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CheerBearSenior Contributor
Being outside and enjoying the beautiful plants and flowers that are about is definitely something that's keeping me going at the moment, so I thought it might be nice to grow our own garden here where we can all enjoy it.
Please add any pictures, links, chats about anything you're enjoying in your garden, have found on a walk, wish you had in your garden etc. Or just enjoy wandering around 🙂
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Hi @Shaz51 and everyone!
I’ve just finished a study block so have a month off. I’m planning on doing a big push and preparing the front yard for a native garden. It’s a huge job, even though it’s not a big yard. I’m going to use glyphosate to get rid of the Kikuyu, dig up as much of the root system as possible, put in compost, lay cardboard, and mulch. I did some digging yesterday and just got some Yates Zero so can start spraying soon; I badly twisted my ankle this morning though so will wait until I am sure I can dig before I start.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
@Former-Member how are you going with your garden my friend
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hanamiSenior Contributor
Beautiful @Shaz51 !
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StuFSenior Contributor
Wow @Shaz51
Stunning. Almost un-real!
I'm glad you put the caption on- I was going to ask 🤣
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DimitySenior Contributor
Nearly time to plant spring bulbs here @Shaz51
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
ohh all colours @Dimity , how lovely
😂🤣 @StuF
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DimitySenior Contributor
Yes @Shaz51 I've decided on hyacinths and daffodils
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LibraSenior Contributor
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Unknown userMember
Hi @Shaz51 and everyone. I’m not doing very well at the moment, but that’s another story.
In the garden, I’ve just harvested my 4th lot of tomatoes - so many tomatoes from just 3 plants! I’m currently collecting plain cardboard, too. I’ve decided to put down compost all over the front lawn and cover it with cardboard and coarse mulch, then leave it for 8 months or so. It’s the only way I’m going to be able to control that Kikuyu. Digging it up manually is turning out to be impractical. I’ll also spray the edges with glyphosate.
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Unknown userMember
@Libra Yep - mask, goggles and everything!
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