Yes, I really miss freddie, I might try and get in touch with her later today. It's been ages since we've had any communication at all

Now that is very nice, I love the look of that white fence as a backdrop for the greenery some English box in the ground or in pots would look good there too. They are very easy to grow from cuttings, if I can do it anyone can lol I don't know why but I love the look of iceberg standard roses and English box together

I haven't heard from Freddie for a few weeks but mailed her this morning.  As far as I know she is ok.

 

Looking into a couple of raised garden beds for vegetables here - will watch with interest and see what Bushie does.

Vicr, I already have a water tank installed with a great run off to it because of the verandahs around the house and an overflow to the courtyard and front gardens if I want to use it, other wise I just let it flow onto the grass and follow the natural slope.

Debra I agree, this house is costing a small fortune to renovate but will be well worth it in the end. The inside is on hold atm, because the weather is way to good to be inside.

Is that the water feature, Rosie?  Is it smooth surfaced? Or has it channels for the water to make it's flow zigzag?  

 

Bit difficult for me to make out.  I love the sound of water trickling or bubbling around the yard.

 

DEB

Oh that looks lovely Rosie, easy to maintain, I really like the water feature.

My raised beds will be more functinal than fancy, they are being built from a pile of timber pallets we were given for nothing

It has a ribbed surface and small light in the top - makes a lovely sound.

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New steps  and garden, now to work on what to do with the front path

 

 

 

 

 

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Bushie

 

What colour are you painting the steps or are you leaving them as wood, au natural ?

 

 

Path ?

 

Patterned concrete ?

 

 

Vicr  All the treated pine will be left to "weather" , the plan atm is to cover the concrete path with pebbles and stepping pavers, wont be happening untill all the front gardens are done in the cooler months, the ground is way to hard atm, to touch it