Garden on a budget. Need ideas!
Looking to do up our garden on a budget. Whole garden was previously cobble lock so we decided to introduce grass. Hubby and FIL put in sleepers today! I just don't really have the vision to pull it altogether 🙈 it's a bit of a hot mess with half started ideas! Would love to paint garden walls a dark colour.
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Marianna Barker
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2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoMaybe you could use the dark colour (as a stain) for the sleepers instead?
Also I sure the lads know what they are doing but your sleepers look like the have no supports. They are also just sitting on the ground. How are they being held in place? Once filled and planted the soil will expand especially when wet and as the root systems grow. Wood sleeper walls are not like solid brick walls, they have very little weight and are easy to move. If not properly embeded and supported they will begin to move, go wonky or just fall over. Supports and or bracing should also be pegged in place at intervals along the wall.
For aesthetic reasons these could be placed on the inside.
Bracing:
The sleepers should already come pressure treated but that only applies to the outside. If you expose untreated wood by cutting them, like the piece in the corner, you need to apply a wood preservative. If you want them to last longer then its a good idea to put in a vapour barrier and lay the sleepers in a shallow trench of gravel.But as I said I'm sure the lads know what they're doing!
Marianna Barker
2 years agominnie101
2 years agoI don’t know anything about gardening!
however I think dark walls will only work if you’re able to paint the garage wall behind (or have tall trees to cover). Ignore the awful painting! The walls obviously need to be offset with planting too.
I like the path but it doesn’t have a destination. I’d consider a chair or bench or whatever. I’m not sure if the path has been set yet but you can also get ground cover plants that will soften the path. I know you’re on a budget but personally I’d prioritise something with height . I’d also stain the sleepers but it wouldn’t let me paint those!
Marianna Barker
2 years ago
Sonia
2 years agoWell you've got a nice terrace, nice lawn and lovely raised beds, you just need some plants. it will depend what aspect the garden (south, north, etc) to ensure you choose the right plants. I’m not sure how wide the raised beds are? With the walls I think a lick of paint is in order. I think a pale terracotta pink would look stunning and will connect with your patio. If you tell me the aspect and width of the beds I can suggest some plants. In the meantime here’s pinky terracotta Mediterranean walls.
Marianna Barker
2 years agoUser
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2 years agoSonia
2 years agoHi Mariana, if the garden is West facing then it gets hot afternoon sun, but shady in the morning. The beds are pretty narrow at 18 inches, but still doable. Rather than shrubs or trees you could plant climbers up the wall. They will need some wires for support or trellis. Climbers That will grow well are Climbing Hydrangea (doesn’t need support as it climbs by suckers), Climbing Roses, Common Jasmine (very vigorous), Honeysuckle and Clematis. At their feet you can plant Hardy Geraniums, Rozanne is a lovely one that flowers all summer long, Crocosmia, Hemerocallis, Erigeron. Bulbs like tulips and daffodils will do well too. Budget plants can be bought from supermarkets (Morrison’s is brilliant) or market stalls. I think it can be a rather lovely garden 🌸
Geranium Rozanne
Crocosmia
Hemerocallis (comes in many colours)
Marianna Barker
2 years agoMarianna Barker
2 years agoUpdate 🥰 getting somewhere. We build in a bench in the sleepers. Added soil. Can't wait to pick out things to plant.
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