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 . 8) Bugs
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. :-D
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.
"Bugs International Garden Company" has a nice ring to it Anytime Cajunbelle , I accept all currencies 8) Bugs
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 8) Bugs
