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amadis05
8 years ago
Hi there , i would like to create a low maintenance relaxing environment in my back garden. It is not in bad condition but i feel is not used for all its potential ... My problem is that i cannot find an Honest ,trustworthy and affordable Company / Person to help me with this small project / work . Do you have any good contacts i could get in touch with ? I am in N.London (Islington area) . Thanks Much....
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Comments (9)Love the frontage of your cottage. That wall is adorable! You have a couple of shrubs there already. Do you know what they are? There are some great low growing plants that need very little work once they are established. As well as T Gray‘s suggestions, you could also add Aubretia which is a low growing plant that has gorgeous purple flowers in spring. It’s very common and available everywhere. Campanula is a blue flower that cascades in summer (some are tall so read the labels). Another flower is Erigeron, again it spreads and is low growing with quite large purple daisy like flowers in the summer. My favourite is Geranium - they come in a huge array of colours and various heights so check those before buying. They flower in the summer. Don’t forget daffodils, such a ray of sunshine in the spring. They can be planted in the autumn. A lawn is a great idea - relatively cheap to lay too. I think the best way to have a low maintenance garden is to stick with trees and shrubs which dont need too much fussing with. Trees can be pricey, but so many places sell shrubs, not just garden centres, such as nurseries,, supermarkets and even car boot sales! AUBRETIA CAMPANULA ERIGERON GERANIUM ROZANNE...See MoreGarden Designers and Landscape Arch's: Garden Furniture best brands?
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