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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I adore it. Now is gardening season, the summer bedding plants are coming out. I love going to the garden centre, buying the bedding and going and filling the pots and hanging baskets with flowers  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I wish I did, I’d love a pretty garden. My granny and grandad have the prettiest garden I’ve ever seen, my 12 year old sister has decided she’s getting married in it |
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By *andonmessMan
over a year ago
A world all of his own |
"I adore it. Now is gardening season, the summer bedding plants are coming out. I love going to the garden centre, buying the bedding and going and filling the pots and hanging baskets with flowers "
If someone had told me 3 years ago that I'd love pottering around in the garden I'd have called them mad lol, but yep, I do.
Spent an hour yesterday afternoon ing and laying fresh bark. Need to get out and get my bedding plants soon too |
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By *andonmessMan
over a year ago
A world all of his own |
"I have a south facing garden. Very nature friendly. Buddliea on the grow, large tree for shelter and the bird feeders. "
Yeah my garden is south facing too, plus I have incredibly good soil (reclaimed marshes) so literally everything grows like mad lol. Makes me look like an expert gardener which I'm far from  |
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I had a guy quote me £680 this morning after doing something else. To take up half my concrete path and turf it,which is a wee bit expensive for me right know, considering I've just paid that to have some fencing replaced. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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It's so nice, especially on a sunny day. Pop the radio or some music on and plant away. Then you can step back and look at your lovely achievements after. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I do, but my body doesn't.
My garden was left to nature for 6 years and it's taking a lot of other people's hard work to start again.
I used to have a lovely garden. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I do  I'm terrible at it mind! Garden is east facing and the only bed is mostly shaded, clay soil and completely full of slugs  I feel bad killing them so slowly trying to find suitable plants that will survive! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I know I'm few and far between, I used to hate helping my dad in the garden as a kid. But I've worked in a garden centre for a while, I really like it now! I can see why people when they retire they get into gardening, because you genuinely feel good after spending a few hours out in the garden! |
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I hate gardening as I am incredibly lazy and don't like any form of work. But I like looking around gardens more than anything else (including sex). I visit many "Open Gardens" each summer. Most of my happiest moments in life have been spent in gardens. |
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"I do, but my body doesn't.
My garden was left to nature for 6 years and it's taking a lot of other people's hard work to start again.
I used to have a lovely garden."
That must be pretty hard not being able to do something you like. I got someone in last year to remove some fern tree thing's??? incase I'm still living here in 20 years time and couldn't trim the buggers. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I like a nice garden, but not an avid gardener. As a result I've got a fairly maintenance free garden; wild flower lawn and insect friendly plants at the front. Lawn and more insect friendly plants in the back |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I do, but my body doesn't.
My garden was left to nature for 6 years and it's taking a lot of other people's hard work to start again.
I used to have a lovely garden.
Lady garden?"
Still have that one |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"https://m.fabswingers.com/forum/lounge/876360#message_19683340
Have a look at this thread.
I love gardening
I can never get those links up,what's the title?"
If you hold your finger on the link, it'll highlight and then you can open it or copy it to paste in your search browser |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I do, but my body doesn't.
My garden was left to nature for 6 years and it's taking a lot of other people's hard work to start again.
I used to have a lovely garden.
Lady garden?
Still have that one "
Happy to help.
I’m toying with doing my RHS exams this year and going self employed gardening next year. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"https://m.fabswingers.com/forum/lounge/876360#message_19683340
Have a look at this thread.
I love gardening
I can never get those links up,what's the title?"
It’s on the front page now. Pumpkin Challenge. It’s not too late to join in..... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I do, but my body doesn't.
My garden was left to nature for 6 years and it's taking a lot of other people's hard work to start again.
I used to have a lovely garden.
That must be pretty hard not being able to do something you like. I got someone in last year to remove some fern tree thing's??? incase I'm still living here in 20 years time and couldn't trim the buggers."
It's frustrating and sad. I lost a beautiful coeanothus tree a few years ago in high winds; my lavatera, buddleia and rose bushes were cut down by my ex when I was staying at my daughter's, and he dug up my rockery and wild flower bed.
One of my son in laws strimmed down a 3 year old camellia and a new plant I just paid £16 for.
Then, my son and other son in law dug out both beds at the sides of my lawn and dug all the bulbs up.
