I sometimes worry that the time lapses and and cramming everything into 15-20 minutes makes it look unrealistically easy, so I’m really happy that’s not the case. That means so much, thank you Catherine!
We had our grass fitted professionally and the fitters built a wooden frame around the edge and pinned the grass to that. Good luck! Love following along with your renovation!
I'm probably a bit late with an idea on how to secure the grass on concrete, but I'd try drilling in some holes with an impact drill and a special drill bit. Then use plugs and screws to secure something that could hold down the lawn, e.g. small flat metal strips with holes, bended metal rod or simply some very sturdy wire. Paint the screw heads etc. green, et voilà!
oooo-la-la, i love this color, autumn. i really dont know which one i like better. im just going to appreciate each color for each season that way i dont have to choose. ❤🧡💛
I do love the no bs approach of explaining your decision process in tackling projects! Enjoying your content - your garden is looking great. Thank you!
Looking so good this garden and what a transformation!! I think the white concrete posts supporting the fence add such contrast and the grass is looking so good! And that shed😱 what a find and what a team… painted my fence Tudor black last weekend and it’s perfect. Well done you two 😎looking forward to the finish 😊
You guys are phenomenal. From watching your first video to now, WOW. Big respect, it’s all looking sensational, you should be super proud of yourselves 👏🏻🙌🏻 x
Looking fantastic, having somewhere outside to sit is vital here, as you said we only get a small window of opportunity and you need an area you can access quickly to get that vitamin D topped up.
Thank you! Honestly not fickle at all, things that make you feel good like hair and makeup are the first things to go when renovating - so it's nice to have a change!
Amazing to see the garden come together - really looking forward to the big reveal. Might be a bit late now but I would highly recommended you guys get a square headed shovel for moving rubble, earth etc. - it's miles better than using a spade.
Same, I used artificial turf on my apartment patio. The ends were curled from being rolled up but after a few weeks and the sun beating down in the summer they flattened out.
Love the hair - half expected you to start singing opera. 🤣 On that step down to the side, paint the edge for any drunk friends. And no to a giant sand pit - the local cats would find it. Not sure on the concrete - chisel it out or drill holes through it where you want to fix the grass?
cut the grass far enough back to be able to peg in, and back fill with the pebbles you already used. None of your friends that come over are going to criticize any of your choices...it looks so much better than when you found it ; )
Maybe you could drill holes like you would a brick wall, with the little plastic plugs, then screw it down, maybe? you could use a bit of garden wire looped around two screws, to make the equivalent of a U nail (or do they have long 2-screw washers???). (fyi, I don't have any experience with this here, just brainstorming!)
The garden is coming on really well and looks great. I hope you find a solution to fixing the grass on to the concrete. Just a question - where are you going to dry your laundry? I don't see a clothes line - I know they are not decorative, but they are practical and good for the environment (when it's not raining).
We’re actually just going to have another drying rack in the shed - we’ve been using our indoor one on the grass this week and it’s held up fine as the garden is quite protected from the wind
Looks amazing! That turf is perfection with the stone, tile, and black walls/storage! Question about the planters: are you going to put straight compost in, or place membrane at the bottom, or use plastic container inserts that are moveable? I only ask because what if the roots try to spread beyond the planter box to the turf, etc. I don't know if that would happen or not. Also, using container inserts might mean having to use less filler or compost to fill that deep box. As for securing the turf, could you use concrete screws or would that cause too much damage to the turf? Those screws can be expensive...maybe the tiling or contractors have a few to spare?
Thanks! I feel like the plants will just add another layer and really bring it all together. The plan for the planters is to put a membrane in it, one to minimise weeds from beneath and also to protect the wood from constant moisture and reduce risk of rot. Yes concrete screws seem to be a good idea! Like you said just need to make sure they don’t damage the grass
