My beautiful new patio area..:))

Thank you Julia. Yes, the blocks onto the lawn and at my kitchen step are brindle which tones with the old bricks too. I had to remove everything and put things away in the garage, and I think I'll leave them there till Spring, I like it nice and new..:)) The undercover area, second to last pic, normally houses a table of geraniums, cat house and hanging basket. The cat house is back and maybe a winter hanging basket will be good..

Janey, I think the finished effect has definitely been worth the wait as it all tones in so well. Which aspect does the wall face? Sunny or shady? I only ask as I wonder if you shall have wall climbing plants. Well done on placing all those pots together - hard work!

Thank you Shirley. That side faces north. It is shady all winter. Do you know, I have so many climbers, a bit further up on this same wall, Paul's scarlet rose and hydrangea petiolaris, along with the Boston Ivy, that I'm planning on just planting the bed. I need to down garden haha!

What a terrific transformation Janey … it all looks so good. I do love a raised bed too - great idea 🙂. You can look forward to sitting out there in the spring now! x

It is Sheila, I'm still getting used to it. Yes, I may treat myself to an awning over the back too.. where the raised bed is, it had been.an Anderson shelter during the war. So pleased its done and dusted. I was in the garden earlier and noticed my clematis Wisley cream, all.in bud...:) x

That looks brilliant Janey! What a transformation !
I ove the raised bed too!
I have a very small grotty area outside our conservatory but don't think it would be that easy to sort out! One day! lol

What a clever solution to the problem. It looks inviting.

Oh,Janey it looks wonderful,andyou have planned it all so well,taking your time to decide just how you wanted it to look like. I love the idea of permeable resin,so water can still drain away,unlike some concrete drives,gardens etc,which was the only alternative at one point,to having less garden etc.
You are going to have lots to look forward to seeing, in your raised bed,andyour summerhouse this coming year..:o) xx

It looks lovely Janey and I think it will be less work to keep tidy than the old concrete floor. The raised bed is nice too :)

It looks great, well-thought out, sypathetic to the original walls and area.

Well done, Janey, it all looks wonderful now! 👏 👏 👏

That's a brilliant new concept It looks so warm & inviting Janey. I'm glad it turned out just as you envisioned it.

Pleased you like it Rose! It's strange, it seemed to look not too bad in the summer, but during winter...ooh no..Haha!

Thanks Ange.

Aw, thank you very much Sandra, it did take quite a while to complete, but this is the way after the pandemic. Yes I'm thrilled with it and it looks so much wider!
The pets were so good too and didn't make a fuss..even though for two days it was really tacky..Yes lots to look forward too..x

It will Hywel so easy to sweep up the leaves on it. I hope your extension is nearly finished?

Thanks so much Siris, I wanted the pebble look but more secure footing.

Thanks Balc!

That's very kind Paul, yes it has, I think in the spring I'll do the wood with a colour preserver too..

The resin is a great colour- really warm looking and cheerful. And it being water permeable is brilliant - definitely something for us to remember for future garden work! I guess you'll have many hours pf pleasure when its finished (if anything in a garden ever is finished, lol...)
Love your Gaultheria !

Thanks Stera! Very cheerful. I will really enjoy it all when spring comes.. It is a pretty one isn't it..:)

Stage one is almost done Janey, thanks for asking :)

Oh good Hywel. I hope you are pleased so far..

I'll be pleased in two weeks time when the door and window are in lol

I see a great place for your yoga mat where you can tap into life force energy!

It all looks lovely and has a wonderful, clean, bright appearance which you will never take for granted. I really like it.

Looks very well done, Janey! A lovely area now, also low maintenance for you.
The raised bed area is looking good all planted up!

Good to see your blog Hywel...It's looking great so far, yes draught proofing is a must!

Haha Paul, not in a day like this though!

Thank you Wildrose, you're right, I won't..So much lighter than before.:))

Thanks Kate, yes much easier!

Thank you very much Klahanie, I am really looking forward to spring now. I hope your flooding has subsided..

Oh I'm pleased its better for you. And the hummingbirds stay around all winter?
I love the viburnums for winter flowers, mine has no buds and I can't remember it flowering last year either...
It is a lovely Gaultheria isn't it. I couldn't resist another one, darker berries this one. I'll put a photo on tomorrow..

Do you have lime-free soil Janey? I once had a lovely Gaultheria but in my alkaline soil it died … hope yours is thriving 🙂.

I'm not sure Sheila in this bed, it's top soil, brought by the resin company. I've potted up both the big berry and the newer one. I did have compost for acidic loving plants, which I've used, so I hope that's ok. That's a shame about your gaultheria tho..

Ooh, I'll have a look Klahanie. I remember your blog with them all, how wonderful to have them around, I didn't realise they would be ok with snowy weather...Wow!

It looks really nice. A job well done. A nice area to sit out in summer. I hope we gave a good one.

Thanks Ff, so do I, can't wait, tho we've a bit to go yet. Hope you're keeping well..

It looks fantastic Janey. What a difference!

Thank you Linda, it really is. This last couple of years the area had looked very sad even with pots and tubs of flowers. I really love how it looks now..

Absolutely perfect Janey! Rachel has had her drive done with similar in a darker colour and it’s so smart! I would much rather have that than our tarmac too, but will need a lottery win as its a huge area! 😂