Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Henley Voyager 383- look what I did today! 12/1 1003Jan 12, 2011 3:13 pm 'A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world.' Louis Pasteur Vegie garden: viewtopic.php?f=19&t=27637&start=0 My Backyard Adventure Re: Henley Voyager 383- side yard blitz, pics 17/1 1015Jan 17, 2011 4:27 pm Yesterday we visited the nursery to look at which types of mulch, pebbles and gravel we might like to get for the side of the house... and on a whim ordered 3 cubic metres of 7mm crushed rock and 2 metres of mulch Then, because all the crushed rock was in the driveway, it became a race against time to get it all moved in 4 hours to get the car out and get a very important 2nd birthday celebration. It was so so so hot out in the sun. Thank god for 30+. I managed to only get burnt on one spot on my leg and I got a mean thong tan (on my feet) So we put crushed rock beside the garage- http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af280/felicitycw/CIMG3615.jpg And behind the garage where the water tank and bins are- http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af280/felicitycw/CIMG3614.jpg And on the other side of the house, which is just about ready to plant now I'm thinking of something blossom-y, like ornamental pear trees here. You'll be able to see them from the windows in the living/dining Groundcovering gardenias underneath could look nice . Need to do more research on that one. Anybody have ornamental pears??? http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af280/felicitycw/CIMG3613.jpg Today I did all the mulching, which was like shovelling fairy dust after doing gravel the day before! http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af280/felicitycw/CIMG3608.jpg This area just needs some stepping stones or sleepers (not sure what to get???) and some river pebbles to edge it. Can't wait for those cycads to grow, I love them http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af280/felicitycw/CIMG3612.jpg And this whole area beside the driveway needs river pebbles too. http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af280/felicitycw/CIMG3611.jpg So with those few things + a lawn, we are nearly looking good at the front. The most convenient thing about all this gardening is I've lost 4 of the 6kg I put on over xmas Too much turkey Re: Henley Voyager 383- side yard blitz, pics 17/1 1016Jan 17, 2011 9:24 pm Your garden is coming up beautifully Felis Sorry did i write native gardenia?? gosh must get my head checked the plant im looking for is evergreen frangipani. Had two of them and one died so looking at replacing with the same type. I emailed the plant website but they dont stock that item Will have to look around some local markets. Re: Henley Voyager 383- side yard blitz, pics 17/1 1017Jan 19, 2011 4:48 pm I have ornamental pears planted here after I had them at the last house- I love them! I've planted "Chanticleer" (aka Glen's Form I think...). Deemaree Kyndylan Capers: viewtopic.php?f=36&t=46852 My blog: http://www.sufficientlysufficient.blogspot.com/ Re: Henley Voyager 383- side yard blitz, pics 17/1 1018Jan 19, 2011 8:55 pm Hi there Fel, Your place is gorgeous!! Love your facade and how the yard is shaping up! I have no idea what I would do with myself if I had that much space to live in! Would you mind PM'ing me the details of the website you used for your plants. Thanks in advance! Re: Henley Voyager 383- side yard blitz, pics 17/1 1019Jan 20, 2011 7:54 am Looking fabulous, Fel! I don't have ornamental pears at the moment, but I plan to put a whole row along my back fence (manchurian, I think...). Shade in Summer, beautiful Autumn colour, followed by Winter sun and white blossom in Spring! I still need to do a bit more research, as I'm not quite up to that bit yet! EDIT: And I've planned my whole garden so that when you're inside and looking out the windows you see balance, and/or a focal point. My garden will be quite simple, yet formal, and using only white flowers! Henley - Wilshire Mk 3 ... I love my house!! Site start: 4th Feb 09 Handover: 10th Sep 09 Blog: http://stormygirlscastle.blogspot.com/ Build Thread: viewtopic.php?t=7166 Re: Henley Voyager 383- side yard blitz, pics 17/1 1020Jan 20, 2011 10:10 am 2pais Your garden is coming up beautifully Felis Sorry did i write native gardenia?? gosh must get my head checked the plant im looking for is evergreen frangipani. Had two of them and one died so looking at replacing with the same type. I emailed the plant website but they dont stock that item Will have to look around some local markets. Deemaree I have ornamental pears planted here after I had them at the last house- I love them! I've planted "Chanticleer" (aka Glen's Form I think...). Stormy Looking fabulous, Fel! I don't have ornamental pears at the moment, but I plan to put a whole row along my back fence (manchurian, I think...). Shade in Summer, beautiful Autumn colour, followed by Winter sun and white blossom in Spring! I still need to do a bit more research, as I'm not quite up to that bit yet! EDIT: And I've planned my whole garden so that when you're inside and looking out the windows you see balance, and/or a focal point. My garden will be quite simple, yet formal, and using only white flowers! I'm going to do a bit more searching for something white and pretty, that doesn't smell and doesn't grow too big. *sigh* I think I have my work cut out for me! can someone with more experience give me their insight? land is pretty much flat its pretty much at the top of a hill. left and right neighbours are flat in line with my… 0 7466 2 4385 there should be ss cable so you can pull up bore pump for service 1 3155 |