Goodbye Weedy Lawn.

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We’ve been struggling to make anything decent of our lawn, since we moved in three years ago, but the roots which penetrated under it from nearby conifers were sapping out all the moisture etc. and it was full of weeds and moss, which despite our best efforts we’ve been unable to eradicate. So, in desperation, we gave up.

The lawn has been dug up and a ‘tiller’ used to break up the soil. Then a bed of sand laid around the outer boarder and a ‘vibrator plate’ used to make it firm.

The ever resourceful OH begins to lay the new path around the new bed.

The flags now laid, it’s beginning to look much better.

Originally the plan was to make a ‘Sedum’ bed, but as the nursery we want to buy them from is quite a long way off, rather than leave it bare, I’ve put in some bedding plants for now. I hope you approve. When I replant with the ‘Sedums’ I’ll post pics.

18 Jun, 2013
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Comments

Scotkat

Wow how wonderful its turned out Waddy and love your barrel very effective.

18 Jun, 2013

Louisa15

Much better than a weedy lawn! I quite like the way it is now and that barrel is very attractive.

18 Jun, 2013

Diydick

A great idea Waddy,I had same problems where I had large conifers so they all got taken out.Like the feature with the barrel.

18 Jun, 2013

Gee19

That's lovely and clever you to think about using the barrel like that - brilliant :)

18 Jun, 2013

Oliveoil

clever use of barrel, lovely and clean looking, much better than weedy grass, love it :O)

18 Jun, 2013

Bloomer

It looks so much better,Waddy..and I don't think you will regret getting rid of your weedy lawn ! Lovely to have a blank canvas too..the barrel is so effective:o)

18 Jun, 2013

Scottish

I'm liking what you've achieved here. So much better and much less hassle than a weedy lawn. Once those annuals fill out it will be a massive splash if colour. Well done!

18 Jun, 2013

Motinot

I love it Waddy......

18 Jun, 2013

Steragram

An amazing transformation - brilliant!

18 Jun, 2013

Karensusan63

That barrel idea is a cracker Waddy! I love it. Your whole front garden looks great now! Well done you!....and OH;)

18 Jun, 2013

Digginfit

Like everyone else, I love your barrel. And I think the whole space looks great. Well done.

19 Jun, 2013

Costas1

GREAT!

19 Jun, 2013

Cinderella

I agree with all the above, looks very smart, and the barrel is very effective. Great idea.

19 Jun, 2013

Karenfrance

Me too...that not only looks fabulous, but, will be much easier to look after too. Well done, I love it!

19 Jun, 2013

Michaella

Great job! Love it! Well done! :)))

19 Jun, 2013

Waddy

Oh thank you everyone, you're so kind, I'm so glad you approve! I'll post pictures later when things have established.

19 Jun, 2013

Stroller

What a lovely transformation, and I`m sure it will be much easier to cope with.

19 Jun, 2013

Gattina

Gosh, what a difference! Next time you come out here for a visit, bring Richard and tell him to bring his vibrator plate with him. If I look out for some interesting sedums for you, can I have your lovely half-barrel, please?

20 Jun, 2013

Waddy

Hi Gattina,
Sorry don't think I'll get Richard or his vibrator plate over to see you. Silly man doesn't know what he's missing. However, you can look out for interesting sedums at that super garden centre we went to, then we'll have an excuse to visit again (as if we need one!), but the barrel will have to stay were it is I'm afraid.

20 Jun, 2013

Gattina

Huh! I shall have to think about that one! We're going off to that garden centre on Saturday morning, and I shall have a look for sedums for you then.

20 Jun, 2013