My parents transformed their council estate garden into a paradise, folk say it should be in the Chelsea Flower Show
A WOMAN has shown off her mum and dad's council estate garden and it has left people open-mouthed.
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Chelsea was quick to show off her parents' garden and people were in awe
Credit: TikTok/@auntchelslovesuall
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Folks say it wouldn't be out of place in the Chelsea Flower Show
Credit: TikTok/@auntchelslovesuall
In the clip, Chelsea said: "I just want to show you my mum and dad's
"We live on a council estate and the neighbours' gardens are nothing like this. They've got a lot of
pride
in their garden."
And once she showed viewers around it was clear to see why.
The incredible garden had been landscaped to feature more summery plants at the front, where the sun hits and more tropical plants at the back of the garden that get more shade.
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The avid gardeners had also created a beautiful cobblestone pathway leading up the narrow garden and its beautiful rose archway.
Her dad had also made his own garden fence to tie in with the countryside aesthetic, using small branches to create a woodland feel.
And that wasn't even the most impressive DIY in the garden.
The pair had a shed in the back of the garden but didn't like the modern look of it so they decided to turn it into a countryside cottage.
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Using old bits of palette to create a new door, her dad also used branches to create new walls for the cottage and even a thatched roof.
Next
to the impressive building was a small waterfall they had made from scratch, along with some
steps
where they could sit and peacefully listen to the water come crashing down.
I transformed my council house hallway for under £60 - the old laminate has vanished but critics say it 'looks cheap'
Chelsea added: "They're no gardeners but they've made it from nothing, from absolutely nothing."
"You'd never know from the front of the house. You'd never know that this is behind."
The incredible garden and its variety of plants had left viewers starstruck.
The clip quickly went viral on her TikTok account @
One person wrote: "Amazing garden, looks like it should be in the Chelsea Flower Show- If I had the
money
I would 100% pay for someone to make me this magical fairytale garden. Love it."
8 must-have plants to brighten up your garden
Nick Hamilton owner of
Tricyrtis
A spectacular plant that gives a real exotic feel to any garden with its orchid-like, spotted flowers giving the impression that this plant should be tender but it is 'as tough as old boots!'.
Penstemon
I love this plants genus of because most will flower all summer and autumn. They'll grow in sun or semi-shade in a well drained soil and produce a non-stop display of tubular flowers in an array of colours and colour combination to suit all tastes.
Luzula sylvatica 'Marginata'
With the evergreen leaves edged with yellow it's great asset is that it
will grow in sun or shade in any type of soil and is great as groundcover in the hardest spot to fill - dry shade.
Eryngium x zabelii 'Big Blue'
A stunning, nectar-rich plant that will feed the beneficial insects in your
garden. Leave the flowerheads once they have turned brown because they look stunning with winter frost and snow, extending the plant's interest period.
Sarcococca hookeriana 'Winter Gem'
If you need winter scent then look no further than this compact, evergreen shrub. The scent is stunning and the evergreen leaves create an excellent backdrop for the summer flowers.
Cornus sanguinea 'Anny's Winter Orange'
A dwarf version of 'Midwinter Fire' the very colourful stems create a stunning winter display, particularly on sunny days.
Rosa 'Noisette Carnee'
A very well-behaved climbing rose that is perfect for training over an arch, pergola or gazebo. The small, 'noisette' flowers are blush-pink and produce the most amazing clove scent constantly from June to November.
Sanguisorba hakusanensis 'Lilac Squirrel'
I've never seen a squirrel with a drooping, shaggy lilac tail, but this variety will give your garden an unusual and different look throughout summer. It does need a moisture retentive soil but will grow in sun or semi-shade.
Another commented: 'I'm actually aghast at the level of work and love and time that's gone into this - are they landscapers or something? The Fern Cave? The cottage? Are you joking me?!"
"'Here's a little garden my mum and dad did'. Proceeds to show a fairytale garden, a thatched roof cottage and
mini
waterfall," penned a third.
Meanwhile a fourth said: "It's like a real life fairy garden! Love it."
"Chelsea Flower Show has nothing on this garden!' claimed a fifth.
Someone else added: 'This is actually beautiful, your parents are so talented for creating this. From the flowers to the shed to everything in between… it's incredible, a true paradise."
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