I gave up after that lol |
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By *lwenWoman
over a year ago
De12 area |
"I had a guy quote me £680 this morning after doing something else. To take up half my concrete path and turf it,which is a wee bit expensive for me right know, considering I've just paid that to have some fencing replaced. "
I'd get some. More quotes that sounds a bit expensive.. |
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By *andonmessMan
over a year ago
A world all of his own |
"I had a guy quote me £680 this morning after doing something else. To take up half my concrete path and turf it,which is a wee bit expensive for me right know, considering I've just paid that to have some fencing replaced.
I'd get some. More quotes that sounds a bit expensive.. "
That is expensive for something an average diy'er could do. I removed 8 square meters of dead lawn, put fresh top soil down to grade it and new turf for £80. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I do, but my body doesn't.
My garden was left to nature for 6 years and it's taking a lot of other people's hard work to start again.
I used to have a lovely garden.
That must be pretty hard not being able to do something you like. I got someone in last year to remove some fern tree thing's??? incase I'm still living here in 20 years time and couldn't trim the buggers.
It's frustrating and sad. I lost a beautiful coeanothus tree a few years ago in high winds; my lavatera, buddleia and rose bushes were cut down by my ex when I was staying at my daughter's, and he dug up my rockery and wild flower bed.
One of my son in laws strimmed down a 3 year old camellia and a new plant I just paid £16 for.
Then, my son and other son in law dug out both beds at the sides of my lawn and dug all the bulbs up.
I gave up after that lol"
Don't give up Kaitlyn!  I know women in there 70's and 80's still gardening, there's still life in old lady yet! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Love it. Just been out in ours creating new borders. Have done the garden from scratch. Not even our house but a lot of time energy and money has gone into it"
Yeah I think outside your house is equally important if not more. It's what's everyone see's when then they go past. Especially if your house is onto a main road. I want to have a tidy, looked after garden not one where people would be like "do they even see their garden, they don't care etc." And like I said it makes you feel good being out in it  |
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"I do, but my body doesn't.
My garden was left to nature for 6 years and it's taking a lot of other people's hard work to start again.
I used to have a lovely garden.
That must be pretty hard not being able to do something you like. I got someone in last year to remove some fern tree thing's??? incase I'm still living here in 20 years time and couldn't trim the buggers.
It's frustrating and sad. I lost a beautiful coeanothus tree a few years ago in high winds; my lavatera, buddleia and rose bushes were cut down by my ex when I was staying at my daughter's, and he dug up my rockery and wild flower bed.
One of my son in laws strimmed down a 3 year old camellia and a new plant I just paid £16 for.
Then, my son and other son in law dug out both beds at the sides of my lawn and dug all the bulbs up.
I gave up after that lol"
Flipping heck what a carry on,sounds like it got well and truly butchered. I wanted a camellia this year,but couldn't find a reasonably price one. Think I was late in looking for one I don't know. |
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"I had a guy quote me £680 this morning after doing something else. To take up half my concrete path and turf it,which is a wee bit expensive for me right know, considering I've just paid that to have some fencing replaced.
I'd get some. More quotes that sounds a bit expensive..
That is expensive for something an average diy'er could do. I removed 8 square meters of dead lawn, put fresh top soil down to grade it and new turf for £80. "
It's the concrete path which is the problem not the turfing where the path will be missing. |
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"I had a guy quote me £680 this morning after doing something else. To take up half my concrete path and turf it,which is a wee bit expensive for me right know, considering I've just paid that to have some fencing replaced.
I'd get some. More quotes that sounds a bit expensive.. "
I will,but it's so hard getting people out to do something like that. |
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By *andonmessMan
over a year ago
A world all of his own |
"I had a guy quote me £680 this morning after doing something else. To take up half my concrete path and turf it,which is a wee bit expensive for me right know, considering I've just paid that to have some fencing replaced.
I'd get some. More quotes that sounds a bit expensive..
That is expensive for something an average diy'er could do. I removed 8 square meters of dead lawn, put fresh top soil down to grade it and new turf for £80.
It's the concrete path which is the problem not the turfing where the path will be missing."
Oh I know, but a decent SDS hammer drill, even if you have to hire one, and the path will soon be gone. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I know I'm few and far between, I used to hate helping my dad in the garden as a kid. But I've worked in a garden centre for a while, I really like it now! I can see why people when they retire they get into gardening, because you genuinely feel good after spending a few hours out in the garden!"
You're inspiring me. Mine needs watering but it's too hot now. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I do, but my body doesn't.
