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If your garden is messy, do you still sit in it and enjoy it?

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Wheeder · 02/06/2024 13:43

We did a massive job 6 weeks ago. Looks like shit again. Cba to be honest. Lawn mower is dodgy, not going to spend an hour trying to get it on.

Do you sit in messy gardens?

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OldTinHat · 02/06/2024 14:00

No.

In fact, I had all my blinds pulled down on windows that overlook the garden, from autumn 22 until April this year, when I decided a gardener was my answer.

Thegreatgiginthesky · 02/06/2024 13:57

If it is just overgrown nature then I can relax. If there is rubbish or an untidy patio etc I can't.

DahliasEverywhere · 02/06/2024 13:57

I try and sit in the garden but I immediately see a weed that needs pulling or a plant that needs staking and I have to get up and do it. That said, my garden is my pride and joy and I’m surprised Alan Titchmarsh hasn’t offered me a job yet 🤷‍♀️.

Justrolledmyeyesoutloud · 02/06/2024 13:55

No same as l can't relax in the house it is messy

Whu · 02/06/2024 13:55

Yes of course! Just done no mow May and not cutting it till mid week so it’s like a nature reserve at the moment with wildflowers and long grass. Lovely sat on the picnic blanket with my book (and mumsnet!).

RedHelenB · 02/06/2024 13:51

Wheeder · 02/06/2024 13:43

We did a massive job 6 weeks ago. Looks like shit again. Cba to be honest. Lawn mower is dodgy, not going to spend an hour trying to get it on.

Do you sit in messy gardens?

Yes.

sprigatito · 02/06/2024 13:50

Our garden is quite large for a normal end-terrace house, and there is never time to stay on top of all of it. We have bits that are looking good and bits that need work, and bits that are a mess. We grow a lot of veg and herbs, and have lots of pots and baskets which are colourful and lovely, so I try to focus on the bits I can control and improve the other bits when I can. If I needed everything to be perfect before I could sit outside and enjoy it, I would never go out there!

Pillowface1 · 02/06/2024 13:46

The grass being cut makes a huge difference. It makes it easier to potter and weed. I love pottering, it is the definition of mindfulness for me. So soothing.

BusyCM · 02/06/2024 13:46

Depends, our grass is cut and patio is Jet washed but we've just sorted out the sheds and so there's a small pile of rubbish neatly by the gate waiting to go to the tip.

We have been sitting out still.

Long grass and overrun with weeds, probably not.

Chely · 02/06/2024 13:44

No, can't do it. I feel very happy after doing the garden, good tools are essential though.