Garden help
Jan Robertson
7 years ago
My neighbour has just had his conifers taken down which I am very happy about but since we face a bowling green car park I would like to put in some shrubs to help screen off the view to the car park - I am planning to buy some more laurel to continue down at the back of the garden but i would now also have to make a higher hedge between myself and my neighbour. The containers can be seen from my living room window . The car park ground is actually higher than our garden hope the pictures help explain things better all ideas would be grateful many thanks.
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Comments (5)Hello, this garden has so much potential, and although it is dull, it looks well cared for, so less prep before you get to the pretty stuff. first thing is to move the washing line, because it cuts the garden in half. I would have it running behind the shed to the tank thing, which I would screen with woven willow. I quite like the silvery fencing, but if you like things to look new, use a garden paint, but avoid the fake tan look. i would the clothe fences, starting with the fence to the left, use vine eyes and wire, to give plants something to hang onto. Next dig a border 1.5 metres wide. Try to slice the turves out neatly then stack them grass side down behind tank thing. They will compost down.Plant climbers every 1.5 metres down the garden. Plant them 45 cams out from the fence. I would use honeysuckle and small flowered clematis as they are easy, use 4 or 5 canes on each plant to fan the strands up to the wire, and tie them in with twine. Then I would beg everyone you know with a garden for spare plants to complete that border, they will be happy to help. for the second stage I would plant a tree just beyond the tank, where it will soften the outlines of the other houses, this could be incorporated into a border along that fence, along side tall, easy shrubs like kerria, lavatera and buddleja, if these grow wherever you are. then I would make generous beds abutting the patio, so that the lawn is at first a grass path before opening out into the garden. It looks sunny, so you have a wide choice, the beds could contain herbs, or grasses, or anything you like, but don't be afraid of height there as long as the plants you choose aren't too dense.. It is really boring to see the whole garden at once, and it will make the patio pretty, so you could even start with this, so you have something nice to look at. hope this helps...See MoreGarden help - ideas welcome
Comments (19)Sketch 4. Thought I’d design something more natural so made the lawn a nice large oval shape which should allow for lots more planting. Crescent shaped path round the edge so you don’t get mucky feet waking to the shed/summerhouse. Added a pond which should look fab near the house, imagine the sound of a bubbling water whilst you’re sitting on the patio. Very relaxing 😎, and great for nature as well. Couldn’t find much inspo with an oval lawn so I’ve added a random pic. Hope this gives you some inspiration and remember that it’s your garden so you can plan it to how you want it. I think it helps to identify what you’d like to use it for such as kids play area, do want grow veg, lots of flowers, entertaining friends (not now of course), just chilling out, that kind of thing. Also take note of where the sun rises and sets throughout the year as this can affect where you want to place seating areas and what you can plant where. P.s. Silver birch is lovely but they do grow big, I have one and the trunk has propped itself up on a concrete wall, currently approx 20 ft high. I’d still go for it tho but plant at least 4ft away from any fences....See MoreTiny Garden help
Comments (5)Only My view but I would always go for curves i feel it adds more interest. I would also have rounded pots maybe in the same colour with different things growing...See MoreFront Garden help needed
Comments (8)Wheelie bins are such an eyesore so a bin store would be top of my list. The ones with the green roof look great. I am however curious to know how you lift the lid of the wheelie bin without having to wheel in and out every time. A Victorian tiled path from the gate to the front door is worth putting all your budget into. They are enjoying a revival and add value. Gravel looks great, it is cheap, suppresses weeds, and cats hate it. It is also important for drainage especially on urban streets where there is nowhere for the rain to go so drains quickly become overwhelmed. It is a small space so, to avoid fussiness, I would stick to a small palette of two or three different types of plants at most. Something sculptural and evergreen such as box hedging for all year round interest interplanted with something with simple flowers such lavender. Or have some fun and create a parterre in the pattern of that Victorian tiled path you might splash out on....See More
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PROEsther Jury Landscape and Garden Design
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7 years agoHi Jan,
As shrubs take a long time to grow, have you considered decorative metal screening while the shrubs grow?
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7 years ago
PROJonathon Charles Garden Design
7 years ago
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