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        <title>Garden design — BBC Gardeners' World Magazine</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 06:20:01 +0000</pubDate>
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            <description>Garden design — BBC Gardeners' World Magazine</description>
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        <title>Gardener Suze's New OAP Garden</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1075989/gardener-suzes-new-oap-garden</link>
        <pubDate>Sat, 29 Jul 2023 16:08:45 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Garden design</category>
        <dc:creator>GardenerSuze</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<img alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/gb/fpivmhexkq6u.jpg" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/gb/fpivmhexkq6u.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/gb/fpivmhexkq6u.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/gb/fpivmhexkq6u.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/gb/fpivmhexkq6u.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/gb/fpivmhexkq6u.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/gb/fpivmhexkq6u.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/gb/fpivmhexkq6u.jpg" /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/10/pa7vg9bwqryk.jpg" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/10/pa7vg9bwqryk.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/10/pa7vg9bwqryk.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/10/pa7vg9bwqryk.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/10/pa7vg9bwqryk.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/10/pa7vg9bwqryk.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/10/pa7vg9bwqryk.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/10/pa7vg9bwqryk.jpg" />It's official I am an OAP. Thought I would celebrate by digging a hole in the lawn of my new build south facing  garden to celebrate!  I was pleased to find that although there was a 'pan' which I have broken through, in general it does seem to be ok. I am planning a nursery bed along this west facing wall so that I can find homes for the fifty or so plants from my old garden.<br />Many were potted back in March and then potted on so they are now pot bound.<br /><br />This will be a more formal easy to maintain space, not like my old garden that had soft lines.<br />I am going to see what I can get hold of to improve the soil before planting. I wondered if I might need to add gypsum to break the clay but having dug down I am not facing the thick red seam of clay in my old garden.<br />I will also test the soil although I do need to be aware that some has been brought in from elsewhere.<br /><br />Concerns... suspect some difficult weeds as it was a field. No worms, plenty of wasps, the odd bee, wagtails and crows.<br /><br />More upside down photos to follow, any thoughts will be gratefully recieved.<br /><br />As you can see from the fork I have removed some soil. The 'pan' was about a spades depth down but not that difficult to break through. ]]>
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        <title>Everyday Japanese Gardens</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1061724/everyday-japanese-gardens</link>
        <pubDate>Sun, 23 Jan 2022 04:15:02 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Garden design</category>
        <dc:creator>Kurisu</dc:creator>
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A little while ago, I posted some questions about my Japanese garden in another thread. I am lucky enough to live in Japan, and thought members might be interested in a few photos of similar gardens near to where I live in southern Kyoto. &#13;
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The first ones were taken while helping my youngest learn to cycle, so excuse the poor quality. They are just quick snaps. &#13;
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I will try and post some better ones as and when I get the chance. Hope they are of interest.&#13;
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Chris&#13;
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        <title>New Rose garden</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1045487/new-rose-garden</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2020 18:23:47 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Garden design</category>
        <dc:creator>owd potter</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Hiya all,<br />Not been in here for a while, I've been thinking...<br />I want to turn this bed into a rose garden by next year, and am currently planning it and considering the various tasks and timing to do so.<br />(Photo is from earlier in year but shows layout quite well)<br /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/k3/af93k01ehjwr.jpg" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/k3/af93k01ehjwr.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/k3/af93k01ehjwr.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/k3/af93k01ehjwr.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/k3/af93k01ehjwr.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/k3/af93k01ehjwr.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/k3/af93k01ehjwr.