I thought a garden chat and photo thread would be a good idea.
This way, we have a space to share current pictures and discuss dandelions and other plants.
This way, we have a space to share current pictures and discuss dandelions and other plants.
Nordlys schrieb:
With robi, it’s no fun either. It doesn’t make any noise. I enjoy mowing the lawn.
It smells good. It slows you down, cruising over the grass at walking aid speed.
I’m done in 15–20 minutes; it might be different for 2000 m² (21,500 sq ft).
There, I said it.
guckuck2 schrieb:
I like mowing the lawn.
It smells nice. It slows you down, cruising over the grass at walking-aid speed.
I’m done in 15–20 minutes; with 2000m² (21,528 sq ft) it might be different.
Okay, I said it now. I see you have potential for development. If you want to take it to the next level: let the meadow grow, scatter some wild herbs in between, and then only take the scythe out twice a year.
kaho674 schrieb:
I see you have potential. If you want to take it to the next level: Let the meadow grow, scatter some wild herbs in between, and then only use the scythe twice a year. I'd sooner tether a sheep
Winniefred23 Mar 2020 17:03So, how are your gardens doing?
I pruned my roses over the weekend and also removed the perennial remnants from last year. And for the first time, I mowed the lawn. Given the current situation, we’re spending significantly more time in the garden than usual, so I’ve been keeping up with it more this year. Last year, I already left a certain area under the plum tree uncut, and I was quite surprised. Gorgeous large thistles and oregano everywhere. I mowed over it once in the fall, and now I’m leaving it as it is.
Our projects for this year are rather modest: first, we’re creating two wildflower beds with perennial mixes, covering about 50m² (540 sq ft) in total. I still need to prepare the area and install the edging. We’re simply using red paving stones, laid flat directly into the soil, which has worked well for the other beds. So, no concrete or similar required. Also, the shed will get a new roof; we wisely bought all the materials in advance. It will have a double layer of OSB boards, then roofing felt nailed on, followed by a bitumen membrane cover.
The bumblebees or wild bees—I'm not quite sure which—are already busy occupying their holes again. Everything survived the winter: the plants, the newly planted bare-root roses, and my new climbing hydrangea on the shady wall. Thanks to the heavy rain, the rain barrels are already well filled. I really love the garden; it’s really coming along. It gets more beautiful every year. At first, I had to clear up the chaos left by the previous owner, and now one area after another is developing: here a new idea, there an improvement, another climbing rose here, more beautiful perennials there. Now, Easter decorations in the front garden, where the periwinkle, tulips, and daffodils are blooming; the serviceberry, cherry, and other fruit trees will bloom soon, too. Things are going well.
I pruned my roses over the weekend and also removed the perennial remnants from last year. And for the first time, I mowed the lawn. Given the current situation, we’re spending significantly more time in the garden than usual, so I’ve been keeping up with it more this year. Last year, I already left a certain area under the plum tree uncut, and I was quite surprised. Gorgeous large thistles and oregano everywhere. I mowed over it once in the fall, and now I’m leaving it as it is.
Our projects for this year are rather modest: first, we’re creating two wildflower beds with perennial mixes, covering about 50m² (540 sq ft) in total. I still need to prepare the area and install the edging. We’re simply using red paving stones, laid flat directly into the soil, which has worked well for the other beds. So, no concrete or similar required. Also, the shed will get a new roof; we wisely bought all the materials in advance. It will have a double layer of OSB boards, then roofing felt nailed on, followed by a bitumen membrane cover.
The bumblebees or wild bees—I'm not quite sure which—are already busy occupying their holes again. Everything survived the winter: the plants, the newly planted bare-root roses, and my new climbing hydrangea on the shady wall. Thanks to the heavy rain, the rain barrels are already well filled. I really love the garden; it’s really coming along. It gets more beautiful every year. At first, I had to clear up the chaos left by the previous owner, and now one area after another is developing: here a new idea, there an improvement, another climbing rose here, more beautiful perennials there. Now, Easter decorations in the front garden, where the periwinkle, tulips, and daffodils are blooming; the serviceberry, cherry, and other fruit trees will bloom soon, too. Things are going well.
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