I think the rustic willow beds would look lovely at the end of the gravel. They would be on keeping with the cottage garden vibe. It's going to look amazing no matter what you do Gem 😊
I would put a nice table and seats for under the Apple tree, with bulbs near all the daffodil bulbs you already have. It might be nice for a morning tea in the garden.
Hi Gemma, In answer to your question, how about edging the area with a rusted steel edger and filling the border with wood bark, not woodchip, and planting it up in a woodland style as you have the trees. Maybe plant with aquilegia, more spring bulbs and ferns. Merry Christmas, my lovely x
I would keep it for wildlife area, with small pond, wood chip and stones, loads of flowers, bird house. Garden looks fab. Have a lovely Christmas with your family.x
Looking good. I'd suggest you put the willow beds between the gravel and the tree's, keeping the stepping stone path. Then plant the willow beds with perennial flowers for cutting.
You can use from stones to play area you can use bark-chips. And then bring that weeping willow (weeping plant) 1 or 2 feet forward , instead of slap against that fence. That plant is need to be straight.
Great job Gem, love a outdoor project. Lets hope, fingers crossed For spring sunshine and sunny summer days ahead. 🤞Happy Winter Solstice, longer days are coming, thanks for sharing. bfn.🐞🌻🌱
Oh lord wait til Danny sees this you’ll be on the posh list for sure 😂. We did she say we Silent Vince 😂😂. Looks amazing Gem, hope you all have a very Merry Christmas, Ali 💨☔️🧑🎄🎄🇨🇦
Hi Gem, it's looking lovely, especially the table, chairs & reel too. Maybe add wild flowers around the edge and tree and keep the grass, a more natural habitat for permaculture. Help your growing plants. Lovely update. Thanks for sharing and take care 😊
Looking very nice ,maybe ornamental grasses of varying heights ,seasonal interest all year quite a few can be grown from seed ,making them a cheaper alternative ❤
Oh your garden is really starting to develop into a calming oasis. You were looking for some ideas to the area where you already have some daffodils. What about just doing a couple of nice planters with different coloured plants & flowers for throughout the spring, summer and fall. How great things will be when you’re finished to be able to go out with a cuppa and relax amongst your creation. Well done Gemma! At this time I’m going to send my very special wishes to you and the family for a warm, loving and Happy Christmas and a Healthy and Prosperous 2025❤❤
Lovely update Gemma! Looks great! We have gravel and it does make a difference around the beds and containers. Maybe you can have a little garden/ fairy area for the kids? You can get those bug hotels and little toys in there under the tree at the back. There's also nothing stopping you just using 3 sides of the wicker to create a triangle bed under the front tree. That way you can still get around there but creates a formal border around the bulbs. You might need a triangle piece for around the metal bed and the border. That way there is access from both sides of the front metal bed. Are the metal borders for the front of the beds or the back? What are your plans re the chimney? We have one that we have been filling up with veg cuttings, etc and going to plant a miniature rose plant i got for Mother's day a few years back. The pot is currently sitting in the chimney and want to make the compost from the cuttings but every time i think it's full enough is breaks down even more. It's surprising how quickly it goes down and how many times we filled it up already! Thinking about your colour scheme now i think the chair and table should be a like a Moroccan red terracotta. We have that colour in our living room as a feature wall and works well with the homemade wooden mantle piece, chocolate brown wicker ball shade. The paint is a bold colour but also muted so not too red more like a rusty peach rose tones. Might be stepping over the mark with ideas but how about a rose gold/copper wind chime hanging from the tree and a personalised "Gem in the Garden" plaque on the fence behind the chimney? Those wicker beds can be used as borders too and can be sprayed if you want to change the colour? Don't forget you can reuse/ upcycle the kids old wellies into plant pots, either for their area under the tree or by the wendy house? If they have the loops on them you can also turn them into cute little hanging baskets. Anyway, food for thought as they say! Hope you are all well and ready for the Christmas period? Fairly quiet one for us. Seeing my Dad at the weekend and to also fix a few things. Then Father in law and his wife on Boxing Day. Random question but are you affected by the bin day changes? Ours is normally on Fridays and now it's 3 days later. I get the Christmas changes but it should be all things weekly during that period, especially with the delays and it being the holidays and fox/rat season. Take care and have a fabulous Christmas and New Year! x
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I think the rustic willow beds would look lovely at the end of the gravel. They would be on keeping with the cottage garden vibe. It's going to look amazing no matter what you do Gem 😊
I would put a nice table and seats for under the Apple tree, with bulbs near all the daffodil bulbs you already have. It might be nice for a morning tea in the garden.
