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I’m very lucky to live right next door to my parents (In their other property) and share a large garden.

I’ve always loved helping in the garden but recently have been craving my own garden to plan and develop.

So my mom has given me a piece of neglected land down the bottom of the garden.

This is what I have to work with, I need to clear the site and think about levels, sun/shade and what I want from the garden.

All the possibilities are making my head spin! Currently at the designing stage coming up with idea after idea… arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgh!!!!

(Entrance to my secret garden lol)

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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 .

18 May, 2010

 

Beats going to the gym.

18 May, 2010

 

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!

18 May, 2010

 

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)

18 May, 2010

 

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

18 May, 2010

 

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

18 May, 2010

 

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.

18 May, 2010

 

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

18 May, 2010

 

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.

18 May, 2010

 

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

18 May, 2010

 

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

18 May, 2010

 

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

18 May, 2010

 

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.

18 May, 2010

 

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

19 May, 2010

 

very true!

19 May, 2010

 

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

19 May, 2010

 

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

19 May, 2010

 

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

20 May, 2010

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