Garden - front

[Kazz]

Well had 5 people now come to give me a quote and 1 was so high I almost had to be revived.:roll: of the the other four three were okayish price wise, the fourth bloke I just did not take too and weirdly he was the one who Sal barked most at when he came not even being quiet when told. So gut instinct says stay away, did not even ask him into the house, just told him what I wanted doing standing on the front and I have phoned to say "found someone thanks" been out yesterday and today to see the work of two of the three and although its okay/good I know I/we can do better. Third excellent work but I have decided to do it myself with Dad and Lewis...(work 'em in school holidays I say...only jesting) I have drawn up what I want need and Dad is doing a lot of measuring etc....he is spirit level man everything level I just go by eye.
So stage one (moving borders and two removing plants too big/not wanted/wrong place now almost complete stage 2 will be by tomorrow (weather in favour) and hopefuly stage 3 (putting in borders to plant into and increasiong path size and moving border) done tomorrow too.
Then stage 4 which is preperation and starting to lay the slabs.

Took some pictures last night after day 1 will take some more now plants going. Will post when have something to show .........as you can tell I am feeling better,

[angieh]

I am glad you are feeling better Kazz. Your garden project sounds so exciting. Can't wait to see ...........................

[dandysmom]

Yes, I can tell your energy level is higher! It all sounds very exciting but arduous; glad you're having help and being the supervisor rather than DIY! Don't overdo~!

Look forward to the pics. :D

[Shelley123]

Sounds like you are getting things moving Kazz, i'm looking foward to seeing some pics and hearing how you all get on.
I bet you enjoy doing it yourself with help rather than have someone in to do it.
Me , well i'd much rather have someone else do it for me, oh dear i think i must be lazy :D

[Kazz]

As it was.....Monday.
Front path well past its sell by date...:cry:.......http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/kazz76/104_0988.jpg

Looking toward the porch, also showing the squared off wider border...... ....http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/kazz76/104_0987.jpg

Showing opp end, by fence border now wider ....http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/kazz76/104_0986.jpg

Old path from front gate...conifer too big and will be going http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/kazz76/104_0989.jpg

Big old sundance which will be going too big....http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/kazz76/104_0991.jpg

Todays effort will be posted shortly.:-D

[Kazz]

Todays efforts....workforce me and Dad..... :) we have agreed to work apart rather than argue....I work out what I want tell him ...I do something else ...he then measures angles and distances........we then work to together. See he is a perfectionist on things where as I slam a path down.... and perfection comes in to me with planting....although people tell me I am a perfectionist I just think I am an amature compared to my spirit level Dad.

Path toward porch, just laid....see the conifer has gone.....http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/kazz76/104_0997.jpg

Path showing general shape and conifer and sundance gone....http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/kazz76/104_1002.jpg

Conifers and plants gone....moving on...... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/kazz76/104_1000.jpg

[Kazz]

Just to say the log roll I have now decided is going getting new edging tomorrow. Saved a small fortune doing it ourselves so not ruining the ship for a penneth of tar.

Tomorrow, doing nothing to path....going to get the edging and may put it in. Got to find something I like first and will suit.

Anyway just finished uploading these and a dish of soup, having a quick shower then off to aqua areobics....see you later.

[Kazz]

Yes, I can tell your energy level is higher! It all sounds very exciting but arduous; glad you're having help and being the supervisor rather than DIY! Don't overdo~!

Look forward to the pics. :D

Given up supervising........:roll:

[angieh]

Like the path Kazz - your Dad is a paving wizard!

[Mags]

Looks good Kazz, you were brave getting rid of the conifer and the sundance ....... I would have ummed and arred about that for ages before deciding to do it! :lol:

Be careful you don't get carried away with your plans and overdo things healthwise... ;)

[dandysmom]

Looking good! But don't overdo, stick to supervising; you're not 100% yet! I'm like Mags, find it hard to uproot a plant that's outgrown its space or usefulness .......

[angieh]

I have a HUGE grass that is just that - too big and has outgrown it's space. I am planning to dig it up in the Spring and split it and replant a smaller piece. I know you can't do that with a conifer. Not sure about your other plant.

[Kazz]

Well all systems go today but had a Doctors appointment myself then took Mom to hospital (seems she may need a new hip ;) ) today was the start of it an xray. So day limited. But got a fair bit done hope to be finished by the weekend pictures soon.

Did I mention I increased the border and laid a stone circle now too................;)

[dandysmom]

Sounds as if all's going well, Kazz. Sorry to hear about your Mum and the hip replacement; a friend had it and made a world of difference.

[Moli]

Looking really good Kazz.......

[Kazz]

Here you are pretty much finished now. Just tulips to plant now, and few finishing touches.....Yes some of the acers have been rehomed.....

The centre gravekl around the circle is not white but blue/pink/peachey/try
to get a close up when the weather improves these were taken yesterday Sept 30th. The plan is there hope it works.....we'll see. But def labour saving.



Birds eye views.....Bed with stepping stone in top of picture has the baby green acer in it "centre piece" the other side the path backing is Ernie the acer then in front 3 pieris's with conifier and planted with same perrenials as the other dirt bed. Minus the peonies and poppies.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/kazz76/104_1070.jpg


This bed next to neighbours garden is bigger than I realised so split it with the gravel to highlight that part of the garden the planting is evergreen at the back have cut back the red robin as I do every third year. In the front bed it has perrenials and of course my beloved peonies/poppies too. And a centre pieris to follow on from the other still "dirt" bed.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/kazz76/104_1069.jpg

Centre 3 pots planted up with Pansies and autumn/winter bedding.

[dandysmom]

Kazz, that's beautiful! A lot of thought and work went itno that. You could always take up landscape designing when you retire! :D

[Kazz]

Kazz, that's beautiful! A lot of thought and work went itno that. You could always take up landscape designing when you retire! :D


Thank you Eileen.

I have been asked by 4 people to do theirs but won't as it is very personal I think gardening, plus not up to it. Only exception I think would be yours....I'd help you great minds and all that,;)

[Kazz]

Kazz, that's beautiful! A lot of thought and work went itno that. You could always take up landscape designing when you retire! :D


And all done by our own fair but cement worn hands....;)...total cost £127.82p but I had the slabs for the path already and the plants. Just gravel weed surpresent etc brought and carried:roll:.

[calismum]

Looks great Kazz. You have worked so hard on that and it has paid off. Think it will mature nicely.

[Shelley123]

It looks real nice, Kazz. You have all worked hard.