We moved a while ago and I have been sorting the house. I have pretty much finished inside and am now looking at the garden. It's a pretty garden but used to be owned by keen gardeners and whilst I love it, working full-time with 3 kids doesn't lend itself to the maintenance it needs.
So - I have a front bed which is massive. Some lovely plants and many, many weeds. I have tried keeping on top of the weeding but it's overwhelming. Do I mulch it? I thought about weed-suppressing membrane and bark, but then my friend said this was a mistake and all the cats in the neighbourhood would love me!?!?!
Out the back we have big hedges and a lawn which is just about doable. I would like to be able to put my herbs in a bed... Thinking of building a raised bed with sleepers and planting the herbs in that - but will this become another weed haven?
Also have some camellias that are hidden in a corner. Can I move these to the front garden? If so, when is the best time and any tips?
Thanks for any help you can give me - I have a week and a half before term starts and I would love to go back to work thinking that I was on top of everything.
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threeislovely · 23/08/2014 19:45
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