I like to think of it as a blank canvas. Having seen some of the thistles and spikey things that grow as weeds around here I’d also consider lumpy lawn to be a big improvement.
Yes, I have a few plants I’ll be moving. My basic plan is to put in a native garden on the side and back on the left, which is the bit next to the outdoor area and where you look out from the lounge. Then have a herb and vegie garden on the side and back on the right, with a couple of citrus trees on the side. Keeping the centre section as grass.
That assumes the landlord approves, of course. But I can’t see why they won’t. I just need to actually get around to asking for permission, it’s on the to do list. It should add value to the place for them, and it gives me a project to do with lots of physical work which will be good for me - and the cost of a gym membership will buy a lot of tubestock instead! If the landlord hates plants for some reason I’ll just to the herb and vegie garden (which they are not allowed to say no to without a good reason) and probably put the citrus into some pots.
Be prepared for them to say no because these new developments are often rented out to churn through tenants - landlords usually want something “low maintenance” and ready for the next tenant to move into with minimum fuss. In-ground plantings, beyond a few strappy plants and a token stunted maple, are just too much for most people, it seems.
That’s how it was at my cousin’s place in the same suburb as yours. They just grew things in pots and planter boxes. But hopefully you have a good landlord who likes the place getting spruced up and is looking to attract a higher quality/longer staying tenant! 🤞🏽
That’s a bit mad. I went out with coat and beanie, although the beanie didn’t last long and the coat was unzipped about half way.
I don’t really mind the cold much when walking (although the icy drizzle yesterday was a bit much). It doesn’t take much effort to warm up, it’s really only when sitting around that the cold is a problem - or especially trying to do things like type with cold fingers. I’ve got very low heat tolerance though, once you get past the mid 20’s I find it’s getting unpleasant, by the 30’s I just want to lie down and whimper.
I can’t deal with the heat either. On a day like today, I’d be wearing trackies and a hoodie on a walk. If it’s sunny and over 12°, I’d probably rock shorts. My legs don’t really get cold that much.
minus 3.5, feels like minus 6
That’s a pretty brutal back yard. Lumpy lawn and colorbond.
It’s a privacy screen; under all those leaves, those trees are naked 👀
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I like the foggy view of the trees.
I like to think of it as a blank canvas. Having seen some of the thistles and spikey things that grow as weeds around here I’d also consider lumpy lawn to be a big improvement.
It’s blank for sure. You’ll get to do what you want with it. That is a crispy new looking fence.
Did you mention pulling up plants are your old place or am I getting my moving people confused?
Tubestock natives are usually cheap and often sponsored by councils or bush regeneration projects.
Yes, I have a few plants I’ll be moving. My basic plan is to put in a native garden on the side and back on the left, which is the bit next to the outdoor area and where you look out from the lounge. Then have a herb and vegie garden on the side and back on the right, with a couple of citrus trees on the side. Keeping the centre section as grass.
That assumes the landlord approves, of course. But I can’t see why they won’t. I just need to actually get around to asking for permission, it’s on the to do list. It should add value to the place for them, and it gives me a project to do with lots of physical work which will be good for me - and the cost of a gym membership will buy a lot of tubestock instead! If the landlord hates plants for some reason I’ll just to the herb and vegie garden (which they are not allowed to say no to without a good reason) and probably put the citrus into some pots.
Be prepared for them to say no because these new developments are often rented out to churn through tenants - landlords usually want something “low maintenance” and ready for the next tenant to move into with minimum fuss. In-ground plantings, beyond a few strappy plants and a token stunted maple, are just too much for most people, it seems.
That’s how it was at my cousin’s place in the same suburb as yours. They just grew things in pots and planter boxes. But hopefully you have a good landlord who likes the place getting spruced up and is looking to attract a higher quality/longer staying tenant! 🤞🏽
Around 4° here, feels like 0. It’s gloriously crisp.
We’ve almost reached 0 now (still feels -3.7o). Its now beautifully sunny with bright blue skies, so we’re heading off on the morning walk.
I just some bloke walking his dog in shorts and t-shirt. Absolute madman.
That’s a bit mad. I went out with coat and beanie, although the beanie didn’t last long and the coat was unzipped about half way.
I don’t really mind the cold much when walking (although the icy drizzle yesterday was a bit much). It doesn’t take much effort to warm up, it’s really only when sitting around that the cold is a problem - or especially trying to do things like type with cold fingers. I’ve got very low heat tolerance though, once you get past the mid 20’s I find it’s getting unpleasant, by the 30’s I just want to lie down and whimper.
I can’t deal with the heat either. On a day like today, I’d be wearing trackies and a hoodie on a walk. If it’s sunny and over 12°, I’d probably rock shorts. My legs don’t really get cold that much.