Garden taking shape

There's been a constant hum of machinery at work this week as the landscaping got underway. The beds have been dug and top soil spread after gypsum goes down to help break down the clay. The lawn and herb garden are also being done.

With the resculpting going on we've been able to claw back some of the metal from the drive and spread it to start to fill the gap around the barn. Not wishing to be tight about these things but better to respread and save the money. We're going to need to to fill the beds with plants!

The flower beds are huge. You need a pack lunch and walking boots to get across them! Still it will keep my parents happy as we can spend hours at nurseries picking out the plants. Just need the planting plan from the landscape designer now.

Precious top soil saved from the original groundworks

Side view towards living room

Ginormous front bed ready for filling

Other side already filled!

Rear area getting ready for the lawn

Hmm, now what do we do! The hazards of rain collection drains.

More boys toys.