this month at the manor

iris reticulata. a well -known dwarf variate grows 7.5-15cm tall blooms February or march and is scented.

we are greasing the trunks of the horse chestnuts to try and deter this dreadful moth which is spoiling the foliage on these beautiful trees.we have removed as many leave as possible(this is where the moth overwinters)any moths which hatch,s will be sprayed with an insecticide any that get through that will be stopped by the grease.it is a bit of a long shot but watch this space for results.

snow drops on mass.

James lifting snow drops , this is the best way to plant snowdrops,its called planting in the green.blue bells can be planted in the same way.

paving and soil work completed

paving detail

decking and water feature

before and after

paving nearly completed

main seating area awaiting pointing
brick terrace

view across garden

main patio area

main patio area,s well on the way now,paving and brick detail.
we are about 5 days behind schedule
should be finished Friday, weather permitting .

plant of the month

Galanthus nivalis(common snow drop)

excellent for naturalizing in grass or lightly shaded woodland. They also do well in rockery's and are excellent cut flowers.Flowers in late winter to herald the on coming of spring.

pressing on

more paving layed today and edgings for the main patio,just a little rain to finish ,it really brings out the colour of the paving an excellent match for brick work on house.

inspite of the weather,some work done.

base wk for brick patio and repaired fence post

path edges and paving laid towards kitchen and bond for paviours.

water feature partially built and running very nicely.

deck circle layed

subsructure to decking in place

snow stops play

all work stopped on monday