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Making the best of the Sunshine before it turned to rain, lol.

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What a difference a few hours of sunshine made today, I quickly got the wellies on and tackled the small area at the side of the pond next to the gravel path.
When I first made the pond I put a long log as an edging on the one side, over the years this has disintegrated and it felt a bit dangerous so I decided to remove it and put some broken paving down. I also dug over the small bed running along side of it.
I had got two quite big stumps from when the Eucalyptus was felled so these were put in place and planted round with festuca glauca `Elijah Blue`, I put back a small clump of Miscanthus Zebra grass and a clump of `Hakone Grass`. The large giant chain fern was left as it was before.

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Well mission accomplished I think it looks much tidier and safer and its done me no end of good just being out there in the garden, roll on spring.

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very nice, looks loads tidier than my garden!

3 Jan, 2013

 

It's looking very natural. I like the little bridge :o)
We've had fog here today. I'm glad you had some nicer weather and were able to get out to the garden ...

3 Jan, 2013

 

It looks really good. The sun certainly does make a difference!

3 Jan, 2013

 

Thanks Sticki, but then I`ve only showed you the tidy bit.
Hi Hywel, I must admit it was a tonic being able to get outside and enjoy what little sunshine there was.
Thank you Lijemc, even the fish enjoyed the sun.

3 Jan, 2013

 

FANTASTIC!! LOVE THE FISH AND THE PLANTS SURROUNDS THE PONDS:-))

3 Jan, 2013

 

Looks lovely Stoller

3 Jan, 2013

 

Junna and Cmsue, it was just lovely being able to get out while we had a bit of sunshine.

3 Jan, 2013

 

oh I am so jealous. my ground is still too wet and cant do much at all.
the area is looking very good. I like 'elijha blue' but I lost mine. must replace them this season.

3 Jan, 2013

 

that is so nice it looks so natural, I like the grasses very much. Soon be spring Stroller. I managed about 3 hours yesterday tidying up borders and clearing away leaves from one of the borders. Chopped back a buddlheia and trimmed a tree, my back, knees and neck are all very stiff today not to mention my arms. lol. still like you say it makes you feel good to be out there once more. Roll on Springtime.

4 Jan, 2013

 

Sorry SeaB wish I could send you some sunshine.
Yes Olive I find I`m feeling the strain today a combination of old age and the lack of gardening, worth it though.

4 Jan, 2013

 

Doesn't look like winter there at all Stroller - looking great.
It's good to get outside isn't it? I managed a wee bit over the last few days. Just clearing away winter debris does make a hell of a difference to the garden!

4 Jan, 2013

 

yippee got out side today for 3hrs. cold as cold can be but sunny and blue skies all round. :o))

4 Jan, 2013

 

Scottish and Sbgirl, even if we manage only a few minutes it stops that pent up feeling.

4 Jan, 2013

 

You always put me to shame Phyll, it's looking lovely. We had a beautiful sunny day here today and I did intend to get in the garden, but....never quite managed it lol except to see to the birds:-))

4 Jan, 2013

 

Looks lovely Stroller ! Isn't it nice to see the sunshine! I have been out working today and it makes you feel good! I just worry that being so mild, winter will turn up with a vengeance!

5 Jan, 2013

 

It looks fantastic Stroller. We had a lovely day today but I have just got rid of the family after a long Christmas break.......for them. I need a holiday!

6 Jan, 2013

 

Hi BA, I`m sure your garden is good as ever and at least you get out most days to take the doggies walkies.
Rose as you say the sunshine makes you feel good but with the weather being so mild here like you I just keep wondering what its going to throw up over the next two or three months.
Linda I hope you get your holiday or at least time to put your feet up, its lovely seeing family but can be very draining.lol.

7 Jan, 2013

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