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the back border, before and after

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After 2 years i finally got round to getting this iron sheeting out from our back border this spring. It was around 40ft long and was buried 5ft deep. This shot only shows the top half. It is encased in a foot of concrete that had to be broken out. In the end i spent three days, and two diamond cutting blades, cutting it out.

Not only was it unsightly but it also stopped the back 3 ft of garden from geting any moisture whatsoever.

Anyway, its gone now, never to be seen again. And hopefully next summer i will have a lovely planted border.

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that looks loads better, hope you enjoy your new garden border!!

3 Aug, 2011

 

Wow thats a huge improvement!

3 Aug, 2011

 

That really was an eye-sore! Well done - it looks sooo different. :-)

3 Aug, 2011

 

I have to agree, its a big improvement and now you can enjoy creating a new border...

3 Aug, 2011

 

What a huge undertaking! Well done.

3 Aug, 2011

 

thanks everyone. Just been out to buy more plants. 12 rudbelia's for a tenner. That should start to brighten it up this year.

3 Aug, 2011

 

thats a very good bargain Ian and they will brighten everything up!

3 Aug, 2011

 

Definitely shows dedication, and what a difference it will make.

3 Aug, 2011

 

That's an improvement and a half Ian! Your new border will only improve from now, looking lovely already!

5 Aug, 2011

 

it has made a big difference Ian, must have taken some getting it out..nice new bright border from now on then ..:o)

5 Aug, 2011

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