They're lovely LF. I always like a structure done in a contrasting colour. It becomes a statement in it's own right even when the planting's finished. Nice for winter too, till everything gets moving again
I'm going to redo my shed roof using feather edge boards which I'll paint that colour to match my bench and screen. I've started painting the shed black to match the other woodwork as well. Make it more of a feature.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Those photos are a couple of years old, and taken when the garden was looking pretty good. I'm in the middle of completely re-landscaping the lower half of the garden, but a back injury has slowed me down somewhat. The shed/summerhouse was already in the garden when we bought the house, I wager it would have cost the previous owners £1000 or so to buy new?
The clematis on the archway is Dr Ruppel, and is one of my favourite plants in my garden. Its currently in its second flowering stage of the year, even though its October!!
FairyGirl, I haven't changed the planting in the planter as I'm giving the climbing hydrangea a chance to prove itself. So far its failed to flower, probably because of the conditions/aspect? Same for the clematis planted next to it, it flowers OK but nothing special. The planter is east facing which is probably why?
Perhaps too much competition having the Clematis as well LF
Aspect should be ideal, but they can also take a couple of years to get going and flower. Maybe need to add a bit more oomph into the soil with some well rotted manure, give the Clematis plenty of food, and also make sure they're not short of water - especially the Hydrangea.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Those photos are a couple of years old, and taken when the garden was looking pretty good. I'm in the middle of completely re-landscaping the lower half of the garden, but a back injury has slowed me down somewhat. The shed/summerhouse was already in the garden when we bought the house, I wager it would have cost the previous owners £1000 or so to buy new?
The clematis on the archway is Dr Ruppel, and is one of my favourite plants in my garden. Its currently in its second flowering stage of the year, even though its October!!
FairyGirl, I haven't changed the planting in the planter as I'm giving the climbing hydrangea a chance to prove itself. So far its failed to flower, probably because of the conditions/aspect? Same for the clematis planted next to it, it flowers OK but nothing special. The planter is east facing which is probably why?
Busy-Lizzie, I remember you saying you'd purchased one. Your looks very nice. I reckon mine was 3 yrs old when I took my photo so hopefully yours will be even better next summer. I cut mine down each spring and apply clematis feed.
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They're lovely LF. I always like a structure done in a contrasting colour. It becomes a statement in it's own right even when the planting's finished. Nice for winter too, till everything gets moving again
I'm going to redo my shed roof using feather edge boards which I'll paint that colour to match my bench and screen. I've started painting the shed black to match the other woodwork as well. Make it more of a feature.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Thanks 1Runnybeak1. The gate leads to the lower half of the garden where I have my greenhouse and shed...
Cuprinol do some lovely colours, heres a better view of the obelisks, although its not a recent photo, rather one I took a couple of years ago..
These two show the home made planner & trellis all painted in Willow..
In contrast, I painted the shed in Cuprinol Heritage Shades Old English Green, which looks a million times better than the original cedar red..
I love how you call that a shed LF!
That's a summerhouse - and with a bay window too! You're very posh....
I love your trellis/planter. Always nice to see pix of it. Have you changed any of the planting in it this year?
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Those photos are a couple of years old, and taken when the garden was looking pretty good. I'm in the middle of completely re-landscaping the lower half of the garden, but a back injury has slowed me down somewhat. The shed/summerhouse was already in the garden when we bought the house, I wager it would have cost the previous owners £1000 or so to buy new?
The clematis on the archway is Dr Ruppel, and is one of my favourite plants in my garden. Its currently in its second flowering stage of the year, even though its October!!
FairyGirl, I haven't changed the planting in the planter as I'm giving the climbing hydrangea a chance to prove itself. So far its failed to flower, probably because of the conditions/aspect? Same for the clematis planted next to it, it flowers OK but nothing special. The planter is east facing which is probably why?
Perhaps too much competition having the Clematis as well LF
Aspect should be ideal, but they can also take a couple of years to get going and flower. Maybe need to add a bit more oomph into the soil with some well rotted manure, give the Clematis plenty of food, and also make sure they're not short of water - especially the Hydrangea.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I think your right, the soil could benefit from some nutrition.
That clematis is the reason why I bought my Dr. Ruppel 2 years ago.
This is it in it's first year May 2014.
Those photos are a couple of years old, and taken when the garden was looking pretty good. I'm in the middle of completely re-landscaping the lower half of the garden, but a back injury has slowed me down somewhat. The shed/summerhouse was already in the garden when we bought the house, I wager it would have cost the previous owners £1000 or so to buy new?
The clematis on the archway is Dr Ruppel, and is one of my favourite plants in my garden. Its currently in its second flowering stage of the year, even though its October!!
FairyGirl, I haven't changed the planting in the planter as I'm giving the climbing hydrangea a chance to prove itself. So far its failed to flower, probably because of the conditions/aspect? Same for the clematis planted next to it, it flowers OK but nothing special. The planter is east facing which is probably why?
Busy-Lizzie, I remember you saying you'd purchased one. Your looks very nice. I reckon mine was 3 yrs old when I took my photo so hopefully yours will be even better next summer. I cut mine down each spring and apply clematis feed.
It was better and bigger this year, but can't find a decent photo.