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Blog 12. Making the Oriental Pagoda

Posted on 23 Apr, 2008 5 comments

2005 We wanted something really special – a statement!

It arrived in 175 sections – with no instructions, inventory or screws.

We then found out that we needed planning permission because it was over 3 metres in height! Seven coats of Sikkins varnish (both under and top coat) kept us busy for several weeks – drying conditions in March were very slow. Eventually, the instructions arrived, together with 950 screws!!!!

If ever the pagoda was burned down it would be a lovely area for the deck chairs!!!!

Of course, the way we wanted it to open was on the side that had the deepest drop onto the path. So we had to cut back some of the border and widen the path to accommodate the steps.

Our four children and their friends like to sit in it and play guitars long into the night!

Autumn – note the conifer that had to be cut into “cloud” shapes so that it didn’t get too big and looked right with the oriental feel. Don’t know what type of conifer it is, but it lends itself well to topiary.

Winter – well, actually it was 6 April!!!!

Summer

Spring

Comments

Fourseasons..

23 Apr, 2008

It took us about two months to build the base and varnish the woodwork before assembly. And then about a fortnight to erect the structure.

David

23 Apr, 2008

It is obvious that you are nuts (bolts, screws, etc) about this garden, but it is truly awesome, whatever the season! fantastic project and commitment, folks!

Helofadigger

24 Apr, 2008

A real labour of love and it shows I can well imagine the hard work getting your garden looking like that but you are rewarded ten times over by the stunning displays through each season.

It's great to know the kids enjoy it too and it also must be nice for mum and dad to do a little weeding while being serenaded by the kids.Hel.xxx.

Fourseasons..

27 Apr, 2008

The pagoda has given a real focal point, and by keeping all the wood in the garden the same colour it has unified the theme. The dark colour is also a good backdrop for the lighter flowers.

Marguerite

9 Aug, 2008

Very nice that Oriental feel and from the last picture you could well have been in Japan or China. Well done! Lots of diligent work pays off in the end.

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