He's at it again!!!

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I anything ever happens to spouse I won't be trying to find another one. Perfect doesn't come around very often.

Same here one and done... in my case twice (same one) but I'm stupid

 

[digitS']

Most guys like to work with tools. I'm not really one of them ...

However, I've always been interested in space. I'll build something to enclose space. I wish I was a little more creative. Or, maybe my neighbors wish that (DW is tolerant). I will be inspired by beauty and whimsy but then get it right down to the ground floor of practicality.

I've done some of the "I could build that" TEG threads of whimsical structures. Sheds have real appeal to me. I think it came about when I discovered the whole idea of "allotment gardening" as practiced in some European countries. Those gardens often have a shed which is so necessary on an allotment, usually at a distance from the gardener's home.

Dew' doesn't need this with @MontyJ but if there are others with a HoneyDew list, maybe you might want to pin a few pictures around the bathroom mirror for DH .

She Sheds

Steve

 

[ninnymary]

Those are gorgeous sheds Steve. Too bad I don't have room in my garden for one. I know the kids would love it.

Mary

 

[baymule]

Same here one and done... in my case twice (same one) but I'm stupid

Sounds like you finally got walloped with a smart stick.

 

[MontyJ]

Looks like Dew ratted me out. This won't be a week by week project. It's going to take at least a year to complete, probably longer. The pond alone will be a major undertaking, the type of which I have never attempted. I have found myself saying something no gardener would ever be expected to say..."I need more rocks!"

As Dew said, I did already plant a red dogwood tree. I figured it needed a head start if we ever want to sit in it's shade. The garden will be dominated by the pond, complete with waterfall and stream as the center piece. I am contemplating a bog as well for even more plant variety. In one corner I am picturing a cabana/beach type structure made of cypress for evening seating and socializing. Dews roses will be relocated at some time which will give them much more sun and should make them happier. Various other flower gardens and pathways with benches, along with a small wooden bridge over the stream will round things out. I'll be installing decorative lighting along the pathways and in the water.

As I said, this isn't a weekend, or even a summer project. If I'm going to put this kind of money into the yard, I want it to last for a very long time. I'll keep a diary and post entries here as interesting things happen.

 

[ninnymary]

Wow Monty, there are enough projects there to last several years. Not to be discouraging or anything. It does sound lovely though when finished. Are you a planner? Will you break it up into smaller projects? What will you start with first?

Mary

 

[bobm]

Looks like Dew ratted me out. This won't be a week by week project. It's going to take at least a year to complete, probably longer. The pond alone will be a major undertaking, the type of which I have never attempted. I have found myself saying something no gardener would ever be expected to say..."I need more rocks!"

As Dew said, I did already plant a red dogwood tree. I figured it needed a head start if we ever want to sit in it's shade. The garden will be dominated by the pond, complete with waterfall and stream as the center piece. I am contemplating a bog as well for even more plant variety. In one corner I am picturing a cabana/beach type structure made of cypress for evening seating and socializing. Dews roses will be relocated at some time which will give them much more sun and should make them happier. Various other flower gardens and pathways with benches, along with a small wooden bridge over the stream will round things out. I'll be installing decorative lighting along the pathways and in the water.

As I said, this isn't a weekend, or even a summer project. If I'm going to put this kind of money into the yard, I want it to last for a very long time. I'll keep a diary and post entries here as interesting things happen.

Monty, to save yourself a sore back and time do what I did ... hire a back hoe and a operator to dig the pond... took 3 days. Mine was 120 ft and 95" in an "L" shape and 50 ft. wide and sloping to 6 ft. deep in the middle with an area for a water fall on one of the legs. This turned into a blessing in waiting as we had a rain deluge which turned the pond into a ponding basin for flood control for our ranch. After it dries out, makes for a great grand canyon play area for the kids.

 

[Smart Red]

Baby steps on the projects -- there are always other things that need attention during the growing season -- but do take photos as you go. We will appreciate seeing the project develop and grow.

As Dew knows, she is one lucky lady.

 

[MontyJ]

The pond isn't nearly big enough to require a backhoe Bob. I'll dig it by hand.

I'll break it into projects Mary. The pond has to be first though. The excavation alone will destroy everything around it. Following that will be the pathways, which will also require excavation. Then the cabana and finally the flower/plant beds.

 

[Smart Red]

Nope! Finally the evening sounds, the wine, listening to the waterfall with Dew on a summer night.