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Comment on Lawnless and Liberated by Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:51:11 +0000

I got the second VegTrug together today – plants are in and the yard is next! It won’t be much – I only have 3′ behind the house and about 2 feet that doesn’t already have nasty hostas in it. But I’m seeing raspberries and grapes ……….

Comment on Lawnless and Liberated by Helen Johnstone

Helen Johnstone — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:58:56 +0000

Hi Dr Booky
The baskets are indeed cloches. I use them to protect young plants from my thuggish cat and also to protect my cat from the slug pellets I use to give the dahlias a chance

Comment on Lawnless and Liberated by gardeninacity

gardeninacity — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:39:55 +0000

Well done! I have dug up almost the whole front garden. However, I’ve been forbidden from doing any more of the back because of the need for sitting and socializing.

Comment on Lawnless and Liberated by angiesgardendiaries

angiesgardendiaries — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:00:59 +0000

I’ve often read how gardeners who eventually get rid of their lawn feel exactly like you do. I have to admit, I haven’t taken the plunge yet, but do seem to remove a little bit at a time. I really should bite the bullet and rearrange!! One day I’ll probably do a similar blog!

Comment on Lawnless and Liberated by artistsgarden

artistsgarden — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:30:27 +0000

Yeay, congratulations
K
xx

Comment on Lawnless and Liberated by Anna

Anna — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:24:14 +0000

I can understand your feeling of liberation Helen especially after just loosing some of our lawn to a new planting area. It certainly wasn’t a sacrifice as it was not that attractive to look at and was never used as a sitting out area. I wonder when lawns became such a major feature of our gardens – must investigate. I can see that remaining strip morphing into an attractive gravel before too long

Comment on Lawnless and Liberated by Holleygarden

Holleygarden — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:16:59 +0000

Bravo! I can understand the lawn thing – it is easier for non-gardening people to just mow once a week rather than to take care of a multitude of plants. But for gardeners, lawns are mostly just wasted space (unless, like you say, there are kids, pets, or other activities involved). I love the grass pathway, but since you have to mow on a slope, gravel will be lovely, and a much better option, as a path material. I can also envision an arbor or two to increase that sense of mystery and romance.

Comment on Lawnless and Liberated by Donna@Gardens Eye View

Donna@Gardens Eye View — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:45:42 +0000

I have been wanting to do this myself and you are certainly an inspiration….hopefully I will start this fall as I have time.

Comment on Lawnless and Liberated by Dr. Booky

Dr. Booky — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:11:43 +0000

Great post! What a lovely and inviting garden. What are those upside-down baskets on the bed? Are the cloches? I love the look of them.

Comment on My garden this weekend – 19th May 2013 by Donna@Gardens Eye View

Donna@Gardens Eye View — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:58:33 +0000

Helen I adore the tulips in your header…..your path is amazing and the pots give it a great look…