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  1. Darloboy68

    Darloboy68 Apprentice Gardener

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    Hi Members,

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    We bought a house last year that needed total refurbishment.
    The rear garden had been neglected for 10 years and was totally overgrown with brambles and other trees/shrubs.

    I removed all trees and plants taking the garden back to a shell.

    I have recently built some raised beds due to the heavy clay soil and this week managed to lay lawns to the front and rear of the house.

    I'm becoming increasingly interested in gardening and I'm looking for any advice.

    Thanks

    front garden before.jpg Rear Garden before.jpg Front garden with lawn.jpg Rear garden with lawn.jpg Lounge to rear garden.jpg
     
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      Fat Controller 'Cuddly' Scottish Admin! Staff Member

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      Hi @Darloboy68 and a warm welcome to Gardeners Corner :sign0016:

      There is only one word that I have for your garden achievements so far - WOW!!! Your neighbours must absolutely love you, as you have taken something that was a complete mess and turned it into your very own wee paradise! You've done a great job, and I am sure that your garden will give you many years of pleasure in future.
       
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      • CanadianLori

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        Welcome to the forum!

        There's lots of good people here to help. They'll be along soon. I'm not an expert so I'm useless here other than to welcome you :)
         
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        • Darloboy68

          Darloboy68 Apprentice Gardener

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          Thank you for your kind words. The neighbours were indeed ecstatic when we bought the house. I promised them all (on 3 sides) that when I got the keys for the house, that the first job I would do was to cut the garden back. And that is what I did. The neighbours hadn't seen daylight for at least 7 years. So at present, I'm in everyones good books...lol
           
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            Good afternoon @Darloboy68 and welcome to Gardeners Corner my friend:smile:

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              Welcome @Darloboy68. What a lovely, colourful oasis you have created. Well done. :star:
               
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                Amazing transformation @Darloboy68 (and smashing avatar puppy)
                Welcome to the forum. The only advice I can think of for you is keep on doing what you are already doing :spring:
                 
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                  Looks fantastic there Darloboy68. Welcome to the forum:)
                   
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