Time is ticking...people are coming !

Good for you! You'll show em! Dead-heading is a great idea so keep that up. Your Cosmos will pick up eventually. They never do much for me before mid-july at the earliest. I have some yellow aquilegias that flower all summer long. And some of them have the loveliest scent. Aquilegia chrysantha and Aquilegia longissima. it sounds like you have loads of colour going on and a great party space too! Have a great birthday and don't think about dieting on Saturday! - thats my advice! :) x oh..how about a bubble machine!! I saw one today in Sainsbys and was dying to buy it, but had no excuse...although I did suggest the dog might like it...but that didn't convince OH! Lol..everyone loves bubbles!

Wow, how you have done it in the time I can't think! Have a fabulous party - you deserve it, and I hope the guests are all really impressed!

well done on your efforts.
best trick I've seen to 'improve' first impression is to cut the grass and then edges of the grass so there is a 'crisp' edge to the grass.

dead heading is also a quick and effiecient tidy task.

your nervous because you know they wont expect you to have stuck at it but you have so the nerves become excitement. happy bday for then too. :o)

Can we have some pictures? Enjoy yor birthday party and take a moment to enjoy, admire and be proud of what you've achieved!

Many happy returns for then :-). I'm sure it will all go well and your family and friends will be really impressed with what you have achieved. Us cancerians are home people, home is important to us and I'm sure you have done everything to make it perfect for your guests. But make sure you enjoy your party and forget the diet and have a big slice of cake :-).

Karen, you are so right about bubble machine. My dogs love bubbles. You can get bubbles for dogs in some pet shops. They are flavoured and really strong bubbles. I have to do them in the garden as, when popped, they leave a residue but they tire out, running around trying to pop all the bubbles.

I also cut the grass,makes the garden look lovely,you have worked so hard,well done,have a lovely birthday.

Hope you have a lovely time. Make sure you enjoy it as well. I agree with Seaburngirl, when the grass is cut and the edging done it makes everything look really good. And yes pictures would be great when you get the time!

Thank you lovelies :)

It all sounds wonderful I am sure it will all go well for you and fingers crossed for good weather for you? pictures please on the day ⚘?? happy birthday ???

Good luck ! Enjoy your birthday. I hope you have lots of cards and nice gifts :)

Lawns are being cut and edged tonight, raking the flower beds and filling the paper lanterns with lights ready to string up Saturday morning....the suns set to make an appearance Saturday so I'll take lots of photos and post them. Thank you for all your kind and supportive words. It's so nice to talk to people who get my green fingered bug ! :)