My Garden Progress

Discussion in 'General Gardening Discussion' started by Kevin Cowans, Jul 19, 2018.

  1. Sheal

    Sheal Total Gardener

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    Hi Kevin,

    I'm sorry you're not having much luck with you patio issues and it's a shame you've been let down again. We have a local website for chat, news and recommendations etc. and have recently had work done by an electrician and plumber. Both were recommended and both efficient and reasonably priced. Perhaps you may have something like that in your area.
     
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    I can sympathise totally re workmen not responding etc @Kevin Cowans . Hopeless.
    I also understand the 'neat' thing as I'm also on the spectrum. Being pernickerty about small things that others wouldn't give a toss about. I desperately fight it, but I like straight lines and uniformity so it can be awkward at times!
    It's infuriating when there's things you can't do yourself, but the people who can do it are useless. That's the polite term...
    Your garden is still fantastic, so take some pride in that and give yourself a pat on the back for your hard work paying off. Gardening can be very frustrating at times though!
     
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    • Kevin Cowans

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      Hello

      Thanks for the Replies.

      @Sheal

      I just wish I could get to a place where everything is as I want it to be but I fear that will never happen :sad:

      I am not aware of such a Site in my Area but I will have to check, maybe my Sister is aware of one.

      @fairygirl

      I am the total opposite of you regarding Straight Lines, in my Eyes there is no such thing as there is always a deviation no matter how small, that is why my Patio is shaped as it is :)

      It is true what you say about doing things yourself and having to rely on others.

      I am looking at replacing my TV, a 49" LED with a 55" OLED.

      I can set them up with no issues, after all Technology is my thing :)

      Lifting them by myself and placing, or removing, them on the Desktop VESA Stand is difficult to do and at 14.1Kg it really needs Two People.

      Thanks for the Kind Words regarding my Garden, I have a few Issues I am trying to sort but overall it is looking as I would like it.

      Kevin
       
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      • fairygirl

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        I know what you mean about those small deviations @Kevin Cowans !
        We come in all shapes and sizes don't we? It's always about working with what suits us, our preferences and our circumstances. :)

        I just noticed your quote about the question not asked. I always told my children when they started school that the people who ask questions are the smart ones, not the stupid ones. That always felt right to me because how do you learn anything if you don't ask questions about something you're not understanding? :)

        Good luck with getting things sorted.
         
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        • Alisa

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          Nice and neat every month. That bush is getting bigger and bigger.
           
        • Kevin Cowans

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          Hello @Alisa

          Thanks, do you mean the Weigela in the Foreground.

          I am letting the Shrubs Grow Out and then I will just Prune to Tidy them.

          I am Planning, which Never goes to Plan, to have Security Cameras Installed in the New Year, Front and Back, the updside being that the Weigela in the Back Garden will no longer obstruct the View of the Garden.

          Thanks

          Kevin
           
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            I like neat @Kevin Cowans so your garden looks beautiful to me.I like the way the planting has softened some edges and enhanced other spaces. Job well done.
             
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