I actually watched it - don't normally see it 'live'. Didn't think the folly was particularly attractive, or rather, all the other stuff they built. The phrase 'less is more' might have been appropriate
Perhaps it's because I've moved so many times, but I kept thinking - they'll have a job selling that!
Each to their own though. If they love it, that's all that matters. It just looked cluttered rather than interesting - mainly because of moving the folly, so they had brickwork everywhere. I'd agree with Dove - the paving looked wrong
Re the cost - 25 grand doesn't buy a lot of hard landscaping and extras. People tend to underestimate that. As Dove says - every time a client changes their mind.....
The allotment was excellent though. I hope it continues to thrive, and people get plenty of pleasure from it. Hard graft but it's always worth it when you see the end result.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Fairygirl, I think you're absolutely right about people underestimating the cost of hard landscaping. Just doing our patio took 2 people nearly 2 weeks. It's a largish area with raised beds at the side, but just the labour cost for that is substantial. Add the cost of materials and the cost can soon rocket. Just make sure you have a fixed price quote, not an estimate, before the work begins.
Obviously the price is much lower if you can do the work yourself, but I can't.
Have just watched this and thought both projects were mad but was impressed with the final results of the woodland allotment.
I didn't like the "ruin" at all as the scale was al wrong for the plot but it's their dream and their money so fair enough. However, I did like the water feature but, being a plant person, I'd have found something less obtrusive and more effective for growing lots of luscious climbers. Really disliked the blue pavers. Very odd.
Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
"The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
I've been in and around and have even posted a bit but I just can't keep up with the Forkers thread! Garden looks dreadful right now but there are bulbs poking their heads up and the sarcococcas smell lovely! :-)
Did not like the brickyard at all, typical though all the changes of mind and little idea of the cost, I would have been sorting that lady out very quickly. The woodland allotment was can do over impossible those people had determination by the bucket full even Monty learned a new skill. They had a dream and made it work it impressed me, well done.
Posts
I actually watched it - don't normally see it 'live'. Didn't think the folly was particularly attractive, or rather, all the other stuff they built. The phrase 'less is more' might have been appropriate
Perhaps it's because I've moved so many times, but I kept thinking - they'll have a job selling that!
Each to their own though. If they love it, that's all that matters. It just looked cluttered rather than interesting - mainly because of moving the folly, so they had brickwork everywhere. I'd agree with Dove - the paving looked wrong
Re the cost - 25 grand doesn't buy a lot of hard landscaping and extras. People tend to underestimate that. As Dove says - every time a client changes their mind.....
The allotment was excellent though. I hope it continues to thrive, and people get plenty of pleasure from it. Hard graft but it's always worth it when you see the end result.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Fairygirl, I think you're absolutely right about people underestimating the cost of hard landscaping. Just doing our patio took 2 people nearly 2 weeks. It's a largish area with raised beds at the side, but just the labour cost for that is substantial. Add the cost of materials and the cost can soon rocket. Just make sure you have a fixed price quote, not an estimate, before the work begins.
Obviously the price is much lower if you can do the work yourself, but I can't.
I just thought it was nice to be able to see Monty Don and some gardening on the television. Spring is coming.
Last edited: 04 February 2017 11:07:19
'You must have some bread with it me duck!'
Guru, Gnu or both..?
HIYA STEVE!!!!
Where have you been hiding?
You've been missed. How's things with you and the garden?
Have just watched this and thought both projects were mad but was impressed with the final results of the woodland allotment.
I didn't like the "ruin" at all as the scale was al wrong for the plot but it's their dream and their money so fair enough. However, I did like the water feature but, being a plant person, I'd have found something less obtrusive and more effective for growing lots of luscious climbers. Really disliked the blue pavers. Very odd.
Hey Hosta,
I've been in and around and have even posted a bit but I just can't keep up with the Forkers thread! Garden looks dreadful right now but there are bulbs poking their heads up and the sarcococcas smell lovely! :-)
Steve, sometimes life gets in the way, eh?
A link if anyone wants more info on the woodland garden a blog of the time it was filmed https://www.brickmakerswood.com/bdss-blog
Last edited: 05 February 2017 10:01:29
Did not like the brickyard at all, typical though all the changes of mind and little idea of the cost, I would have been sorting that lady out very quickly. The woodland allotment was can do over impossible those people had determination by the bucket full even Monty learned a new skill. They had a dream and made it work it impressed me, well done.
Frank.