Allways garden transformation

Follow the diary of garden owner Liz Grant as she transforms the space left by a 12 foot trampoline into a wildlife pond and bog garden. The garden, Allways in Rochford, Essex, opens for the National Garden Scheme on June 10th, 2023 - why not visit to see how the changes have bedded in.

[@jasonsmith3660]

The best gardener and friend! Fabulous ideas and a good old bit of hard-work all paying off. Congratulations Liz x

[@MathsForGranted]

Thank you. Always lovely to see you. Can’t wait for you to see the new bog garden, next time you’re in Essex! ❤

[@Nenlothiel]

This is absolutely amazing. Beautifully done. Thank you so much for showing how you did it.

[@MathsForGranted]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@kgoodfellow1893]

Will be following Liz!

[@mathsforgranted-liz]

Thank you. Is that you, Kelly Goodfellow? - lovely school friend? Liz X

[@stevesach2082]

Thank you for sharing your experience, amazing outcome

[@mathsforgranted-liz]

Thanks Steve. The pond is currently full of tadpoles and the pond and bog plants are finally starting to come back to life now Spring is finally here.

[@ingridmenningatorontoreale5150]

Thank you for showing the progress! It’s great to see how things evolve vs a one day planting video. Much Appreciated!

[@mathsforgranted-liz]

Thanks Ingrid. Glad you liked it. Liz X

[@Nell0111]

Loved this ! You are such a natural and friendly presenter … many thanks

[@mathsforgranted-liz]

Thanks Helen. My daughters will say being a teacher means I like the sound of my own voice! 😂 Thanks again Liz

[@carolannhook554]

What a lovely pond. I am hoping to install a wildlife pond in my yard this summer, but I hadn't thought of including a bog garden. What a cool idea! I'd love to see some footage of the animals you're seeing now too. 🐝🪲🐞🐸

[@MathsForGranted]

Thank you. I hope your wildlife pond project goes well. I am hoping to install a video camera near the pond to capture some wildlife shots - fingers crossed! Good luck.

[@donaldauguston9740]

This was just fabulous! Thank you so much for sharing your incredibly inspiring work. It really looks amazing. Take care and Happy New Year, DA (Vancouver, WA - USA)

[@mathsforgranted-liz]

Thank you Donald. I had been planning it for some time and then desperately wanted to get it finished before the weather took a turn for the worse. Happy New Year too. Liz

[@sonyawhaley]

Lovely project, thank you for documenting. Are you happy with the turf surround? I think it would also look good a little less manicured and I think I’d let the grass grow long (but that’s not to everybody’s taste). Would love to see an update once the plants have grown in and fingers crossed for the frogs moving in soon 🐸 really well done 👏

[@mathsforgranted-liz]

Hi Sonya. I totally agree with you - I plan to keep the turf slightly longer - more natural. Will just trim it now and again. The grass is still looking surprisingly good this time of year and nicely growing over the edge into the pond. Thanks Liz X

[@beckyscheller9358]

Please show how is grows

[@mathsforgranted-liz]

Thanks Becky. Yes - will do. The pond is currently all frozen over and looking rather sorry for itself!