Gardens - all this talk lets see pictures

dinahsmum · 09-04-2006, 10:12 AM

Kazz is right about Brits liking the idea of the lawn rather than actualy having one. I thought I would miss it dreadfully - well the only thing I miss is the mowing and the mud. I'd encourage anyone who is contemplating it to go ahead and junk the grass - it's so liberating. On those odd beautiful summer days your only thought need be - where's my chair, my book and my drink - not where's the mower!
Also - if we're going to be droughted.............

Fran · 09-04-2006, 10:21 AM

We planned to either block pave or flag the whole of our garden as it really is like a mud bath with the dogs jumping all over it

It's just the cost that has delayed us doing it as it is quite a big garden. So any ideas on how we could get rid of the grass, have something suitable for the dogs and not break the bank at the same time would be gratefully received

EmmaG · 09-04-2006, 10:23 AM

I don't blame anybody who wants to get rid of their grass, my garden is a bit muddy at the moment

Reading through the Amateur Gardening magazine yesterday I noticed a company selling artificial lawns (bit like AstroTurf I suppose) did anybody consider this??

Well the grass was mowed yesterday by the OH so it all looks a bit neater

EmmaG · 09-04-2006, 10:25 AM

Fran how about considering this??

http://www.artificiallawn.co.uk/gallery.htm

Fran · 09-04-2006, 10:32 AM

Wow Emma...I haven't seen anything like that before. I will get hubby to have a look at that link when he comes in and see what he thinks. I think it would be good compromise...

EmmaG · 09-04-2006, 10:35 AM

Could work out very well Fran, although I am not sure how reasonable it would work out if you have got a large garden, but they do supply the lawns for cruffs which I thought was interesting. You could always pave and gravel part of the garden to bring the cost down, perhaps have part of the garden with artificial grass.

Donna · 09-04-2006, 10:37 AM

That carpet lawn looks good. I would put it down in the middle of the night so the neighbours never know its not real and will be amazed at my gardening skills at keeping it so green and neat he he he!!!

Definately gonna do the gravel pathways now I know it is cat friendly!!

If I do it this year I will do before and after photos!

Kazz · 09-04-2006, 12:28 PM

Think I will stick with my gravel and slabs.

Good luck with the path Donna it is easy hones - I can do it anyone can.

Donna · 09-04-2006, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Kazz

Think I will stick with my gravel and slabs.

Good luck with the path Donna it is easy hones - I can do it anyone can.

I will give it a go!!! Its just the heavyness of the job!! Did you get your slabs/shingle delivered? B&Q do bags, but they are really heavy

or I am so feeble!!!

Did you cement your slabs or just place them on sand or firm ground?

Donna · 09-04-2006, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by EmmaG

I don't blame anybody who wants to get rid of their grass, my garden is a bit muddy at the moment

Reading through the Amateur Gardening magazine yesterday I noticed a company selling artificial lawns (bit like AstroTurf I suppose) did anybody consider this??

Well the grass was mowed yesterday by the OH so it all looks a bit neater

Just noticed your trek to the washing line Emma!!!

If that was my area, I would of walked to another street if I walked that far

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