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2 years ago

What planting should I put in these raised beds?
About 10meters in total, full sun
Box hedging will be planted at the back (closest to the patio) to help with a natural barrier from patio.

Also I’d like pleached tree barrier screen to block this timber building. I have a 1.8 meter high horizontal slated fence going in on the boundary but I don’t know which variety of tree to use. I only have £200 per tree and ideally 10 meters in length. I’d like instant screening .it has to be evergreen and it’s full sun and can be slightly windy

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2 years ago
Hello Helen,

Your house and garden looks absolutely stunning. The extension and the terrace are beautiful. I would recommend lavender and a combination of low succulents and herbs like rosemary, thyme and mint for the raised beds as they are low maintenance and you will have a lovely smell when you sit on the terrace. For screening, you could use laurels as they really grow fast, tall and dense. They are very hardy, resistant and evergreen. If you need help with how to visualize your garden with the plants and screen in it, I could offer you a digital plan including a video walkthrough. Let me know if you are interested in that, this is my website: https://valleyhouseinteriors.com/landscaping-service/
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