Rain stopped play...or should I say work!
By rose1949
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Part One…Do you remember the bog garden pictures , I think it was my walk round the garden in June, but the Aruncus Goats beard although absolutely beautiful is too tall for the front of the pond and many of the other plants are too, especially the yellow bog iris’s, so as hubby had put a water lily in this pond last year, it never did see the light of day as it was in too much shade from all these plants……
We are looking from the back of the pond, so you can see why the poor lily didn’t flower.So I thought to myself, drastic action needs to be taken. I usually do the jobs first and then tell hubby !
First of all, I had to get every single plant out of the bog garden and that was no mean feat , I can tell you! Some of the bigger plants , at first refused to move, but when I’m determined, no plant stands a chance! lol.
This is only one half of the garden and before I took the rest out, I thought it would be a good idea to incorporate a seating area for hubby to sit and watch the wildlife in the pond.
This was done over a couple of days . I then had to go to the back of the pond and dig up the paving slabs so that the tall bog plants could be then planted at the back and to keep the front for smaller plants like astilbes.
This is looking across to the bog area where I ha d to remove all the pebbles , which I can tell you was a very slow job!
Looking up the bog area…
I started planting the primula denticulatas and I won’t be replacing the pebbles until all the astilbes and other small plants appear.The tall iris’s have been planted at the back of the pond with the Aruncus and am keeping my fingers crossed that everything takes. Watch this space! The seating area is finished with most of the pebbles underneath the seat.
The next blog which shows the finished area will probably be in the summer when all the plants are grown and in flower. I hope !
4 Apr, 2012
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A lot of work you`ve been doing Rose, those jobs I know are time consuming and very messy but it will be worth it when hubby and you can sit and admire his lily, I have the yellow Iris in my pond and know they can get very tall and do spread well, I`m always thinning them down, the smaller blue one is also a good one, if allowed free range they would take over..
4 Apr, 2012
No Barbara , its not! I would have to sit on his knee! Although we have 2 seats like this, I didn't want to take up too much border for another seat. As I didn't line the new back border , I'm hoping it doesn't dry out too quickly.
4 Apr, 2012
Thanks Lincs, I transplanted a clump of blue iris's but at the moment look a bit sorry for themselves.
4 Apr, 2012
Rose I feel tired just reading about what you've been doing!
A wonderful effort and you well deserve a good sit down on that bench, with OK bringing you tea and (chocolate) biscuits.
4 Apr, 2012
Rose I`m sure you and I would make a good team.lol.
I love what you`ve done and so will your OH when he`s sitting there.
4 Apr, 2012
I'm growing aruncus in a border so I don't think it will mind not being in a bog garden - it might even reduce the height slightly with less moisture at the root
4 Apr, 2012
Blimey Rose, you've been busy!! It'll be fantastic when it's finished. Don't forget to take some pics!!
4 Apr, 2012
Thanks Steragram, its a nice kind of tired feeling and I like the sound of the choccy biccies!
Thankyou Stroller, you could always come and help.lol!
Andrewr, the aruncus I have moved from the bog garden into the back new border is going to be dryer, so I hope mine as well as yours doesn't sulk!
Thanks Sheilar, there will be more pics. in the summer when its all finished.
4 Apr, 2012
I can see your drumstick primulas in the last photo. Mine are settling in now.
I think it's a good idea to re-arrange the plants. They'll look and grow better now.
4 Apr, 2012
Thanks Hywel. i think mine had a slight set back due to moving them and then leaving them until I had finished this area. But they are picking up now and Im pleased yours are ok.
4 Apr, 2012
that is a lot of hard work, i love those irises, the pond is going to be just lovely and i hope you have many hours of sitting with your feet up enjoying it!!
4 Apr, 2012
Nice job Rose....my! you have been busy!
5 Apr, 2012
Do you think I'll get time to sit Stickie! Thanks Karen , I was hoping for your input on landscaping as you've done such a lovely job on yours.
Happy Easter everyone.
5 Apr, 2012
i think you deserve at least an hour to sit out there every day!
5 Apr, 2012
Thats a lovely area Rose.
I hope the weather improves so you can get everything done. Looking good so far.
5 Apr, 2012
Thankyou Stickie. Now I've got your approval, I will have to make time to sit! lol.
Thanks Willinillie , unfortunately the weathers changed and is cold and light showers , so have been nipping in and out in between them.
6 Apr, 2012
no rose you definitely dont need my approval!!!
i meant you have earned a well deserved rest!!
6 Apr, 2012
Hi Rose! And Sticki, thank you so much for the lovely pm, you're so thoughtful, when I get a free second, I'll write back!
That's looking great, Rosy, I can see it working really well, but isn't it funny how a moments thought, takes weeks to achieve! And I'm sure hubby would love you to sit on his knee...especially with a choccy biccy!Lol!
6 Apr, 2012
Oh hello Libet, lovely to see you!
6 Apr, 2012
Yoo Hoo! Lovely to see you too Stick, my wee friend! I'll be back soon! Snowed under with work!!x
6 Apr, 2012
All the very best, snowed under with work is possibly only a bit better than snowed under with the White stuff?!
6 Apr, 2012
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Oh Rose you have been soo so busy - this on top of clearing your friends allotment, you are working well. I love looking at progress pictures it looks to be coming along nicely, hope all the plants get a good hold.
Remember that seat is big enough for the two of you! make time to sit and relax along with OH. lol. Enjoy yourself, you look like you are doing, look forward to seeing the finished article.
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