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/k3/af93k01ehjwr.jpg" /><br />What I am thinking is to raise the front creating a level(ish), but more importantly, deeper bed in which to plant a number of bush type roses and underplanting (which may come from reuse of current plants many of which are low ground cover anyway), the bed is South facing and gets sun for most of the year (shaded by house from Nov - Feb) and is about 8m2 in a sort of 1/2 bow tie shape and will remain about same size and shape. <br />I figure I can conservatively get 6-8 Roses into it together with underplanting? or will this overcrowd them? <br />Behind the bed I want to construct a pergola over existing steps to screen the garage, This will be East facing and I plan to grow a climber up one leg and to form a canopy and perhaps 2 other small climbers up remaining 2 legs (up to about 2.4m)<br />I haven't really considered which Roses yet, other than Blue Moon (which was Gran's favourite rose) and Mrs P likes White (perhaps for the climber) and pale colour Roses (I'm thinking pale yellows or apricot to complement BM's lilac). The main requirement for will be fragrance. So I'm open to any suggestions.<br />So that's the basic plan. Lots of work to do between now and spring.<br />First task is timing the removal and relocation of the current plants, the majority of which I am hoping to salvage and move in the Autumn if this is appropriate for them, otherwise I'll leave some till Spring. Any guidance on the following is welcome and appreciated<br />The current inhabitants are:<br />Stipa Tenuissima (I intend to create a separate grass island for these in another part of the garden)<br />Ajuga (retain as underplanting/cover)<br />Allium Cristophii &amp; Nigrum <br />Alyssum Saxatile<br />Anenome Japonica<br />Cerastium (may retain as cover)<br />Filipendula Vulgaris<br />Lavender (retain a underplanting)<br />Panicum Virgatum Phlox subalata<br />Pulsatilla<br />London Pride<br />Sedum Rupestre<br />Apologies for a rambling post, but thanks for reading for those who stayed until the end.<br />Any comments on any aspect of this basic plan to assist me to develop and finalise the project more than welcome.<br />I am hoping that I can keep returning this thread to update as project progresses<br />Cheers<br />Owd.   <br /><br />]]>
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        <title>Finally my own garden</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1034795/finally-my-own-garden</link>
        <pubDate>Sat, 25 Jan 2020 13:16:53 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Garden design</category>
        <dc:creator>newprojectgarden</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Hello everyone,<br />After living in rental properties all my life, I have finally got my own property. The most exciting part of this (other than not paying off other peoples mortgages!) is that I now have my own garden.<br />It's a new build property so a blank canvas. Turf has since been laid at the bottom of the garden. <br />I was wondering if anyone has any ideas? I have attached a plant list that I have been working on. Most of them are shade tolerant plants. The garden faces south east.<br /><br />The garden is 8.5 x 15m.<br /><br />I am thinking about some fruit trees down the right hand side fence (cherry stella, feijoias (as I already have 4 large plants in pots) pear. <br /><br />Any ideas appreciated! <br /><br /><img title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/fg/usuzrrmw8nsi.jpg" alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/fg/usuzrrmw8nsi.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/fg/usuzrrmw8nsi.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/fg/usuzrrmw8nsi.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/fg/usuzrrmw8nsi.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/fg/usuzrrmw8nsi.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/fg/usuzrrmw8nsi.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/fg/usuzrrmw8nsi.jpg" /><img title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ec/dmwo94azzqsb.jpg" alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ec/dmwo94azzqsb.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ec/dmwo94azzqsb.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ec/dmwo94azzqsb.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ec/dmwo94azzqsb.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ec/dmwo94azzqsb.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ec/dmwo94azzqsb.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ec/dmwo94azzqsb.jpg" /><br />]]>
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        <title>Privacy for south facing garden</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080048/privacy-for-south-facing-garden</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2024 17:11:08 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Garden design</category>
        <dc:creator>mattandclaire201428608</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Hi all - I'm really hoping you might be able to help me out.<br />I have a good size south facing garden (about 9.5m wide and 28m long) but there are a few issues that we need to resolve asap, our neighbors on the east boundary have a large raised patio at the rear of their house (from the house past that yellow bush on the left) which means they an see our entire garden whenever they are sitting outside, they hgave also removed all the planting from their garden so that everything on the left of that fence has gone and is now just houses - we need some privacy and a view back!