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You always need more top soil :)
When I levelled the previous house back lawn, I thought 2 bulk bags would be enough. 5 later (all shifted down the side of the house in a barrow) and it was more or less level.
 
I hate making assumptions, so some possibly silly questions:
The given the square hole on the right is lined, is that the Koi pond, with a filter behind?
What's the hole on the left for?
 
The hole on the right is indeed a koi pond. The bit behind it is actually another pond for aquatic plants which will overflow into the main pond, we haven't got round to fibreglassing this one yet. The filtration for the pond is in a brick shed on the far right of the garden all hidden away.
The hole on the left is going to be a swimming pool, the camera lens make this hole look much bigger than it actually is!
 
Ah righto. I previously kept Koi but decided this time that we'd have a wildlife pond, about 2' deep, and one for fish (but no Koi as they eat everything). So far we have attracted and reared plenty of frogs. We get a visit from (currently the female only) Grey Wagtail. These are on the Red list so we're dead chuffed at that one.
 
Not a garden pic but the beginning of a garden makeover... Got my dimensions so I can sit and plan out the pathways to the garden room, decking etc.

I need to lay 11.76m2 of pathway, 26m2 of patio, plus 4.18m2 of side alley to allotments. Therefore I need to decide if I have the minerals to do 42sqm of patio or pay a man with a non-existent pot of money :cry: . It doesn't help I probably have ~10sqm of old blown concrete to take up, too.

Approx 1.8m x 7.4m is a clay-y soil with a pear tree that fruits each year. This is going to be a border I am told... Although I may need to squeeze in some kind of composter.

Any pointers for an absolute non-green thumb really appreciated.

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I'm sure he'll be back, he's very active on the motors sub.

Which way is North?

Edited to add some tips:

This is do able by yourself, with some help.

Search FB Marketplace for stuff. You'll need a lot of Type 1 MOT for the hardstanding (paths, patio etc). This and builders sand come up often when people finish their projects.
Ensure you have a good quality builders spirit level.

For the lawn, ensure you have decompressed the soil and have put down 3-4" of good top soil. Don't lay when it hot and dry. Water every non rain day for 20 mins for first week and don't walk on it unless you have to and then use a plank to spread the load.

Find a reliable supplier of Type 1, and top soil in bulk 850kg bags. Most deliver free.
 
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Answering some questions.....can we have some photos? it might help visualise it all. Does the garage / workshop exist or are you going to build it? If you're building from fresh, why do it right on your patio? I always like a garden shed at the bottom of the garden out of the way. Then when you're sat on your patio you have more "garden" around you.
 
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