My garden was left to nature for 6 years and it's taking a lot of other people's hard work to start again.
I used to have a lovely garden.
That must be pretty hard not being able to do something you like. I got someone in last year to remove some fern tree thing's??? incase I'm still living here in 20 years time and couldn't trim the buggers.
It's frustrating and sad. I lost a beautiful coeanothus tree a few years ago in high winds; my lavatera, buddleia and rose bushes were cut down by my ex when I was staying at my daughter's, and he dug up my rockery and wild flower bed.
One of my son in laws strimmed down a 3 year old camellia and a new plant I just paid £16 for.
Then, my son and other son in law dug out both beds at the sides of my lawn and dug all the bulbs up.
I gave up after that lol
Don't give up Kaitlyn! I know women in there 70's and 80's still gardening, there's still life in old lady yet! "
I've got a son and grandchildren to do the hard work. Once it's workable again I'll do the planting.
I'm starting from scratch and have to decide what to put in that is low maintenance. |
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"I had a guy quote me £680 this morning after doing something else. To take up half my concrete path and turf it,which is a wee bit expensive for me right know, considering I've just paid that to have some fencing replaced.
I'd get some. More quotes that sounds a bit expensive..
That is expensive for something an average diy'er could do. I removed 8 square meters of dead lawn, put fresh top soil down to grade it and new turf for £80.
It's the concrete path which is the problem not the turfing where the path will be missing.
Oh I know, but a decent SDS hammer drill, even if you have to hire one, and the path will soon be gone. "
I'm pretty handy I've had to be,but that sounds a bit much for me to be honest. The path is pretty thick as well. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I had a guy quote me £680 this morning after doing something else. To take up half my concrete path and turf it,which is a wee bit expensive for me right know, considering I've just paid that to have some fencing replaced.
I'd get some. More quotes that sounds a bit expensive..
That is expensive for something an average diy'er could do. I removed 8 square meters of dead lawn, put fresh top soil down to grade it and new turf for £80.
It's the concrete path which is the problem not the turfing where the path will be missing.
Oh I know, but a decent SDS hammer drill, even if you have to hire one, and the path will soon be gone.
I'm pretty handy I've had to be,but that sounds a bit much for me to be honest. The path is pretty thick as well."
Sledgehammer |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I like a nice garden, but not an avid gardener. As a result I've got a fairly maintenance free garden; wild flower lawn and insect friendly plants at the front. Lawn and more insect friendly plants in the back"
I love it! The best garden, au naturel ! We need to do more for the bees and insects, plant more wild flowers! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I used to love gardening till i moved to the new house now its less of a garden and more of a building site once its done and i can potter again il be happy |
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By *andonmessMan
over a year ago
A world all of his own |
"I had a guy quote me £680 this morning after doing something else. To take up half my concrete path and turf it,which is a wee bit expensive for me right know, considering I've just paid that to have some fencing replaced.
I'd get some. More quotes that sounds a bit expensive..
That is expensive for something an average diy'er could do. I removed 8 square meters of dead lawn, put fresh top soil down to grade it and new turf for £80.
It's the concrete path which is the problem not the turfing where the path will be missing.
Oh I know, but a decent SDS hammer drill, even if you have to hire one, and the path will soon be gone.
I'm pretty handy I've had to be,but that sounds a bit much for me to be honest. The path is pretty thick as well."
Shame you're not closer, would have been more than happy to lend a hand |
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No and My house come with a lovely landscaped garden with some rather nice plants. If it weren't for my mum and her gardening advise it would probably all be dead. I do the best I can to keep it nice and not kill off the fancy plants. But gardening is more a chore than a pleasure to me. |
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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago
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I have to be in the mood tbh. My garden is massive, too big really you'd have to spend a couple of hours on it daily to keep on top of it.
I've dug out those pesky, bastard plants and uncovered some unusual looking bulbs, I have no idea what they are. Also noticed some agapanthus which I transplanted a couple of years ago are getting there
I'm loving my herb garden atm, it's in an old water feature that I couldn't use because of the small people. I've got thyme, rosemary, sage and chives in it. Smells fabulous |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I loved gardening. So I became one. But after ivy, bind , bramble, cat shit, dog shit, dandelions, wasps, ants, horse flies, sunburn and ticks, I much prefer the sofa in front of the TV. |
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"I have to be in the mood tbh. My garden is massive, too big really you'd have to spend a couple of hours on it daily to keep on top of it.
