garden screening dilemma
njm2015
4 years ago
Needing opinions on screening the building at the end of our garden. 2 existing trees, laurel and cherry . But the cherry dominates and shades the garden a lot and very difficult to plant under. Do I lose these 2 and replant along the walk or try and reshape them ? Garden used by dog and children so need feeling of space as well. Ideas needed! Thanks
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Sonia
4 years ago
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