My gardener and I...

No no help here your garden is stunning mine is bare I've not got to grips with this garden yet I miss my old house established garden so I cut the grass and am sorting out some shrubs to put in the very small border. Cleaning the mower in stages as its got very warm so a sit down every 10 mins. I hope you get help soon I envy your garden muchly.😃

That is lovely Wyllow. The path winding towards the trees. 🌳

That’s lovely, Wyllow3! I think your garden has lots of interesting nooks and crannies, Tanith and will look lovely.

I have a chap who cuts the grass every now and then. I have to hassle him at times to come, though he is a nice enough man. The rest I do myself, though I’m thinking I might need someone to come in to plant some bigger items I’ve acquired. Much of my garden consists of plants from supermarkets and the likes of B&M. I also get things from National Trust for Scotland gardens because they tend to be more acclimatised to Scotland weather. Have fun, everyone! 🪴 🌹 🌺 🌻

Such beautiful trees!

Do we get help?

Yes, we have weekly help with mowing garden grass, mowing the yards outside the gardens, tree trimming (we don't use chain saws).

I enjoy weeding, planting, and tend to flowers, make paths tidy.

Yes, a younger woman comes about three times a year to prune, weed and mulch, MrJ cuts the grass.

I designed the garden when I had lots lots more energy needless to say years ago like most of us!

You made a great job of it.

tanith, a blank canvas is exciting.

What a lovely photo of a gorgeous garden

Yes Tanith I agree. A blank canvas. I got ideas from the TV garden makeovers.

For example, with more dry summers I would have planned more areas with low watering and weeding maintenance. But if your garden is square ish or long and thin you need wiggly paths to widen and soften… and I admit the path is resin. Cracks in patios and paths are the work of the garden curse.
I’ve decided to accept limited dandelions. They are bright after all and the bees love them.

Aveline

Such beautiful trees!

known as the ‘Lady of the Forest’ (slender and graceful)

A beautiful garden Wyllow3.

Your garden has lots of potential Tanith. Just a thought, but have you considered widening the borders for more shrubs and flowers? Thats what we ended up doing eventually, and I must say, I’m pleased with the result.

Is there someone who could do that for you - I see you say you have no help, but perhaps a neighbour might know of someone reputable and reasonable in price.

Yes the man who cut the grass for the former owner came round and I now have him continue.
Its beyond me tbh so I am grateful