arpund is a pleasure.
It's been about 10 years since there was a veggie patch there so im hoping they'll be okay.
I am thinking of putting in a pergola by my house wall, for shelter from intense heat and in order to establish more climbing plants. I am trying to enhance the shelter by adding shrubs and climbers along my north-facing wall, as the wind blows in from the south-west and can be quite unpleasant. On a warm day though, any breeze is welcome I find.
Maybe you will have space for a polytunnel eventually. Those pop-up plastic greenhouses are handy and light if you have a few tools or plants that only require light-weight shelter. I like @JennyJ 's idea about a raised bed on the other side of your patio fencing - that could really brighten and soften things up.