Sergeant Wilson Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 To sit on?Rainer Wolfcastle meme to be delivered later 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverton End Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Bairnardo said: 1 hour ago, Silverton End said: To sit on? Rainer Wolfcastle meme to be delivered later 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL-FFC Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 3 hours ago, Sergeant Wilson said: Who's the guy that does those in Falkirk i had a couple years ago when the shop used to sell them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab B Nesbit Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 13 hours ago, Bairnardo said: Going to be getting my garden done next month, slabs all replaced etc and beds made round the borders and in a corner which is all currently just a shitty mess. No questions for now really, just introducing myself to this fine thread as I will have many questions specially around plant selection etc as I am totally clueless. I am thinking about keeping a wee section aside for wildflowers etc for the bees. My "lawn" which is in fact just moss and clover seems to be a haven for bumblebees it is currently teeming with them. Its nice to see. Best of luck with it Bairny. Gave the lawn another cut tonight it’s been a great mix of weather with the rain and sunshine this week. -4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHallSaint Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Went and got some pots and planters today to try add some colour since putting in the decking last year. Back garden next but no idea what to do with it other than putting in a permanent bbq 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
die hard doonhamer Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Update: Supporting posts are now concreted in to the main retaining wall, with the area behind it filled. Need to finish the wall along the back (under the fence), lay gravel, a patio, and a lawn, and then start on the front! Getting there though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 1 minute ago, die hard doonhamer said: Update: Supporting posts are now concreted in to the main retaining wall, with the area behind it filled. Need to finish the wall along the back (under the fence), lay gravel, a patio, and a lawn, and then start on the front! Getting there though. Quite big. How many bodies did you get in there? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
die hard doonhamer Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Just now, Melanius Mullarkey said: Quite big. How many bodies did you get in there? Not enough, hence the need to start on the front! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo-A-Gogo Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 On 15/04/2018 at 13:58, Nkomo-A-Gogo said: Started tidying the garden for the summer and have a base for a greenhouse built. Got all the wood from my job for free so haven't spent anything so far! Didn't finish that particular greenhouse and ended up chopping it up and burning it but I've started again. I'm going to post progress reports here for motivation. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Father Ted Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Going to be getting my garden done next month, slabs all replaced etc and beds made round the borders and in a corner which is all currently just a shitty mess. No questions for now really, just introducing myself to this fine thread as I will have many questions specially around plant selection etc as I am totally clueless. I am thinking about keeping a wee section aside for wildflowers etc for the bees. My "lawn" which is in fact just moss and clover seems to be a haven for bumblebees it is currently teeming with them. Its nice to see. Bees, butterflies and birds love a Buddleiahttps://images.app.goo.gl/9BEg3t2LH9nzt86v6Bees like Cotoneaster https://images.app.goo.gl/v2KnLWBWaZ2aYo4L7Lavender, Honeysuckle, Alliums and Foxgloves as well.Bees can see the colour purple clearer than other colours.Best of luck. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 I’ve managed to kill my buddleia. Imagine that. Killing a fucking buddleia. These things are nuclear proof. (roots were flooded I think) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 43 minutes ago, Melanius Mullarkey said: I’ve managed to kill my buddleia. Imagine that. Killing a fucking buddleia. These things are nuclear proof. (roots were flooded I think) It was probably suicide. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 It was probably suicide.Yeah, a lesson for us all.... Buddleia dont like stories about cement... Who knew. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19QOS19 Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Not me personally but we've hired a company to just turn the dump out the back into a grass area for the wee one to play in and some decking for us. They just started laying the decking today. They estimate they've taken away around 21 tonnes of concrete and the first layer of top soil was around 10. So I reckon I've made the right call not doing it myself. Not done yet but it's coming along nicely:-The grass is still patchy close up and that monstrosity behind the trampoline needs painted a decent colour (as well as a second coat on the decking) but looking at these pictures it's come on leaps and bounds. It cost a lot of money but I have to admit, seeing the wee one running around out there with the dog makes it worth every penny. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Ted Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 I’ve managed to kill my buddleia. Imagine that. Killing a fucking buddleia. These things are nuclear proof. (roots were flooded I think)That would do it, otherwise a hardy shrub.If you didn't know the roots were flooded, it would be difficult to notice, until rot sets in, by then it's too late.Prune it well and you get a great show every year. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 1 hour ago, 19QOS19 said: The grass is still patchy close up and that monstrosity behind the trampoline needs painted a decent colour (as well as a second coat on the decking) but looking at these pictures it's come on leaps and bounds. It cost a lot of money but I have to admit, seeing the wee one running around out there with the dog makes it worth every penny. Very glad to see that you've put real grass back down instead of that plastic carpet shite that you have to hoover, and gives nothing for bees to munch on or drainage to keep the water table healthy. Looks great!. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
die hard doonhamer Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Wall along the back of the garden done, so finally finished with sleepers. Now to lay a patio, lawn and a load of gravel. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 This is what I am working with now. Just finished today. Goes all the way along the back and down the other side, so looking for advice/ideas on what will work well in there... Up in that top corner I think something quite big. Down the bottom of that bed and at the other side I think I want stuff that will climb to aid privacy as our seating etc will be on that patio. Along the back bed is where I want to use as a wildflower meadow each summer. Eta yes I am going to paint the fence 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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