i love bugs
Dublin Ireland
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| Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2006 4:38 pm Post subject: Courtyard / Wildlife garden |
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This the garden I was working in today , it may not look it but for various reasons its my favourite .
When I go to someones garden to design there is a quiet interview process going on . What I try to find out is what that persons likes and dislikes are.
The lady that owns this garden (she is retired )likes to have a cup of coffee outside in the mornings doing her crossword , she likes all kinds of wildlife , she has a large extended family and entertains a lot , she babysits her grandchildren ,
and likes to sit out in the evening with friends with a glass of wine and she likes her privacy.
This is a regular suburban garden in Dublin about 30 x 70 feet , there was a broken down glasshouse in the middle and the brick patio was already there .Although the patio was crudely laid I recognised that it had a real charm about it .
I repaired the glasshouse and put in an archway to devide the garden . Next was the raised circular patio outside the glasshouse door . I put in a new floor in the glasshouse and planted the edges with pelergoniums
the back part of the garden is the wildlife area which is planted with Birch , Rasberries Apple , pear , Thornless blackberries ,Mallow . None of the fruit is collected , its all left for the birds and wildlife . Its underplanted with native Irish wild flowers
Another view with the little birdbath I rescued and remade
The garden is now 5 years old and requires 2 visits per year of 3 hours maintenance and this is the only maintenance it requires .
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eileen
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Scotland
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| Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2006 6:16 pm Post subject: |
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Now that is most definately my type of garden Bugs. It's so important nowadays to have these little oasis for wildlife isn't it? Another great job. 
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Polly
Michigan
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| Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2006 11:01 pm Post subject: |
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Very nice. I wish my gardens were that low maintainance.
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cajunbelle
zone 8b Louisiana
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| Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2006 11:16 pm Post subject: |
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If I ever get rich I'll fly you to the states and let you design my 1.88 acres. I love your work.
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Frank
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Originally Galway, Ireland
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| Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2006 9:31 am Post subject: |
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That's mighty fine work Bugs. The wildlife area is a great idea, I would absolutely LOVE that  . I agree about the patio as well, crude is good sometimes. Who wants perfect straight lines anyways.
What state of disrepair was the glasshouse in when you had to repair it. I wasn't aware you were a bit of a DIY-er as well.
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i love bugs
Dublin Ireland
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| Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2006 9:33 am Post subject: |
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| cajunbelle wrote: | | If I ever get rich I'll fly you to the states and let you design my 1.88 acres. I love your work. |
"Bugs International Garden Company" has a nice ring to it  Anytime Cajunbelle , I accept all currencies
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i love bugs
Dublin Ireland
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| Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2006 12:43 pm Post subject: |
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| Gardenstew wrote: |
What state of disrepair was the glasshouse in when you had to repair it. I wasn't aware you were a bit of a DIY-er as well. |
The glasshouse was falling down .
I do Carpentry , plumbing , electrical , brickwork , stonework , plastering , roofing , painting and decorating , my friends say no ones trade is safe when I'm around When I was in my 20s I had very little money ,I built my first house with absolutely no knowledge of building but I asked questions of every tradesman I know and went ahead and did it . Mrs.Bugs used to think Iwas wonderful I have great admiration of anyone who wants to learn something new. Now I try to share that knowledge with others .
ps That first house is still standing
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Marlene
Alabama
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| Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2006 9:09 pm Post subject: |
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That is really nice. You do wonderful work. Wish it were in my backyard!
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