I recently had a call from Miss. Ford asking if I'd like to help with a planting job in Limehouse in London. It was to plant up some raised beds that had been installed onto a rooftop terrace of a penthouse suite. Marvellous, I thought, a day in the sun on the 4th floor.
Unfortunately, when the Buxus sempervirens (Box balls) turned up they were much bigger than intended and we struggled to get 8 at a time in the lift, over 80 was the total. Luckily, because they were so big we only needed 40 thereby saving the client a few bob and saving us a few trips in the lift!.
However, the landscapers who made the planters (who shall remain nameless) filled the planters up to the top with soil and compost so we had to spend time and effort removing said soil and compost before we could plant the Buxus. Anyway, once it was all finished with Alliums and Salvias etc, it looked really good and complimented the planters and the slate chippings that the client wanted to use.
The Shard and Gherkin in the background
Photinia 'Red Robin' with Heucheras at the rear terrace to create screening from neighbouring properties.
Bumblebees on the 4th floor an hour after planting!
A bees-eyed view.
Well done mate, very lilac/mauve nice...
ReplyDeleteBloody landscapers, though i imagine the client mite mention they didn't fill the planters, also the settling effect may not of taken place yet.
Were is the brickwork!!!
Never get a job again..bloody timber.