mawby Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 After getting a quote of over £5k for someone to come and landscape our (rather small) back garden, Genna and I decided to give it a go ourselves. The project involved a big center peace pond, a border around the garden which 'slips' into the pond, a token piece of grass to add some colour, some usable decking at the end of the garden which goes over the edge of the pond and has a BBQ, and finally a bridge over the pond. Well we've done all of it except the bridge so far, but that shouldn't take too long - should it Lazarus Anyway, Rosie asked some time ago for me to post up pictures of the work done, so here they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markymark Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 wow that looks really good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 the early ones look like an archelogical dig, nice one doing it yourselfs, looks really good and i bet you saved sh1+ loads of £ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mawby Posted September 1, 2007 Author Share Posted September 1, 2007 looks really good and i bet you saved sh1+ loads of £I have every receipt - but I haven't dared add them all up yet. The £5k quote from a landscaper was for a much simplier design (no pond for starters) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 well im impressed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mawby Posted September 1, 2007 Author Share Posted September 1, 2007 the early ones look like an archelogical dig, nice one doing it yourselfsYes well, it didn't take us long to discover that our back garden used to be some old farm barns. So there was concrete floors and stone walls to dig through. But we managed it, and without the aid of a digger too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lover Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 now thats a pond, mermaid as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 The project involved a big center peace pond, . Is it a shrine to world peace? Actually that looks great, looked like loads of hard work. You must be both well chuffed with the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Nice job:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Yes well, it didn't take us long to discover that our back garden used to be some old farm barns. So there was concrete floors and stone walls to dig through. that where i would of given up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mawby Posted September 1, 2007 Author Share Posted September 1, 2007 Actually that looks great, looked like loads of hard work. You must be both well chuffed with the results. Yeah we are, shame it's the reason for the mud on my drive, but that's another thread! You can pop round and see next weekend if you want - after the meet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Just Thought miracle you didnt find a pipe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mawby Posted September 1, 2007 Author Share Posted September 1, 2007 Just Thought miracle you didnt find a pipe!We did, picture 10, so we had to change the design slightly. We were going to have it 4ft deep all along but instead we made one half 4ft and the other 2ft. It actually worked out better that way as it makes maintenance easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 I spy with my little eye a 1/2 naked Tigger Good work Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 you taking bookings? Whats your hourly rate? Looks very good!! Must post up pics once the bridge is done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Look amazing, I can't believe the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 I like it. Makes my attempt at a decking area look feeble in comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 A great transformation indeed - real good effort there 'M' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 That looks really good! I'm seriously, really impressed. Well done Genna! Next time get Lee to do some of the work and you can take pictures of him working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pot Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 That looks great!... I'm really impressed with that Fair play to both of you ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mawby Posted September 1, 2007 Author Share Posted September 1, 2007 That looks really good! I'm seriously, really impressed. Well done Genna! Next time get Lee to do some of the work and you can take pictures of him working Genna did her fair share.... but my years of eating dominos pizza meant I was better equiped for breaking through the concrete and stone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 That's so cool!!! Good work. I can't believe you dug that hole by hand!!!! Best get on with the bridge now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 I can't believe you've only just spotted your name in the title Rosie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 I totally missed the whole thread!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Mmmmmh, Genna in a bikini top *drools* Erm, very nice Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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