A New Garden

Finally! I got down to some gardening today. I'm a little late this year but I'm determined to create a proper back garden this time round. Equipped with more knowledge on garden design and planning, I sat down and drafted a design. Last year, I planted mainly annuals which died after the flowering season. This year, I'm going to buy more perennials which will die down to an overwintering rootstock during autumn and grow up again the following spring. It saves me money and effort of changing the plants yearly. Since we won't be staying here permanently, I have to remind myself not to overdo it. My garden will have pavings, a raised bed, an alpine corner and a play area for the girls. I'd really love to have a gravel path but let's see about that. I'm also hoping to get a sandpit so that Louisa and Lavigne can have fun while I tend to the plants.

It was sheer hardwork digging out the borders. My back is aching and my fingers are sore even though I wore gloves. I'm also quite tanned as it was very sunny. But it was very good exercise for me after the unhealthy lunch of home-cooked burger and chips this afternoon. OK! Gotta list out the plants to buy. Yeah! Shopping at Longacres! (Adrian's going to nag and complain when he reads this)