A productive weekend

We managed to get lots done this weekend which is always a rewarding feeling. 

DAD'S WORK IN THE KITCHEN IS DONE

Dad has finished everything in the kitchen now.. Splash back tiles are in, the small white mosaic tiles on the bench 'hob' have been grouted and the timber hob painted white. 

All that's left now is for the plumber to come and hook up the gas and water. Will be very exciting to start using it! ;)

'LITTLE GEM' GARDEN

I planted another 'Little Gem' (Magnolia) near the front side corner of the shed, and have surrounded it with Japanese Box to tie in with the Box planted in front of the standard roses nearby.

LAVENDER GARDEN

I also tidied the lavender along the northern side of the house. It has been growing there for many years now and should respond well to a good trim!

BEFORE...

The lavender had become really woody and each plant had grown to a different size. There was also a timber frame around some of the lavender plants, and the space to the left of the garden was grassed and a bit difficult to mow properly. 

AFTER...

The plants have all had a big trim and should hopefully thicken up into low bushes. I will fill a couple of the gaps with new plants next weekend. I also dug out the grass on the left side to make the garden bed stretch to meet the driveway, and have removed the timber garden frame to neaten things up. 

Will mulch the gardens next weekend. 

A NEW LIFE FOR OLD POTS

I had a couple of old terracotta pots which were getting pretty tired, although it didn't feel right to get rid of them altogether. So I have painted them a neutral brown-grey colour to freshen them up and tie in with the fairly neutral colours of everything else. Not sure yet where they will go or what plants they'll house, but am hoping they will look nice somewhere... will see.