This is the last week of the landscaping work. Today was Day 36. They finished the final toppings on the pathways, topped up the fire-pit area, added the granite stones, and then smoothed off the area that was once a lawn. Can't believe it's done! It's now up to us to finish the work with lots of planting and mulching, and over time … [Read more...] about Garden Project Week 12
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Garden Project Weeks 10 & 11
This covers week 10, 5th September and week 11, 11th September. Because of the rain the guys have only been able to pop in now and then doing one full day and one half day. They literally have about one day's worth of work to do and then it's completely up to us to get mulching and planting. Anyone want to come and pitch in? ;-) More tuscan … [Read more...] about Garden Project Weeks 10 & 11
Paddock Project More Planting
Well, work is at a standstill again. The workers just need a stretch of 4 dry days - without the soil being too soggy underfoot so they can bring their equipment back in. All they have left to do is to finish the firepit area with the seating and floor and also put the final topping to pack down on all the pathways. But with winter well and truly … [Read more...] about Paddock Project More Planting