[kirklancaster]

Thank you Arista, Marsh, Anniek and Kaz. I swear that by the time that this thread is finished and I have explained the techniques - ANY of you will be able to do this.

I am oh so looking forward to some of you 'having a go' on at least small projects to start with and I will be here to help and advise if needed. You really will be amazed at even your first attempts.

My way is truly all about saving money and using junk and second hand materials, so see what you think as the thread progresses.

I will show you how to make lightweight 'faux' rocks and boulders from paper mache, old cardboard boxes and plastic buckets, and almost any type of junk. Obviously, whereas faux rock made from clinker block and bricks etc is durable and can be stood upon and walked on, lightweight rocks cannot, but they are very handy for placing in a rockery (permanently) for effect.

I will also shock you by the lazy man's way of landscaping which does NOT involve the hard 'donkey' (sorry Suze my love ) of weeding and digging out even the most long established of thistle, nettle, docks or even brambles.

I'm glad that some of you find this thread interesting - Thank You.