10 May 2021

Our Garden, no cards, I'm very sad, but excited.

Hi Everyone, you know how I love my garden? Well there is news about it which I am really sad about, but in a way excited too.

We are going to destroy my beautiful garden to make it easier! Why? It all started with brambles! We have always had about a 10 foot wall of brambles on the pathway behind our garden, then 2 weeks ago the Council grass cutter man decided to go into it and practically cut it all away. Also our conifer hedge has died a death with almost no growth on them. We only have a small wire fence, so it became a necessity to build a fence for privacy and security. 

Hubby and I had long and realistic discussion about the garden and as hubby is getting older now with more aches and pains than he wants, the 4 foot borders around our 55 feet by 55 foot lawn are requiring him to do too much digging and maintenance, so we decided to add a fence between the neighbours and us to narrow the borders and make the garden more manageable. It has upset me, but change has to happen to make life easier for Hubby. We'll have to arrange something in the garden, so that the 2 men can have a chat, as always, over the fence whilst gardening! 😁

I hope you will put up with my ramblings. I intend to take photos regularly so that I can keep a record, there is a lot of preparation before it goes up in July.  

This is part of the preparation by removing all the stones that had been placed under the wire fence by the previous owner. You can also see how awful the conifers look. Although the honeysuckle and the Pieris are looking good.

This is hubby clearing the stones and ground for  the fence to be erected on our border.
 It also shows, the well past it's sell by date, wire fence, something all the shrubs hid.

This is the garden onto the waste land. He always keeps the way clear of weeds. 
You can also see the stones left for him to remove.

You can't see in this photo how the tree grows over next door's border and 
makes it necessary to remove the tree to erect the fence in the corner. 
All shrubs have been cut back to facilitate the tree surgeons access to cut the beautiful tree down 😞 I have asked the tree surgeon and the fencers, if there is any other way. Yes! they say, don't put a fence up! or leave a gap of 5 feet!😞

On a good note!
The Creeping Phlox is putting on a wonderful show. 

More good news, we have the potatoes growth reaching the top of the large pots. Hopefully we will be picking potatoes in a few weeks. Nothing like new potatoes, other than chocolate that is?

17 comments:

Janette said...

I think its a good move Faith, I know it feels sad but if its easier then go for it, just don't let it all lose its charm, love the phlox btw, so pretty.xx

cotnob said...

It is a shame Faith but keeping a garden looking nice is lots of hard work - we have been gradually reducing the size of our flower beds and lawn - the dogs are helping us with the lawn!
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

Bunny said...

Yard work is not easy so kudos for starting to make the change. [Bunny]

Marlena M. said...

I'm so sorry for the drastic changes so fast, but when it's done, whew! Ya'll can enjoy the fruits of your labor~

Mac Mable said...

Thanks for sharing Faith and Wow that looks like a lot of hard work but worth it in the end if it cuts down on the maintenance x.....Sorry you are sad x.

Carol L said...

That looks like a lot of work, but it will be worth it once it's done. One bright spot - new things grow, so you have a lot to look forward to after the "remodel" of your gardens :)

Shirley Young said...

Change is never easy is it Faith but I’m sure it’s the best decision and if it’s going to make things easier then it will be worth it. Will look forward to seeing how it progresses xx

Beebeebabs said...

Wow - it looks like a lot of work thanks for sharing!!!

Vicky Hayes said...

One of the things I love about you Faith is your ability to look for the good in everything. Change is often difficult but change is rarely all bad and I imagine you'll be able to flex your creative muscles and design all sorts of wonderful new features and enjoy the fun of the new (low maintenance) plants! Keeping a record sounds like a great idea (you could even make a scrapbook!) and I will be tuning in to see your progress. Sending hugs my friend, Vicky x

NanaConnie said...

It may leave you feeling sad now, Faith, but just think how good it will feel when the new garden sprouts, takes root, and blossoms decorate all the spaces! Good for you making the hard decision.

Sue said...

I'm sure you've both made the right decision Faith we have had to get a gardener in because of my back and of course Paul can't do it..I do the hanging baskets and planters but that's about all...fab pictures and the phlox is beautiful huggles Sue x

cuilliesocks said...

Hi Faith, well there comes a time when you just have to do what will make life easier for you both, even although it's a bit of a wrench. I'm sure it will all be worth it. Take care, Kate x

Pat K said...

Oh that is very sad Faith but as always you have the right attitude. If it makes life easier it is a wise decision and I know you will come up with something gorgeous. xx

Leslie said...

OMGoodness, this is going to be so nice! Keep positive thoughts even if it's hard getting started! I'm so sorry I haven't been commenting on your posts - I just realized that I haven't gotten ANY notifications since you started using the new 'Follow' link. You are the only one I'm following on it so I didn't even realize it wasn't working properly. I've gone in and tweaked it so we'll see if it starts working the way it's supposed to. Now I'm off to look at your other posts!

Greta said...

I can totally understand. Had to get rid of a lot of my rose bushes a few years ago--just too much work. Hopefully when it's all done, you'll be happy!

Maria said...

Yes, I agree yard and garden work are a lot work. We had to repot fourteen plants today due to sun and winter weather breaking away our pots around the house outside, but, it had to be done and it looks much better. You have a lovely garden area! I’m sure once all is taken care of it will be wonderful!

Colette said...

I hate having to cut anything back, never mind chop anything down. I have a beautiful Tulip tree in my back garden (complete with old fashioned swing), it is higher than the house and I have to have it 'trimmed' every couple of years. I know it's best for the tree but I still feel guilty. My garden isn't as beautiful as yours - with free range chickens you have to be select in what you plant - fuchsias are a no go! Colette xx