Hi Gemma, In answer to your question, how about edging the area with a rusted steel edger and filling the border with wood bark, not woodchip, and planting it up in a woodland style as you have the trees. Maybe plant with aquilegia, more spring bulbs and ferns. Merry Christmas, my lovely x
I would keep it for wildlife area, with small pond, wood chip and stones, loads of flowers, bird house. Garden looks fab. Have a lovely Christmas with your family.x
Looking good. I'd suggest you put the willow beds between the gravel and the tree's, keeping the stepping stone path. Then plant the willow beds with perennial flowers for cutting.
I can't wait to see the finish xxxx🐇🐇🐇
Just a few steps to go now 😊
You can use from stones to play area you can use bark-chips. And then bring that weeping willow (weeping plant) 1 or 2 feet forward , instead of slap against that fence. That plant is need to be straight.
Great job Gem, love a outdoor project. Lets hope, fingers crossed For spring sunshine and sunny summer days ahead. 🤞Happy Winter Solstice, longer days are coming, thanks for sharing. bfn.🐞🌻🌱
Oh lord wait til Danny sees this you’ll be on the posh list for sure 😂. We did she say we Silent Vince 😂😂. Looks amazing Gem, hope you all have a very Merry Christmas, Ali 💨☔️🧑🎄🎄🇨🇦
Hi Gem, it's looking lovely, especially the table, chairs & reel too. Maybe add wild flowers around the edge and tree and keep the grass, a more natural habitat for permaculture. Help your growing plants. Lovely update. Thanks for sharing and take care 😊
Looking very nice ,maybe ornamental grasses of varying heights ,seasonal interest all year quite a few can be grown from seed ,making them a cheaper alternative ❤
Oh your garden is really starting to develop into a calming oasis. You were looking for some ideas to the area where you already have some daffodils. What about just doing a couple of nice planters with different coloured plants & flowers for throughout the spring, summer and fall. How great things will be when you’re finished to be able to go out with a cuppa and relax amongst your creation. Well done Gemma! At this time I’m going to send my very special wishes to you and the family for a warm, loving and Happy Christmas and a Healthy and Prosperous 2025❤❤
Lovely update Gemma! Looks great! We have gravel and it does make a difference around the beds and containers.
Maybe you can have a little garden/ fairy area for the kids? You can get those bug hotels and little toys in there under the tree at the back. There's also nothing stopping you just using 3 sides of the wicker to create a triangle bed under the front tree. That way you can still get around there but creates a formal border around the bulbs. You might need a triangle piece for around the metal bed and the border. That way there is access from both sides of the front metal bed.
Are the metal borders for the front of the beds or the back?
What are your plans re the chimney? We have one that we have been filling up with veg cuttings, etc and going to plant a miniature rose plant i got for Mother's day a few years back. The pot is currently sitting in the chimney and want to make the compost from the cuttings but every time i think it's full enough is breaks down even more. It's surprising how quickly it goes down and how many times we filled it up already!
Thinking about your colour scheme now i think the chair and table should be a like a Moroccan red terracotta. We have that colour in our living room as a feature wall and works well with the homemade wooden mantle piece, chocolate brown wicker ball shade. The paint is a bold colour but also muted so not too red more like a rusty peach rose tones.
Might be stepping over the mark with ideas but how about a rose gold/copper wind chime hanging from the tree and a personalised "Gem in the Garden" plaque on the fence behind the chimney? Those wicker beds can be used as borders too and can be sprayed if you want to change the colour?
Don't forget you can reuse/ upcycle the kids old wellies into plant pots, either for their area under the tree or by the wendy house? If they have the loops on them you can also turn them into cute little hanging baskets.
Anyway, food for thought as they say! Hope you are all well and ready for the Christmas period? Fairly quiet one for us. Seeing my Dad at the weekend and to also fix a few things. Then Father in law and his wife on Boxing Day. Random question but are you affected by the bin day changes? Ours is normally on Fridays and now it's 3 days later. I get the Christmas changes but it should be all things weekly during that period, especially with the delays and it being the holidays and fox/rat season.
Take care and have a fabulous Christmas and New Year! x
I started laughing when you said, "We'll start unloading the van." You actually should have said Vince will start unloading the van.😅
Hee hee I don't know why I say we as it always means Vince 😂
Coming along a treat, looks lovely Gem. 🌸
Thank You 😊 have a great weekend ❤
Use the willow beds either side of the apple arch Gemma .Great for salads . I'd just leave the path between them as it is .🙂
That's a great idea, I think that's what I may end up doing, Thank You! ☺️🎄
I have no ideas for you but wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas.🎄
Merry Christmas 🎄 I hope you have a fabulous holiday season ❤
I would carry the path around the corner to the fence, sorry Vince more lifting 🤦♀️ or another long square bed