Garden Dilemma
James Gibson
5 years ago
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Comments (10)Your garden has many possibilities. The most important thing to create a Mediterranean garden is to create order. Remember, always "less is more". I think you make a mix with plants appropriate to your region and the Mediterranean concept is the most successful. Succulent plants normally do not like the cold and heavy clay soil. We work a lot in the Mediterranean area and there are plants for each space. You must think about the benefits of the garden and no complications that you may bring in the future. With few elements it is easier to maintain and will always be beautiful. The photo below is of a garden we did in Malaga - Spain....See Moregarden screening dilemma
Comments (8)The tree in the second pic on the right is a Silver Birch isn’t it? Shame to cut it down. The place I think a tree should go to create screening is where the fern (tree fern?) is. A small tree in that area would soon do the job. My favourite small trees are Crab Apples (Malus), Hawthorn (Catageus), Cersi, Amelanchier and Cornus kousa. You could pollard the exisiting trees, that is cut back all the branches back to the stem and they will regrow, although I’ve never tried it.. They do grow back pretty big though. You could also remove the lower branches to tidy it up. I’ve tried to upload some photos but having problems again with Houzz....See MoreSouth west facing garden design dilemma
Comments (17)Last one. Bit more formal but in a modern way. Deck and gravel area are raised up a little with a step for the change in levels. Would need a little more working out I think but definitely achievable. Small strip of planting area between trampoline and gravel area I was thinking could be trellis with some climbing plants such as clematis. Doesn’t have to be too high just enough to cover the view of ugly trampoline legs 🙂. Water feature could be something very modern looking but you could just use a planter with some topiary perhaps to keep costs down. For the base of the play area you could use bark chips or I think you can get recycled rubber chippings, not sure how much these cost but bark chips are readily available. Anyway hope this gives you something to think about. I think first thing to do is get the fence replaced then get a few quotes in for patio as this is likely to be the highest cost. It’s possible to diy paving but you do need to make sure that the drainage and levels are correct. A big job best left to experts I reckon but do ask landscapers if there are ways you can help to keep costs down....See Moregarden dilemma
Comments (2)Hi, would it be an idea to install a pergola that will give him dappled shade? You could also attach a shade cover to it that can be pulled open to let more light in or closed when he needs more shade. I'm thinking that raised beds with sensory plants in them along the paths/patio will maybe be interesting for him? If they are tall enough, he can use them as a guide and sort of a handrail if he loses his balance. Sensory plants examples: lavender for scent, ornamental grasses and plants like lamb's ears (Stachys), with very soft velvety leaves, for touch and sound, You could continue that design into your garden. I'm personally not a fan of squigly, very narrow borders without plants. I would make the planting beds deeper and probably go for a straight lined design, that you can then soften with plants. If you use the right plants without much bare space between them, it'll be pretty easy to maintain....See MoreJonathan
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