My posting has been a bit limited over the past few weeks as we have done lots of odd jobs around the house but nothing has been entirely completed yet. We had McDonald Jones come back to attend our maintenance last week and the majority of issues we raised have been fixed now. I'm not sure how long some of the fixes will last, especially on outdoor items like the wood on our front poles but I suppose the reality is that things do deteriorate over time.
After lots of indecision we finally had our front garden bed edged using Kwik Kerb. It ended up being the simplest option as our block is too flat to require taller brick or masonry style edging. Our poor plants have had a rough time as we planted them and then had a week of torrential rain and flooding! We will give them a chance to grow and then fill in the gaps as needed. Our driveway is still looking patchy in spots (it has been super wet though) but the concreter assures us it will even out eventually. The colour isn't quite what I had in mind, but it's growing on me. I'm fairly happy with our front garden seeing as we have never landscaped or gardened. We are all booked to have the grass laid next week (finally) too! The backyard is being ignored for the time being... Let's face it, I am far more interested with the inside at the moment :)
Here are a few photos of the front garden, which still needs another top up of pebbles. They aren't the best quality shots as it was getting dark when I took them.
Hi, it looks great,,im so jeallous u have plants lol,,,we r still waiting on our approval for the landscaping plans,,we have been waiting 5 weeks now,,growing very impatient,,,gggrrr,,,i suppose one thing by hanging off with the grass, it wont get trashed when the excavator comes in to dig for the pool,,,how is ur inside coming along? Awaiting more pics lol
ReplyDeleteHi Ann! Your place is looking fabulous too! I saw your most recent pictures of the front entry which looks like lots of hard work went into it! That's a real pain you have to wait so long for approval, we luckily can do as we please for our landscaping.
DeleteOh a pool - you lucky thing! We are yet to make that particular decision. The inside is getting there slowly. I've gone a bit wild decorating my main guest bedroom which should have photos up once all the purchases arrive. I have ordered an industrial bed frame made from polished copper and have lots of pastel pinks, grey and black. It should be a good one (watch this space).
Shall do lol
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