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4 years ago

We have just moved into this bungalow trying to sort out front garden as we are pensioners need low maintenance ground covering plants but love blues white and perfumed if possible any suggestions lovely mature trees in site cutting back on some shrubs which have got out of hand

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David Simpson Gardens
4 years ago
Hello,
I have just seen your post about your front garden dilemma and I would be happy to help you.
I am a garden designer and can offer you design and planting ideas and solutions.
Please do give me a call on 07957 792 052 or email
hello@davidsimpsongardendesign.co.uk if you would like to discuss further.
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Brackley Landscape Services
4 years ago
Are you looking for plants for the bed on the left of the picture or are you thinking of creating new planting beds?
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tamp75
4 years ago
As you've mentioned low maintenance, are you planning on removing some of the lawn & replacing with ground cover plants?
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ballynahinch
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3 years ago
I would like to have a scented border from the gate down both sides of the path I would like a scented border on both sides of the driveway. There are already quite a lot of mature trees and shrubs

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