Under way

The meeting went well. We spent Thursday afternoon, waiting. The new landscape gardener was due to come some time in the afternoon. First they had a job to complete in Lymm, Cheshire, before coming on here. Come 4pm we were beginning to think it would be too dark for them to see much of our present back garden.

No sooner had the 4pm gongs gone on our clock, when an unfamiliar vehicle turned the corner. It was them. They’d got held up in motorway queues. They got straight on with the measuring while it was still light. Afterwards they came in for a cup of tea, a warm-up, and a chat about what we want. We only gave general terms – some shade in the patio area, wheelchair access to the farther reaches, some raised beds, wildlife friendly, varying colour throughout the seasons, above all something easy to manage.

They seemed full of ideas. I get them impression one was primarily concerned with the planting, the other with the hard landscaping. They were impressed by the size of the garden which gave them so much potential. They’re keen to give us something natural looking with plenty of bird boxes, feeders, bird baths etc.

Eventually they left, promising to be back in contact in about a week, with some plans & costings, for us to look at & discuss. We can’t wait. Their enthusiasm was uplifting. We finally feel we’re under way.

Much as we suspect this may cost us a bit more, we’re also prepared to pay a bit more if we end up with something we can love for the rest of our lives.