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On My Oasis – Sheds and Structure
I started work on the garden a week ago, mainly because the shed was ordered so I needed some form of footing to place it on. As luck would have it (or Sod’s law; whichever’s more apt), today was, possibly, one of the windiest so far. The shed arrived, the panels were lifting off the lorry as the ties were removed, and one of the windows flew into the air and was smashed to smithereens. Still, we managed to get the shed into the back garden, and though I couldn’t erect it myself because every gust threatened breaks and splinters, it finally got put up! Hoorah! I have a new garden shed/birdhouse which will be home to my aviary birds for many years to come.
As you’ll see from the picture, it’s currently that awful bright orange, new shed colour. Not for long! I’m going to Cupronol it in Pale Jasmine; a colour I hope will see the planting off well. I know that sometime’s it’s wise to use a darker colour on boundaries, but the garden is long and thin. By using a paler colour I hope that it’ll help create a sense of space, especially once the plants are in place.
Meanwhile, I’ve also been starting to layout the paths. I’m not completely sold on an exact plan yet. The lawn (past the shed towards the end of the garden) was going to be egg-shaped but I may be changing my mind. This is partly due to aesthetics, but also because the south-facing side is on the left-hand side and this is where I’m planting my cordoned fruit trees. A square or rectangular lawn, therefore, might be better for access to these plants. I’m also not convinced on the shape of the patio end. But, as you can see from the picture, I do want a curved path running past the shed and aviary. There will be a screen created of plants by the end of the shed so you won’t be able to see beyond. However, I received two red acer’s as a housewarming gift so one will be placed at the screen, and another further down the garden….thereby drawing the eye from one spot of red to the next.
Next up? The greenhouse. I’m going to dismantle it at my parents tomorrow and, hopefully, it’ll be arriving next Tuesday! I cannot wait to get growing….it’s the time of year to have seedlings EVERYWHERE! In the meantime I also need to research some fence trellis panels. I’m a bit concerned about security so will be raising the height of the walls at the end of my oasis and then planting blackberries and loganberries along them; those thorns should do some damage if someone tries to climb across!
Also, please don’t forget – there’s just 12 days left for my Wildflower Meadow project. I desperately need more funding (it’s at 25% currently) so I can get the meadow planted this year and provide bees, birds, hares, hedgehogs and a host of other creatures new habitat. Even a couple of pounds/dollars help, so please visit the link, donate and share.
Now it’s March, what plans are afoot in your garden?
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