Yesterday we tackled the back garden and managed to turn what was a jungle into a well tamed patch of green to finally enjoy. Richard got the lawn mower up and running and got rid of the tall grass and hundreds of dandelions that had sprung up all over the place. He trimmed all the edges which means no more cheeky munchies for Murphy and he swept and tidied all the paths. I am thrilled with the end result and all that needs to be done is for me to get out there with some new found confidence and de-weed the beds. We would also really like a new patio set after finally returning Richard's mates set almost a year after borrowing it for the house warming party. With that we would also love a BBQ and I want a fire bowl too, just because.
Anyway dreams aside, here is the end result (ignore the morphed dog that decided to get in on my panoramic shot)...
Today we moved on to sorting out the front garden which has definitely been neglected in the whole time that we have lived here. The front garden is almost as large as the back, something which I tend to forget when I get so used to seeing it as a wild field. Richard simply went out there to cut the grass but that soon turned into a full operation of digging a flower bed, pulling out huge roots, cutting back bushes, digging up grass and sweeping the path. I got in on the action and I must admit it was satisfying.
The new bed has been dug and all that is left to do is cut away the brambles and continue the bed around the side of the house. I am hoping to take a trip to our local Morrisons store where they have a fantastic new garden department which sells plants for as little as £1 which will soon brighten the front of the house up and compliment my hanging baskets and pot plants which are still going strong. Here is the end result of our hard work...
Maybe we are green fingered after all...
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