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garden missing something

last year

I eventually got my back garden updated as i have 2 dogs. I do like it but i feel might be something missing not sure if it because its straight when you look out had that many tables snd brollies looked like a cafe last year my garden is s sun trap. Had place with brolly for dogs. Any suggestions welcome thanks

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Sonia

last year

It lacks planting. I had my garden paved as dogs destroyed the grass, but I kept borders around it for planting of shrubs and flowers. This is mine, lots of paving but lots of greenery.

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Betty Boo
last year
Need lots more information hence my questions. You say you had your garden updated, can you tell us exactly what was done. You have a lot of paving, did you previously have a lawn? Please can you tell us what you like and dislike about the garden now. Do you use the raised planters at the bottom to grow veg, or not? I’m wondering if a pergola with seating would suit in that spot instead? Instead of having all those pots dotted around would you consider lifting slabs down one side of your fence and having shrubs and flowering plants?
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gtracey26
Original Author
last year
Thats lovely
gtracey26
Original Author
last year
I Don’t have many pictures when ive bought flowers . There was grass but it was awful snd cant really doing gardening now they way i use to so it was an easy solution do like to sit in garden though when its sunny. The storm played a part in the mess all needs painted and tidied up
Isla Cherry
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Lots of tall plants needed and some grass as that looks as though it could be very hot and uncomfortable in summer.
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Spot on Sonia, totally agree more planting is needed.

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