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Life has been shit

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Ds16dv · 20/07/2023 12:46

Life has been a bit shit recently. And I wanted to post something positive. Its not the best in the world and still needs a little finishing up. But I done my garden completely on my own. No male help. No one called in etc. It was really hard work. But got there in the end.

I know alot of people won't like/agree with what I have done. That's fine.

I just needed to post something positive for me because life has been a bit shit.

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TheMentionOfYourName · 20/07/2023 18:52

Fantastic job, l transformed my garden by myself so l know the amount of work involved. I remember digging up the roots of a hedge, l was really struggling, a neighbour came out and made his way toward me beaming, l thought he was going to offer me a hand, no, turns out he wanted to know if l would be interested in doing same for his garden !!!
My garden keeps me sane, enjoy yours. I get loads of ideas on YouTube etc.

annonymousse · 20/07/2023 19:00

Amazing. Well done. You're right to be proud. You must feel a little glow every time you look out the window or step outside. Fantastic job

Offyoupoplove · 20/07/2023 19:02

Well done! I hope the sense of accomplishment gives you a real buzz

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Ds16dv · 20/07/2023 19:11

ResponsibleWalrus · 20/07/2023 18:42

I'm normally very critical of plastic grass but to be fair, the before pic shows your soil was terrible and hardly capable of sustaining biodiversity. It's not really a loss and your new improved garden will bring you so much joy! Well done on powering through. I'm a bit overwhelmed with the 90ft long garden I'm about to buy. It's just a field of grass at the moment so I'll need to get the big tools out to carve paths and plant large flower beds, I won't be able to afford a professional to help. It's going to be a long slog but this is inspiring.

Yeah it was really crap . And mud was being dragged through the house.by the dogs/kids i wish I had a 90ft garden . Did as a child lots of happy memories. I'm just you will do a great job lovely blank canvas 😊

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Aurora2023 · 20/07/2023 19:35

Looks amazing. Well done.

Also. Tell your dog I said hi 👋

PurpleReindeer2 · 20/07/2023 19:39

Looks fab OP. Well done x

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Ds16dv · 20/07/2023 19:45

Sky says hi 👋 she's a fantastic dog just a pain in the arse. She has a little friend as well hed a shitzu x bichon . He's not proud like her. Just a bit of a scruff

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Aurora2023 · 20/07/2023 19:47

Sky is gorgeous ❤️

annonymousse · 20/07/2023 19:47

What a beautiful dog ❤️

ssd · 20/07/2023 19:48

You have a gorgeous dog and a fab garden.

Be proud of yourself op, you've done well.

PictureConsequences · 20/07/2023 19:48

Hi poochie!! And lovely garden ...

darisdet · 20/07/2023 20:33

Well done. You've done a marvellous job and should be proud.

Franticbutterfly · 20/07/2023 21:33

Well done! 👏

thisisasurvivor · 20/07/2023 21:46

Love it so so much

That is my dream

I would not know where to start

And your dog is just perfect too xxxxxxxxx

SavedbytheBe11 · 20/07/2023 21:47

Is it real grass?!

Cornettoninja · 20/07/2023 21:49

Don’t you listen to that Sky. You’re a good puppy, yes you are 🐶

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Ds16dv · 20/07/2023 21:52

SavedbytheBe11 · 20/07/2023 21:47

Is it real grass?!

No its not

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BringMeTea · 20/07/2023 21:54

Well done you, it looks great! Sky is a little belter.

Sandals94 · 20/07/2023 22:02

Wow you've done amazing 👏 😍 I could never do this, so we'll done, looks fantastic 👏

Jonnycakes · 20/07/2023 23:16

Well done Sky! We know who’s really put the hard work in 😉

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Ds16dv · 20/07/2023 23:18

Jonnycakes · 20/07/2023 23:16

Well done Sky! We know who’s really put the hard work in 😉

😄🐶

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