M's Garden & Pond

It is again raining!!!
Yesterday was lovely and sunny, although it went quite cold in the evening.  We weren't too worried as PJ lit a bonfire, and we were well fed and feeling a bit lighthearted from the alcohol that had been consumed!!! 
It was the 'Official Opening' of M's pond!!!!  We toasted it well ............. maybe too well but it was a good day.
And here is the story of how we arrived at that point ......................

We spent most of the year building a pond and sorting out the borders but, what should have taken three months, dragged on as we were dependant upon the weather and, in the case of the pond, M being available.
The final planting is now completed, the border has gone from this

to this

I filled most of the gaps with climbers of one sort or another so next spring it should be gorgeous.

These climbers were planted back
in June!

I planted a small herb garden down the centre of the patio steps 

so that the smells of the herbs can waft into the room as the doors are opened and people use the steps .............. that is the thinking anyhow.

The pond area was just lawn and looked like this not long after the lining had been laid but now

.......................... looks like this. 

Doesn't look much different in these photos but close up - some good plants which, when they mature, should give leaf variety and colour.

The large leaved plant in front of the
 stump should fill the area

Agapanthus and lillies should appear
right at the back

 We shall see ........ we just have to wait ............ we have lost so many plants in this garden. 
This bed was full of mesembryanthemums but .............. now replaced with Bizzie Lizzie!!!

In the pond there are lots of various sizes of fish, and a bench will appear - promised by a friend. 


 

We donated an otter and her cubs...................................

It has been hard work but I have enjoyed it, especially buying the plants!  

                                                                           remember?

This is the 'Fruit Garden' ....... High maintenance but I only do flowers so PJ will be here........

.....................................and here

although as you can see he has been busy most of the year, tomatoes and peppers!!!

I have also added a few plants from our garden, Astrantia and Agapanthus and a Lemon/white Honeysuckle - a cutting from mine.  I have also started some Abutilon Megapotamicum - say that when you are drunk!!!! - a very pretty plant.

It should only be maintainance work now so that means  ........... just the pleasure for all of us!!