Garden

30 September, 2016

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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PRO
David Simpson Garden Design
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.
6 October, 2016
PRO
Brackley Landscape Services
Are you looking for plants for the bed on the left of the picture or are you thinking of creating new planting beds?
7 October, 2016
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Hi there, lovely large garden you've got there and I'm envious of your green house, wish I had room in my garden for one. Ok, first let's start under the tree (area 1). I don't think grass will grow there, it invariably dies off and goes back to dirt but there are plenty of plants that will thrive here. Spring flowering bulbs such as daffodils, blue bells, snow drops, grape hyacinth, muscari, will all give a fabulous spring show. Plant these in the autumn, October/November. Ferns will happily grow here or for ground cover you could try bergenia (elephants ears), pulmonaria (lungwort), vinca minor (periwinkle), also primroses are a good all rounder. Forgot to mention polyganatum (solomans seal) which will grow in deep shade. Area 2. Since this area gets a lot of sun I think you can plant what ever you like. The olive tree should certainly be happy. Lavender, grasses and herbs sound good. Try rosemary, sage and thyme for lovely scents which can also be used for cooking. Don't plant mint unless it's in a container tho, it spreads like mad. As with all new planting I would improve the soil first by loosening with a fork and adding good quality compost, be careful not to disturb the roots too much round the tree. Just noticed you've got some ivy growing by the fence. If you don't want it to cover all your fence then I would try to remove it with as much roots as possible but if it's anything like mine it will grow back again. A clip once a year should keep it check. However, an ivy wall can also be a good thing, a nice green backdrop and a haven for birds and wildlife. Anyway, good luck with your garden and most of all enjoy.
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tamp75
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 thanked tamp75
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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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