Need to apply undiluted TLC.
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Yes, I concede, it looks a mess, but you should have seen it last week!!!
As I said in my profile, over a couple of summers I planted many, many climbers such as mini clematis and honeysuckle….the sort you get for £1.79 at the local supermarket. There’s also a couple of Hydrangea Petiolaris and some ivy, ANYTHING to try and cover the hideous, soil-less stones that make up my garden. Then I pretty much did nothing for a couple of years so it looked dejected and neglected.
I took the bull by the horns last week and got stuck in. It’s nowhere near enough coverage yet but it is getting there and everything is shooting nicely.
6 Apr, 2009
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It looks great. I love all the climbers along your handrails. Welcome to GOY.
6 Apr, 2009
Hi, Welcome to GoY.
I like clematis aswell but when I moved I couldn't bring them all with me. Your garden looks great.
6 Apr, 2009
Your garden looks like an interesting challenge, and well done on coming up with some inventive ideas. :o)
6 Apr, 2009
Talk about making the best of a bad situation - in all aspects. This looks like the hanging gardens of Babylon in reverse. If we finally have a hot summer you will have a lovely shady bower to relax in.
6 Apr, 2009
Love your garden, looks quite interesting, welcome to GOY.
6 Apr, 2009
What a challenge you have had. Good on you for rising to the occasion and best of luck for your future efforts. Welcome to GoY.
6 Apr, 2009
Great steps. I always think steps make a garden more interesting.And ther's nothing wrong with cheap supermarket plants, is there? Gives you a real sense of stisfaction when you manage to grow them into big,strong flowering plants.
6 Apr, 2009
Gosh its steep isn't it? it'll look fabulous when they are all in flower do put some photos on when they are!
6 Apr, 2009
It looks really busy and interesting and the steps are a real feature.
6 Apr, 2009
You,ve already achieved a smashing effect wth what you have done,its great...........
6 Apr, 2009
Wow! Fab! Really unusual, well done, luuuuurve the effect, you clever thing you!! I think you should take a patent out on your method!
7 Apr, 2009
A lovely, secluded garden, perfect for al fresco dining!
8 Apr, 2009
Good luck you certainly have a very challenging garden there, look forward to seeing more pics.
9 Apr, 2009
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It looks like it must have been a massive job to clean it up - but it sure is looking good now and it will be great to see photos when some of those plants start to flower again.
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