Autumn really has arrived

Its November already, I can't believe how quickly this year has gone. And how long its been since I last reported back on my exploits in the Garden of Shaz.

The last few months has seen a new border in the garden. Just a small area in the right hand corner but it should balance the garden a bit better. I have approached the planting of this border differently that the main one. This time I have concentrated on evergreen shrubs instead of perennials. Once the shrubs are established then perennials will be added. This is to provide colour all year round.

The main border has also been planted with a few shrubs to give a bit more interest. What is more important and something I will tackle next year is height. There are no high plants. I may put an apple tree in the main border.

I had a little tidy up in the garden this weekend and came across two creatures. Firstly a butterfly which landed on the windowsill. The last few weeks have been quite mild and so probably good weather for them. This week is wet, windy and chilly so I hope the butterfly is hibernating happily.

I also came across a frog while digging in a shrub. It hopped along the fence towards the house and then disappeared under the fence and into next doors garden. They have decking which the frog may like. There is a garden two doors away with a pond, so perhaps that is its ultimate destination.