what are the tall thin trees in the planter?

jane_ley

2 years ago

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2 years ago
The trees are Quercus Ilex
Rhian Gronow
4 months ago
Hi what are the pebbles used here please ?
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Thanks both for your replies. I was thinking that since there will be a hedge right across in bed B, that C would ideally be for plants to give some variety. More hedge = more cutting too! I will check out Instant Hedge co for the front hedge. I can't have a wall doubling as a planter due to it being a conservation area. I wanted to maximise planted area so don't want to make A smaller... the cycle box will be a secure metal one and has end access so I don't think I need to make it smaller. I might put some wooden cladding on it and a planted roof over time but my first priority is getting the layout agreed for the landscapers. I like the idea of having a central shrub but don't want anything too tall. Do you think it would look good to fill A with gravel and have a say a 50cm perimeter with 3 beds set into it? central one for a big pot with shrub and other two for low plants. Or... a 50cm gravel perimeter with a single bed set into it. Big pot in middle and planted stuff around it. Actually, that second option is probably is better than 3 separate beds..
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what are the tall thin trees in the planter?

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