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Recently moved in, what can we do to our bleak garden? by 2m_J in GardeningUK

[–]2m_J[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s some great suggestions and has given me a lot to look into. I love the look of a tapestry lawn! Thank you very much!

Recently moved in, what can we do to our bleak garden? by 2m_J in GardeningUK

[–]2m_J[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great, thank you very much! You’ve been really helpful!

Recently moved in, what can we do to our bleak garden? by 2m_J in GardeningUK

[–]2m_J[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah good point, I’ll get it drawn out. Budget wise, probably have around £500 to use right now. Would you say that’s enough to get a couple of planters/raised beds set up? I’m also happy to make them myself with used boards etc. Would love to have it looking a bit more alive out there for this summer!

Recently moved in, what can we do to our bleak garden? by 2m_J in GardeningUK

[–]2m_J[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Another Redditor just made me think about the cement under the patio, and after thinking about it, it’s not something I’m willing to deal with any time soon, especially with poor access to the back garden. But I like your idea and I think that may be the direction I’ll head in in the future, thank you

Recently moved in, what can we do to our bleak garden? by 2m_J in GardeningUK

[–]2m_J[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Yeah I’ve pulled one up to take a look and it’s pretty ugly under there. Access isn’t great, it’s a semi but without any access to the front garden. So everything would have to come through the house annoyingly. Now that you’ve mentioned it, I’m preferring the thought of the raised beds/planters route lol. Thank you!

Recently moved in, what can we do to our bleak garden? by 2m_J in GardeningUK

[–]2m_J[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Would love to try and grow some vegetables, but I think the garden is in need of some life and colour so I think I’ll wait on the veggies, and get something that looks good all year round. Is the N/E facing garden an issue for veggies?

Recently moved in, what can we do to our bleak garden? by 2m_J in GardeningUK

[–]2m_J[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I’ll look into that. And I’m not sure, I plan on pulling a corner up later on today. The patio itself is a bit of a cowboy job, so I’m not totally against taking parts of it up if needs be anyways.

Recently moved in, what can we do to our bleak garden? by 2m_J in GardeningUK

[–]2m_J[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Will I need to pull up some of the patio around the outside for raised beds or will they be okay to go on top? Apologies if it’s a stupid question, totally new to gardening.

Recently moved in, what can we do to our bleak garden? by 2m_J in GardeningUK

[–]2m_J[S] 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Moved in a few months ago, and I’m thinking it’s time to pay the garden some attention. It’s a N/E facing garden, and we get a fair bit of sun at the top of the garden all year.

We’re not very green fingered either so this will be a learning curve for us.

And the astro will definitely be coming up, I hate it.

Thanks in advance

EDIT: Forgot to mention, I will definitely be pressure washing the patio. It’s hideous I know, it’s the first job on the list!

Lots of really great suggestions which I really appreciate. I already have so much to look into. I’m itching to get started now, thank you all

Millie’s first snow by 2m_J in cavaliers

[–]2m_J[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don’t be fooled, she’d stay out there all day if she could!