Hi, Again, Well sorry if I have upset members of the forum with my plans, but like some have said it is My garden and I want it to suit us, It will not be all grass, it will have plants and features, but mainly to our taste.
It was never my intention to offend people, so sorry to those that I have.
Wow! You really have been working hard that's an amazing amount to pull up in such a short time. Doesn't it look bigger! I'm doing the same as you with my new garden - very few of the original plants / design will remain and it's proving hard and slow work!
What I have found useful is to grow plants I know I'll want in the garden in pots on the patio - it provides a wonderful burst of colour and interest while reminding me of the end goal when I'm discouraged.
Thanks, yes it has been hard work, the plan is to take everything out, then remove the existing lawn and stones, hire a skip and remove the waste, then I will start of the raised sleeper borders, decked area under the large tree at the back, then start on the prep for the turf/seed.
I am as yet undecided on whether to turf or seed. But todays work has got me really motivated to get things done, it will be slow hard work but once clear I will be working from scratch.
Mr Toast. I completely stripped my severely overgrown garden and started again. There was a thread about it last year. Here's the link if you are interested.
In June's Gardener's World mag, Monty Don has written an article about adapting gardens for your needs for everyday living, children, animals, lack of time etc. He will be doing a TV programme about 10 lived in gardens. Sounds interesting.
Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
I have seen a few threads about turf and the difference in quality, I see a lot of people sell meadow grass, and apparently that is not that good, what would be a good quality turf?
"Rye Gold turff and its super fine blades when carefully cared for are stunning in appearance. The addition of smooth stalked meadow grass offers protection and increased durability against general wear and tear. The sumptuous deep shade of green of Rye Gold turf can be attributed to the two varieties of red fescue which are a key contributant to the formula of Rye Gold The key elements of Rye Gold are best adapted to cool environments making them ideal for the British climate. The aesthetically pleasing appearance coupled with impressive durability is what makes Rye Gold extremely popular with professional landscape gardeners."
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In the sticks near Peterborough
Hi, Again, Well sorry if I have upset members of the forum with my plans, but like some have said it is My garden and I want it to suit us, It will not be all grass, it will have plants and features, but mainly to our taste.
It was never my intention to offend people, so sorry to those that I have.
Well today my project started.
BEFORE
AFTER
What I have found useful is to grow plants I know I'll want in the garden in pots on the patio - it provides a wonderful burst of colour and interest while reminding me of the end goal when I'm discouraged.
Good luck!
Thanks, yes it has been hard work, the plan is to take everything out, then remove the existing lawn and stones, hire a skip and remove the waste, then I will start of the raised sleeper borders, decked area under the large tree at the back, then start on the prep for the turf/seed.
I am as yet undecided on whether to turf or seed. But todays work has got me really motivated to get things done, it will be slow hard work but once clear I will be working from scratch.
Mr Toast. I completely stripped my severely overgrown garden and started again. There was a thread about it last year. Here's the link if you are interested.
http://www.gardenersworld.com/forum/garden-design/another-set-of-before-and-after-images/101073.html
Thanks KT I will take a look now
In June's Gardener's World mag, Monty Don has written an article about adapting gardens for your needs for everyday living, children, animals, lack of time etc. He will be doing a TV programme about 10 lived in gardens. Sounds interesting.
Thanks Buddyboy, What would you say gives the best results, turf or seed? I understand turf is instant, and seed is cheaper.
I have seen a few threads about turf and the difference in quality, I see a lot of people sell meadow grass, and apparently that is not that good, what would be a good quality turf?
Something like this?
Rye Gold Turf
"Rye Gold turff and its super fine blades when carefully cared for are stunning in appearance. The addition of smooth stalked meadow grass offers protection and increased durability against general wear and tear. The sumptuous deep shade of green of Rye Gold turf can be attributed to the two varieties of red fescue which are a key contributant to the formula of Rye Gold
The key elements of Rye Gold are best adapted to cool environments making them ideal for the British climate. The aesthetically pleasing appearance coupled with impressive durability is what makes Rye Gold extremely popular with professional landscape gardeners."