<br /><br />We would like to plant some trees, maybe pleached hornbeam on that east boundary to get some privacy and would like some shade but are concerned about <br />a) how to stop the run of trees if we go for pleached as we wouldn't want them to run all the way down the garden<br />b) loss of morning light to our kitchen which sits to the right as  you look over the garden<br /><br />We have oriented the house towards the garden (image below so you can see sightlines) with a recent building project but now need to get the garden full and green again.<br /><br />We are happy to lose chunks of lawn as we want to get more planting into the garden longer term but no idea where to start to solve the immediate problem - post building work (hence the awful pic - garden does look a little tidier than this now).<br /><br /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/b2/t5sai2tuonuy.jpg" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/b2/t5sai2tuonuy.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/b2/t5sai2tuonuy.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/b2/t5sai2tuonuy.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/b2/t5sai2tuonuy.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/b2/t5sai2tuonuy.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/b2/t5sai2tuonuy.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/b2/t5sai2tuonuy.jpg" /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/2j/zh6ycdge2y9b.jpg" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/2j/zh6ycdge2y9b.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/2j/zh6ycdge2y9b.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/2j/zh6ycdge2y9b.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/2j/zh6ycdge2y9b.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/2j/zh6ycdge2y9b.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/2j/zh6ycdge2y9b.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/2j/zh6ycdge2y9b.jpg" /><br />]]>
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        <title>Anyone seen these dog-leg fence posts for sale?</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080428/anyone-seen-these-dog-leg-fence-posts-for-sale</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 22:59:01 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Garden design</category>
        <dc:creator>LunarSea</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[One of our boundaries is an old drystone wall and there are these dog-leg concrete posts holding fence panels above it. I'd like to use them on another boundary but can't seem to find any anywhere.<br /><br /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/0h/ve0mtj52ezz3.jpg" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/0h/ve0mtj52ezz3.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/0h/ve0mtj52ezz3.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/0h/ve0mtj52ezz3.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/0h/ve0mtj52ezz3.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/0h/ve0mtj52ezz3.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/0h/ve0mtj52ezz3.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/0h/ve0mtj52ezz3.jpg" /><br />]]>
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        <title>Soulless and dull</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080401/soulless-and-dull</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 14:03:14 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Garden design</category>
        <dc:creator>lauraineclarke</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Hi, last year we had our patio slabs re bedded.  Whilst this worked to a ( expensive) degree, it’s created a drainage problem. I’m recent disabled and love being outside but my space is quite depressing. Looking at the sun in the middle, you can see by the black area the water collects at one side - I’ve thought about lifting the slabs again and realigning or maybe doing something - incorporating some kind of border or something around the sun.  We’ve spent a fortune on this garden but it still looks soulless, can you help please <img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cy/vr1zxb7gck6x.jpeg" alt="" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cy/vr1zxb7gck6x.jpeg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cy/vr1zxb7gck6x.jpeg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cy/vr1zxb7gck6x.jpeg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cy/vr1zxb7gck6x.jpeg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cy/vr1zxb7gck6x.jpeg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cy/vr1zxb7gck6x.jpeg" />]]>
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        <title>What is grit?</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1033833/what-is-grit</link>
        <pubDate>Sat, 26 Oct 2019 16:51:09 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Garden design</category>
        <dc:creator>contact57</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[I am a big fan of Gardeners World....but I live in the Pacific Northwest of the US.  On the show grit is often recommended to add to potting mix.  Based on searching past discussions, I assume that it is washed salt-free sharp sand ....but sometimes it looks like small pebbles.  A search on Amazon for gardening grit shows results for vermiculite, perlite, pumice.  I don't think any of these are the same as what the Brits call grit.  Any insight?]]>
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        <title>New front garden</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080367/new-front-garden</link>
        <pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2024 17:58:45 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Garden design</category>
