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Soup1's Garden Progress

Discussion in 'Members Gallery' started by Soup1, Jul 19, 2015.

  1. Soup1

    Soup1 Gardener

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    Hello!
    I'm new to this forum so thought I would post a few pics of our garden.
    We live in Cornwall and have owned our cottage for 14 years. The previous owners weren't gardeners but I was so I saw the small garden with a smaller piece of waste ground on a slope as my challenge.
    We have recently bought another piece from a neighbour so we're currently bringing that into shape.
    I've added some 'before' and 'after' pics to give you a brief idea of what we're doing and the type of garden we have.
    Hopefully you won't be too bored .....
    Bottom Garden before
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    Bottom Garden now ...
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    Waste Ground Slope before ...
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    Slope now ..
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    New Top Garden last year ..
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    Top Garden now ...[​IMG][​IMG]
    Sorry it's picture heavy but I'll add more to the thread as we do more work on it.
    Thanks for reading if you've got this far ....
     
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    • Anthony Rogers

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      Hi Soup,
      You've done a fantastic job so far, it looks stunning.

      Keep all all the good work :)
       
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      • Anzia

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        Wowzers! Looks fantastic!
         
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        • CharlieBot

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          I really like it, well done.
           
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          • Fern4

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            It looks fab....you've obviously worked hard on it and it's paid off. :dbgrtmb:

            Welcome to GC by the way! :sign0016: :)
             
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            • "M"

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              :wow: You have accomplished one massive (and beautiful) transformation there :love30:
              A lot of hard work has gone into making that space a very welcoming, tranquil and colourful space; you should be very proud of your achievements :thumbsup:

              Thank you for sharing it with us - its an inspiring space.
               
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              • Apple Blossom

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                :wow: What a lovely transformation, you must be very proud as it looks fantastic, just goes to show....put in the work and it will pay you in its splendour :spinning:
                 
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              • Soup1

                Soup1 Gardener

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                Gosh, thanks for all your comments, :ThankYou: they're really appreciated.
                I originally hail from the Midlands where the soil was largely clay so things took a while to establish and start growing. Down here I ignore the 'size in 5 years' indicators on plant labels as everything just takes off ...... pruning has been my big learning curve :psnp: so I'm still getting to grips with 'when' and 'how much' to take off where ....
                 
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                • Beckie76

                  Beckie76 Total Gardener

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                  Wow, your garden is amazing, you've done an incredible job :dbgrtmb:
                   
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                  :wow: What a great place.:oopss::sign0016: I'm sure you will love it here x
                   
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