I've dug out those pesky, bastard plants and uncovered some unusual looking bulbs, I have no idea what they are. Also noticed some agapanthus which I transplanted a couple of years ago are getting there
I'm loving my herb garden atm, it's in an old water feature that I couldn't use because of the small people. I've got thyme, rosemary, sage and chives in it. Smells fabulous "
We have a herb garden too, but for some reason basil just doesn't seem to flourish like the other herbs.
Answers on a postcard please.  |
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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago
Northampton Somewhere |
"I have to be in the mood tbh. My garden is massive, too big really you'd have to spend a couple of hours on it daily to keep on top of it.
I've dug out those pesky, bastard plants and uncovered some unusual looking bulbs, I have no idea what they are. Also noticed some agapanthus which I transplanted a couple of years ago are getting there
I'm loving my herb garden atm, it's in an old water feature that I couldn't use because of the small people. I've got thyme, rosemary, sage and chives in it. Smells fabulous
We have a herb garden too, but for some reason basil just doesn't seem to flourish like the other herbs.
Answers on a postcard please. "
Basil is a slow grower, it doesn't grow enough to give you a constant supply. Also it's not a herb which comes back every year so it seems a bit pointless to me.
My thyme is massive  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I have to be in the mood tbh. My garden is massive, too big really you'd have to spend a couple of hours on it daily to keep on top of it.
I've dug out those pesky, bastard plants and uncovered some unusual looking bulbs, I have no idea what they are. Also noticed some agapanthus which I transplanted a couple of years ago are getting there
I'm loving my herb garden atm, it's in an old water feature that I couldn't use because of the small people. I've got thyme, rosemary, sage and chives in it. Smells fabulous
We have a herb garden too, but for some reason basil just doesn't seem to flourish like the other herbs.
Answers on a postcard please.
Basil is a slow grower, it doesn't grow enough to give you a constant supply. Also it's not a herb which comes back every year so it seems a bit pointless to me.
My thyme is massive "
Aw but do you not love Tomato and basil soup? It's my favorite. Tomatoes are so easy to grow. |
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"I have to be in the mood tbh. My garden is massive, too big really you'd have to spend a couple of hours on it daily to keep on top of it.
I've dug out those pesky, bastard plants and uncovered some unusual looking bulbs, I have no idea what they are. Also noticed some agapanthus which I transplanted a couple of years ago are getting there
I'm loving my herb garden atm, it's in an old water feature that I couldn't use because of the small people. I've got thyme, rosemary, sage and chives in it. Smells fabulous
We have a herb garden too, but for some reason basil just doesn't seem to flourish like the other herbs.
Answers on a postcard please.
Basil is a slow grower, it doesn't grow enough to give you a constant supply. Also it's not a herb which comes back every year so it seems a bit pointless to me.
My thyme is massive "
Thanks for that, everything is growing like mad but poor old Basil just sulks but we love it. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I do, but my body doesn't.
My garden was left to nature for 6 years and it's taking a lot of other people's hard work to start again.
I used to have a lovely garden."
Same here but I'm finally able to do some gardening.
It's small and mostly just paving with some pots but it's mine!
Very lucky to have one in inner London!
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Any gardening lovers what to adopt a neglected garden? If so I might be able to help! "
Oh i love a neglected garden lol
Don't think we have the same idea of gardening thou  |
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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago
Northampton Somewhere |
"I have to be in the mood tbh. My garden is massive, too big really you'd have to spend a couple of hours on it daily to keep on top of it.
I've dug out those pesky, bastard plants and uncovered some unusual looking bulbs, I have no idea what they are. Also noticed some agapanthus which I transplanted a couple of years ago are getting there
I'm loving my herb garden atm, it's in an old water feature that I couldn't use because of the small people. I've got thyme, rosemary, sage and chives in it. Smells fabulous
We have a herb garden too, but for some reason basil just doesn't seem to flourish like the other herbs.
Answers on a postcard please.
Basil is a slow grower, it doesn't grow enough to give you a constant supply. Also it's not a herb which comes back every year so it seems a bit pointless to me.
My thyme is massive
Aw but do you not love Tomato and basil soup? It's my favorite. Tomatoes are so easy to grow."
I do but when you can get basil relatively cheap at a supermarket and actually taste it is rather do that. Re tomatoes I have planted a grafted plant which I expect will take over the greenhouse and produce 100's of toms |
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Removing plants that aren't plants. 