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Ok, garden is currently just earth, well apart from a slab path from the back door right round the side of the house.
It measures 18m x 12m, is North facing, it is fenced off, but its pretty much open, in that no trees or buildings surrounding it back and sides. I need ideas / suggestions, I'm thinking the half (or say 8m) the house will just be grass. In the remaining part I would like to fit the following, shed or possibly a shed / greenhouse combi, a polly tunnel (small one) the type that first tunnels do, and some beds. Also possibly a small patio decked area, some planters.
What should I consider? Obviously for the beds, need to be able to reach for weeding, should I raise them or have them at same level? Or should I go for one large bed/area and make paths between them?
Soil, this is a cause for concern. Its pretty grey and doesn't break up well, no sign of worms, holds water. Where do i start? Double dig the parts that will be planted? Or try the no dig method?
I will be doing most of the work myself, the shed will be built from scratch. So plenty of time to dig.
It measures 18m x 12m, is North facing, it is fenced off, but its pretty much open, in that no trees or buildings surrounding it back and sides. I need ideas / suggestions, I'm thinking the half (or say 8m) the house will just be grass. In the remaining part I would like to fit the following, shed or possibly a shed / greenhouse combi, a polly tunnel (small one) the type that first tunnels do, and some beds. Also possibly a small patio decked area, some planters.
What should I consider? Obviously for the beds, need to be able to reach for weeding, should I raise them or have them at same level? Or should I go for one large bed/area and make paths between them?
Soil, this is a cause for concern. Its pretty grey and doesn't break up well, no sign of worms, holds water. Where do i start? Double dig the parts that will be planted? Or try the no dig method?
I will be doing most of the work myself, the shed will be built from scratch. So plenty of time to dig.
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