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Our Garden Project
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items Our new build blank canvas garden...loving this project! See what slabs, tools and big purchases we went for in our effort to secure our forever garden. Project ongoing!
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What we started with...
Slabs and big purchases
Tools
What we started with...
It was initially just mud and we paid for turf to suit our doggy. Then we started to plan out what we definitely wanted for our forever garden. This included raised beds and planters, a seating sofa area with fire pit and a table and chair area with ...
We got our tools and the bags of sand from wickes. They were on sale at this point but sales come up regularly especially in spring for garden equipment.
Our Garden Project...Ongoing!
Slabs and big purchases
We initially wanted to match the new slabs with the current grey path slabs but we couldn't source them in time so we decided to go with a contrast of yellow and a dark edge. 😀 we are very pleased with how it's turned out. Perhaps a wider path would...
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Look at our beautiful bin storage unit from Etsy. It holds 2 bins and has a shelf in the third space which holds the blue bags for recycling. It came in many pieces but we enjoyed the project. It is solid wood so weighty but should last many years. U...
Storage Bins - Etsy
Our gorgeous pergola. This was a dream of ours to have a space to entertain or snuggle up in. The roof winds open and closed easily we also bought blinds to create shade in summer and warmth in autumn. It came with lights which can change colour or b...
Hygge™ Pergola - Design Your Own Pergola | For UK Homes & Gardens
This kettler set is 6 chair, table and umbrella. Best bit though they are reclining with the press of a button!
Shop KETTLER Garden Furniture | John Lewis & Partners
I love these...ended up with 2 sets with herbs in for cooking. You can get different types from ebay depending on what your looking for but cheaper than garden centre's normally.
Stacking Planters | eBay
We went for the 8 seater sofa in the end with the fire pit. You buy the gas tank separately- it's sort of hired actually but you will see when you start looking into it. There are different sorts to choose from. We have been happy with the quality!
Home Detail: Home Furniture Shop - Buy Furniture Online
Love our little shed! We had wasted space down the side of the house and now it's useful!! This shed fits perfectly!
Sheds - Wayfair
Tools
I used this tool the most for clearing turf and all the rubble under it!
Spade - Shovels - The Home Depot
This was brilliant for marking out my plant bed at the back. Taking out turf and making a clear edge for plant borders. I think everyone needs one of these in the shed!
Misopily 38 in. Carbon Steel Lawn Tool Half Moon Saw-Tooth Edger ...
I have a couple of these as my son likes to help. Great for planters and pots. It means I can kneel and work as well rather than using the big spade and leaning over. Lazy gardening! 😆
Garden Trowels - The Home Depot