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Derek M's Journal

Derek M's Journal

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Thanks

03 July 2011 22:01:48

Hi thanks to each of you for the all the advice.

Yes Clara, you got that right; well spotted. I am closer to the sea in the Greenhill area.

Digging out a bed makes sense really. Recently walking through Merion Square I was very taken by the beds of heathers and miniature pines, at least that's what I think they were. I decided there and then that's what I want to do. They seemed so easy on the eye and very peaceful to sit and look at. So, instead of a raised rockery, I intend to lay an area out flat and make a feature out of a rock or two or a piece of old wood.

I did like the old fence; it had character but it was begining to merge with the bacground and I had to think security. I spend the day putting on a coat of Fence Life. There are eight panels (sixteen sides) and I got six sides done. My arms are sore but had to take advantage of the weather.


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Clara Clara 03 July 2011 22:25:49

Take it easy Derek Rome was not built in a day.


ladygardener ladygardener 04 July 2011 18:40:18

The plans sound great, Hope you find some nice minature colifers I can't seem to find the selection that there used to be a few years ago.


ladygardener ladygardener 04 July 2011 21:09:53

If you get a chance Derek have a look at Glenellen's 'my garden' photos, there is a nice photo of a heather and conifer bed on his drive.


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