Cottage Garden - Continued

During 2005, a green beech hedge was added, following the contours of the duck fencing and wind resistant netting was fixed to the fencing allowing some camouflage against foxes, as well as offering some protection against the wind.  The  roof and window was added to the duck house.  The outside of the duck house was plastered and painted,

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The other bridge connecting the two paths, either side of the stream was completed.  The natural spring constantly keeps the stream running and the pond filled.  This year a variety of pond plants were added, but they didn't do as well as those that were provided by nature.  During the hot months of Summer, Bind weed becomes a problem and I have to put on my waders and pull it out.

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Two gunnera plants were added near the output stream.  Also more bulbs of plants were added to the flowering beds.  Around the fallen tree trunk, a variety of trees and rose bushes were planted to give a private rose garden.
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