I agree, big pots and big plants but seeing how you can access the soil under the cinder blocks you could try to grow a creeper up the wall and over the cage. You can always cut it back if it gets too much. Don't let it get under your eaves though.
The front looks ok, Get lots of plants and put in a reticulation system so it won't die if you are away or forget to water it. (I realise your maid would be a good reticulation system!) I put in some misters that are great to cool the place down.
Hey Willy, I could do that, but it would be better to paint it with just all lush tropical foliage. You could commission me for an airfare to Indonesia.
Quote=L "Hey Willy, I could do that, but it would be better to paint it with just all lush tropical foliage. You could commission me for an airfare to Indonesia. "
My suggestions. In one of the corners i would take up the concrete blocks and plant some greenery. Maybe a fern or two you can always trim. Put the benches in the middle with a few potted plants.
You can always plant a climbing vine and even though it can take over, you can always trim it back. This way you can have shade and yet allow the sun to shine.
The idea of painting the walls is a good one.
My final suggestion? Just get started and see what happens. Remember a garden is a work of art in progress...
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Move house perhaps?
D
Is the cage to keep people out or to keep you in?
F
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"i've started to add a few plants"
Fek me mate. They're not exactly turning your patch into a tropical paradise are they? Get some big fuck-off pots with palms and big stuff (6ft).
M
Should change the title to "the bit of concrete outside my house needs some colour".
C
i was thinking abt painting that wall like the eyetalians and greeks do in melbourne courtyards....
something like this
i already added some soil to fill in those cinder blocks.....
BBQ to go in the corner near the maids kitchen door...
and obviously needs lots of green plants and stuff
What about the wire of the surrounding cage?
D
i was thinkking of growing some plants that have hanging flowers.....
but dont wanna make it too dark....
I agree, big pots and big plants but seeing how you can access the soil under the cinder blocks you could try to grow a creeper up the wall and over the cage. You can always cut it back if it gets too much. Don't let it get under your eaves though.
The front looks ok, Get lots of plants and put in a reticulation system so it won't die if you are away or forget to water it. (I realise your maid would be a good reticulation system!) I put in some misters that are great to cool the place down.
B
already got some creepers happening - in pots tho....
misters - now thats a bloody good idea......cheers.
Hey Willy, I could do that, but it would be better to paint it with just all lush tropical foliage. You could commission me for an airfare to Indonesia.
L
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Originally Posted by Lily
Quote=L
"Hey Willy, I could do that, but it would be better to paint it with just all lush tropical foliage. You could commission me for an airfare to Indonesia. "
but are yer any good ??
send me ur portfolio and i'll consider it........
willy, what exactly do you plan or hope to do in your backyard? Will you spend much time there? Or is it a place to hide stuff?
Your answers will help us figure out what to do with the backyard!
HB
will and do spend some time in it - i hope to change it from a depressing jail cell to an oasis of greenery and comfort.
(well add a few plants etc)
My suggestions. In one of the corners i would take up the concrete blocks and plant some greenery. Maybe a fern or two you can always trim. Put the benches in the middle with a few potted plants.
You can always plant a climbing vine and even though it can take over, you can always trim it back. This way you can have shade and yet allow the sun to shine.
The idea of painting the walls is a good one.
My final suggestion? Just get started and see what happens. Remember a garden is a work of art in progress...
HB
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Originally Posted by HB
Remember a garden is a work of art in progress...
Beautifuly poetic, mate.
M
I'm inspired to get working this weekend....
hang on AFL Grand Final saturday and then ARL GRand Final Sunday .....
guess i wont be doing anything else then ....
actually - looks like i'm gonna take D's advice .....
moving!
found a new place - MUCH bigger and no jail cell for a back yard.
that kills this thread then - i was gonna treat you all to the master work in progess....
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