Today saw the first steps towards making our garden once more a haven on fine days. After the devastation visited upon it by the builders throughout 2014, it needs anything we can throw at. So we threw Chris.
Chris the Gardener (apparently everyone has him down as Chris Gardener in their phones even though his real name is Webster) turned up with a very cheerful chap, both ready to attack the now sodden beds. Sodden because it rained in the night.
What followed can only be described as a mud bath. It was everywhere and on everyone. Fortunately, I kept the dogs inside (except for going to the park for a walk) but even so, Emma managed to get muddy just by looking through the big glass doors.
In spite of the mud and the occasional spitting rain, Chris and his buddy worked with smiles on their faces and songs in their hearts. They really were a very happy couple of workers. If he was a King, he’d be King Chris the Positive.
The bed on Dave and Gail’s side was finished in super quick time but then came the Crazies bed where the ground has been compacted by the digger and countless mounds of fill for the terrace. Chris almost let his smile escape but managed to catch it in time and return it to where it so rightfully belonged.
With minimal breaks and much jollity, the two of them finished both beds by about 4:30pm. They tried to wash the terrace but gave up after a bit and I did it after they’d gone…well, some of it anyway.
I’m very happy with the results and am looking forward to a lot of planting to come so we can have a lovely garden for the summer.
Wow!! It will be nice to have your garden back again!!
Be lovely by the time I get there.
love mum xx