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The neglected garden.

Tuesday, June 03, 2014




Yep. The title of this post sums my garden up at the moment. Neglected. There's far too many weeds that need pulling, dead plants and leaves that need tidying. Not to mention hedges that need a good haircut. Oh so much to do and so little time. I need a big kick up the backside to get it done. Gardener wanted. Apply within. 

On the plant side of things it's looking nice. I'm now past that awkward stage between spring flowers dying off and summer flowers blooming. The poppies we had last year are making a return and it won't be too much longer until they are in full bloom.






My potted plants are going quite well. I've had to put slug and snail pellets down to stop those critters from munching on my plants. It's working alright so far. Everything is growing nicely and I can't wait until they bloom so I can see what they are (stupid me didn't write down what was where!) 

We should be getting a new bench soon so I can't wait. I'm hoping in will make the wasted space by my backdoor looking more like this. I can't wait to make it look pretty!

Let me know if you have any blog posts about your garden. I need all the inspiration I can get right now!

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Another little update! #projectgarden

Wednesday, May 14, 2014




Wow! Things have got rather busy in the garden! It's down to the combination of sunny days and torrential rain. Everything thing is beginning to bloom and it's difficult to keep up with it all. Gardening is definitely something you have to keep on top of if not you'll turn your back for a second and everything's gone crazy. I'm planning some time this weekend hopefully. Just to give everything a tidy up. 

A couple of weeks ago I planted seeds and few of the have started to grow through the soil. I stupidly didn't write what was growing in the pot but hey it will be a lovely surprise come summertime! 




I also noticed the other day that the poppies from last year have started to come through again. I had such a lovely shade of purple poppy last year so I'm hoping for the same again.

The peonies have started to come through too which is very exciting as they are such beautiful flowers! I'm not too sure what the pink flowers are or the blue/lilac flowers. I'll have to ask mum on that one!

I'm hoping to get some decorative bits for the garden too. I'm not sure what yet I think an evening of Pinterest (which you should follow me on!) is ahead of me!

Do you have any gardening blog posts or know of any?

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