Garden - front

[Kazz]

Well had 5 people now come to give me a quote and 1 was so high I almost had to be revived. of the the other four three were okayish price wise, the fourth bloke I just did not take too and weirdly he was the one who Sal barked most at when he came not even being quiet when told. So gut instinct says stay away, did not even ask him into the house, just told him what I wanted doing standing on the front and I have phoned to say "found someone thanks" been out yesterday and today to see the work of two of the three and although its okay/good I know I/we can do better. Third excellent work but I have decided to do it myself with Dad and Lewis...(work 'em in school holidays I say...only jesting) I have drawn up what I want need and Dad is doing a lot of measuring etc....he is spirit level man everything level I just go by eye.
So stage one (moving borders and two removing plants too big/not wanted/wrong place now almost complete stage 2 will be by tomorrow (weather in favour) and hopefuly stage 3 (putting in borders to plant into and increasiong path size and moving border) done tomorrow too.
Then stage 4 which is preperation and starting to lay the slabs.

Took some pictures last night after day 1 will take some more now plants going. Will post when have something to show .........as you can tell I am feeling better,

[angieh]

I am glad you are feeling better Kazz. Your garden project sounds so exciting. Can't wait to see ...........................

[dandysmom]

Yes, I can tell your energy level is higher! It all sounds very exciting but arduous; glad you're having help and being the supervisor rather than DIY! Don't overdo~!

Look forward to the pics.

[Shelley123]

Sounds like you are getting things moving Kazz, i'm looking foward to seeing some pics and hearing how you all get on.
I bet you enjoy doing it yourself with help rather than have someone in to do it.
Me , well i'd much rather have someone else do it for me, oh dear i think i must be lazy

[Kazz]

As it was.....Monday.
Front path well past its sell by date..........

Looking toward the porch, also showing the squared off wider border...... ....

Showing opp end, by fence border now wider ....

Old path from front gate...conifer too big and will be going

Big old sundance which will be going too big....

Todays effort will be posted shortly.

[Kazz]

Todays efforts....workforce me and Dad..... we have agreed to work apart rather than argue....I work out what I want tell him ...I do something else ...he then measures angles and distances........we then work to together. See he is a perfectionist on things where as I slam a path down.... and perfection comes in to me with planting....although people tell me I am a perfectionist I just think I am an amature compared to my spirit level Dad.

Path toward porch, just laid....see the conifer has gone.....

Path showing general shape and conifer and sundance gone....

Conifers and plants gone....moving on......

[Kazz]

Just to say the log roll I have now decided is going getting new edging tomorrow. Saved a small fortune doing it ourselves so not ruining the ship for a penneth of tar.

Tomorrow, doing nothing to path....going to get the edging and may put it in. Got to find something I like first and will suit.

Anyway just finished uploading these and a dish of soup, having a quick shower then off to aqua areobics....see you later.

[Kazz]

Originally Posted by dandysmom

Yes, I can tell your energy level is higher! It all sounds very exciting but arduous; glad you're having help and being the supervisor rather than DIY! Don't overdo~!

Look forward to the pics.

Given up supervising........

[angieh]

Like the path Kazz - your Dad is a paving wizard!

[Mags]

Looks good Kazz, you were brave getting rid of the conifer and the sundance ....... I would have ummed and arred about that for ages before deciding to do it!

Be careful you don't get carried away with your plans and overdo things healthwise...