I think that Mr Toast has explained earlier that this is very much a work in progress - initially planned as a playground for his children, it will develop and grow over time as his family's requirements change
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
That is correct dove, with the 3 young children we wanted to create a space that our children could play in safety, the lawn was seeded in September last year, and as Dove says we will be adding borders and features in time.
The garden was a nice garden before but more suited ti a "gardener" not something I profess to being. My children 9,6,5 can not have free run of the garden without the worry of being caught by thorns, having little grassed are to play on and can play in the safety of there own back garden.
Nice to see you again Mr Toast. The lawn looks great & the garden will look even better with new uniform fencing
It is still a new lawn so I wouldn't worry too much about patches just yet. It is a little thin in places but that is normal and will 'fill out' and thicken up as you begin regular mowing. If there are any obvious patches at the end of the summer (you might end up with some under the swing if the children play there a lot) you can put some extra seed down in the autumn - but I would just enjoy the fruits of your labours for now.
Look forward to your planting projects when you're ready to start those . How about some strawberry plants in pots on the patio to start you off.....
Heaven is ... sitting in the garden with a G&T and a cat while watching the sun go down
Hello Mr Toast - good to hear from you again. Garden is looking good and an excellent play area for the moment. How did you get on in the front garden? You were turning your attention there if I remember?
'Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement' - Helen Keller
Hi Hogweed, as regards to the front we have not done a lot, we did clear the borders and planted some bulbs last year, tulips, daffodils and crocuses. They all come up and looked nice, but now the daffodils are dying and to be honest I am unsure what to do with them now.
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It's very nice if you like grass, with no plants. Just had a look at the original pics, it was a lovely little garden. But each to his own.
I think that Mr Toast has explained earlier that this is very much a work in progress - initially planned as a playground for his children, it will develop and grow over time as his family's requirements change
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
That is correct dove, with the 3 young children we wanted to create a space that our children could play in safety, the lawn was seeded in September last year, and as Dove says we will be adding borders and features in time.
The garden was a nice garden before but more suited ti a "gardener" not something I profess to being. My children 9,6,5 can not have free run of the garden without the worry of being caught by thorns, having little grassed are to play on and can play in the safety of there own back garden.
And as they grow up watching your development as a gardener, here's hoping you'll infect them with the gardening bug
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Nice to see you again Mr Toast. The lawn looks great & the garden will look even better with new uniform fencing
It is still a new lawn so I wouldn't worry too much about patches just yet. It is a little thin in places but that is normal and will 'fill out' and thicken up as you begin regular mowing. If there are any obvious patches at the end of the summer (you might end up with some under the swing if the children play there a lot) you can put some extra seed down in the autumn - but I would just enjoy the fruits of your labours for now.
Look forward to your planting projects when you're ready to start those
. How about some strawberry plants in pots on the patio to start you off.....
Hello Mr Toast - good to hear from you again. Garden is looking good and an excellent play area for the moment. How did you get on in the front garden? You were turning your attention there if I remember?
Hi Hogweed, as regards to the front we have not done a lot, we did clear the borders and planted some bulbs last year, tulips, daffodils and crocuses. They all come up and looked nice, but now the daffodils are dying and to be honest I am unsure what to do with them now.
Deadhead the daffodils and then leave them until the leaves die down, making their energy for next years flowers.
Might I suggest you give them a general feed too, to help the "making energy" bit
Hi, Thanks for the response, would that be the same for the crocuses and tulips as well? And what should I feed them with and when.
Thanks