Leaves

I've spent most time in the garden over the last month raking up leaves. I've made three bags of leaf mulch in black bin bags as i didn't ever get any chicken wire. I've ordered another composter as the one I've got at the moment is full. I've had some great compost out of it already but what's in there needs a little longer. Hopefully it will all be ready by the time i make my new flower bed after Christmas. So I'll start a new one whilst that finishes.

Here are some pictures of the garden over the last month.

I need to read my purning book and get on with some pruning - although maybe it can wait until spring.

I've definietly become addicted to buying bulbs. I've seen some Paris bulbs and Trilliums i might get - although it is getting quite late to plant them now.. umm..

Bulbs

I'm shattered today. I planted 170 odd bulbs over the weekend. Roll on spring.

It was mainly Narcissi , snowdrops and bluebells at the end of the garden. I really want to turn that into a much more overgrown "forest". The soil quality is pretty poor so I've been feeding it manure and trying to turn it over. I think the main reason not much grows is because of the big trees in the park. I want it to be far more overgrown so i was looking in the garden center for shade loving plants with dense foliage that don't need much water.. umm..

I've also planted tulips and Anemone nearer the house. I hope those beds get enough sun on the soil.

They should be really rained in today. It's been miserable.