New Garden Project

That looks a nice little plot for you to develop into something special. I hope you'll be showing us some photos of how it progresses. There's nothing like your own bit of ground where you can grow just what you want .

Beats going to the gym.

lol I go to the gym too... Gonna be double knackered!

I'm now thinking of making it split level, keeping the higher side path and having a raised terrace down the bottom with shed and summerhouse. Steps down from the terrace onto a huge 3.5m w circular pergola, leading to a patio area. All bordered with shrubs, trees and perenials...

Yea I'll be taking lots of progress pics, don't worry!

I love it when people put photos on of their progress will be keeping an eye out for progress Elliot!!! (god that makes me sound like a school teacher sorry lol)

lol Don't worry I'm used to it! I work as a teaching assistant!!!

Wow, what a great blank canvas! Can't wait to see it taking shape..lucky you!

I have kinda started, I cleared the path of all the overgrowth, next I need to take down the foliage at the back because I need to back fill the hole to try and get it more level. Gonna be some hard ground work before I get to do any planting.

I have also decided I am getting this pergola

http://www.gardenandbuilding.co.uk/ekmps/shops/angliangarden/images/grange-apollo-pergola-3626-p.jpg

It's 3.5m w internal so big enougth to fit a patio set under.

OH WOW!! WOW!! That is ay-may-zing!!! Fantabulous!! Words cannot say how much I love it!!

Well Elliot, thats gonna get the creative juices flowing. The entrance is beckoning and I for one cant wait to see whats to come. Hope you take pics as you go along.

fantastic structure. You are a rare breed - a male TA I'm impressed.
the garden is going to keep you busy.

Hi Elliot ... the pergola sounds like a fab idea ... can't wait to see it all take shape. :o)

OH ! That pergola is great :o)) Wonderful !

Glad u all like my pergola idea, I actually found the pergola in the B&Q book, I was amazed to find some really great structures there! The circular one just really grabbed me, it's perfect for using as a patio dining space, growing plants up, seperating the space and giving height. I have found it cheaper on the net though. £420 is the lowest price so far, but I figured it's well worth it esp when most people my age spend that on crap.

People of all ages spend their money on that I'm afraid.

very true!

I applaud all your great ideas and love the Pergola, will be watching closely all your developments!

Tomorrow I start taking down the HUGE laurel bush... Should be interesting! I'll take pics.

Great selection on the pergola. Lots of work but great bones to the idea. It will look great. I'll be watching too.