Before and after ...

Looking pristine. I can second that about waiting for the sunny days! I wish I lived closer so you could recommend your chaps to me.

Ange, our new neighbours are having a quote for their front garden and my friend along the road is also interested. You cannot beat personal recommendation for tradesmen.

Thanks Julia, it's a joy to see it looking so fresh.

Klahanie, thank you so much. The Camellia came to us when OH's Aunt passed on, so we have memories of her in the garden now.

It was definitely worth it, it all looks fabulous! Like brand new, Shirley. I can see why you're more than pleased.

what a fantastic job they have done. You deserve to be chuffed with the way your lovely garden looks now.
I think I'd be out there with a lap quilt to keep warm, just so I could enjoy the garden.

What a neat garden you've got Shirley ! :O It's a pleasure to look at ...

Thanks Kate, Eileen and Hywel ... now to decide where all the potted plants are going to live!

Incidentally, yesterday evening at around 9pm a lovely Fox came strolling down the garden path ... seems it wanted to have a look at the finished job!!!

What a brilliant job, looks like new Shirley,you will really enjoy sitting out there when the weather warms up.

Looks great, must ‘persuade’ my husband to have a go at our patio….😂

Callie, that's the plan! Still chilly this evening ... :o(

Ams, good luck with the persuasion ... :o))

WOW! What a difference between the "before & after" pics, Shirley! The patio looks so lovely now! 😆

They’ve done a really good job Shirley. It looks fab. I too keep saying roll on the warm weather. I manage to sit out side late pm until sunset. It’s quite warm then, if it’s not windy.

David, it made me feel guilty seeing how much dirt came off!

Josie, there really are never two days the same, sunny today but rain due tomorrow, grrr!

Looks a real treat Shirley, they did a good job for you, shame about the weather, our miserable wet days are back again as well so its gardening in easy stages and admiring through the windows....

Wow, it's looking great Shirley, roll on warm still days when we can enjoy more than an hour outside..

Sue, sorry to be late replying, we have been in Dorset for a week and got back today. We were pretty lucky with the weather, hail once when we were back indoors and two afternoons we managed to sit out in the sun ... :o)

Janey, we are so pleased with the work the men did, at a good price too! I cannot believe how much growth the trees, shrubs and perennials have put on in a week ... :o)

Pleased you enjoyed your holiday Shirley. It's always good to get home and check round the garden, ooing and arring at how things have grown.. :))

Janey, that's exactly what I was doing yesterday, and today! Roses have put on so much growth, Geums are in flower, Forget-me-nots are taking over ... lovely!