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Recommend some plants for our garden.

3 years ago

last modified: 3 years ago

Hello I have get to the point I'm happy with what I've achieved with the garden but it's lacking some plants. I want to keep the grass as it is so no boarders however I think some plants on the patio would be great. Something architectural looking and would go with our garden. The sun is on the patio first thing and starts to disappear around 4pm at the moment.

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Sonia
3 years ago
That fencing is itching to have some plants on it! However, I digress, architectural plants that enjoy sun and can be grown in pots on the patio are Fatsia japonica, Bamboo, Rhododendron (must have ericaceous compost), Choisya ternate sundance and Trachycarpus Fan Palm. Here’s some pics. First is Trachycarpus, then Fatsia, then Rhododendron and lastly Choisya.
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