        <dc:creator>fromtheshires</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[I am currently buying a house that has a decent sized (east facing) front garden for a change. Behind the hedge is a low wall.<br /><br />my thoughts on this are to remove the stuff inside of the circles, put in obelisks and climbing roses.<br /><br />i am also considering removing the hedge to let in more light due to it being east facing and these hedges being over 6 foot tall.<br /><br />The bin would also be moved to the bottom of the drive.<br /><br />With the border thats there what sort of plants would people consider putting in that are low maintenance as ill be sinking all my time doing up the house and back garden so want fairly low maintenance?<br /><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ul/vsuw9x6c1hw1.jpeg" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ul/vsuw9x6c1hw1.jpeg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ul/vsuw9x6c1hw1.jpeg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ul/vsuw9x6c1hw1.jpeg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ul/vsuw9x6c1hw1.jpeg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ul/vsuw9x6c1hw1.jpeg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ul/vsuw9x6c1hw1.jpeg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ul/vsuw9x6c1hw1.jpeg" /></div>]]>
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        <title>Buying compost</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1079591/buying-compost</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 10:48:10 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Garden design</category>
        <dc:creator>punkdoc</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Have just been to the GC to buy supplies of MPC for this years seed sowing and potting on. I was interested to see that they now only sell peat free composts. Of course I knew this was going to happen, but was still taken a bit by surprise.]]>
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        <title>Wildlife friendly front garden</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080299/wildlife-friendly-front-garden</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 13:08:51 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Garden design</category>
        <dc:creator>LLM</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Hi all,<br />We have recently had brambles/ overgrowth cut back which has left us with an area and not much in terms of inspiraton with what to do!<br />We have bought Pyracantha hedging to maintain the border (previously a fence) but it still leaves a lot of open space to plant.<br />It's a dapple shaded area and in the South so not extreme weather.<br />Would love to plant for wildlife and keep it as natural as possible.<br />Thanks!<img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/2m/0glttqbjpmm6.jpg" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/2m/0glttqbjpmm6.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/2m/0glttqbjpmm6.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/2m/0glttqbjpmm6.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/2m/0glttqbjpmm6.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/2m/0glttqbjpmm6.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/2m/0glttqbjpmm6.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/2m/0glttqbjpmm6.jpg" />]]>
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        <title>Climbers or shrubs to disguise fence?</title>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 03 Mar 2024 14:16:51 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Garden design</category>
        <dc:creator>stephroberts_morgan</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Afternoon all,<br /><br />Looking for some advice as to whether to plant climbers along our new wooden fence (8 panels) (actually neighbour's new fence but we both went halves and they're happy for us to do whatever we want with it), or shrubs.  <br /><br />Border is currently being dug out, as you can see, but I just can't make up my mind - I've got a selection of climbers to consider, but also thought I could use various shrubs to hide the fence and provide the background for other plants.<br /><br />Border gets the sun first thing in the morning and then gradually works around to the front of the house so mid morning the border is basically in deep shade for the rest of the day.  It's great soil, very friable, fab to work with, and left hand border soil does remain moist and coolish as the garden slopes down towards the left, but it's never sodden.  <br /><br />So.. question 1:  climbers or tall shrubs;  question 2:  if shrubs, suggestions please?  <br /><br />I've carried out a little research but always helpful to hear what other gardeners have grown/grow.  Also, I'm thinking of putting a couple of trees in the border.. a cornus and sorbus.  See photo.  <br /><br /><img alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vm/8yavgtwi32ds.jpg" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vm/8yavgtwi32ds.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vm/8yavgtwi32ds.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vm/8yavgtwi32ds.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vm/8yavgtwi32ds.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vm/8yavgtwi32ds.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vm/8yavgtwi32ds.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vm/8yavgtwi32ds.jpg" /><br /><br />I've carried out a little research but always helpful to hear what other gardeners have grown/grow.  Also, I'm thinking of putting a couple of trees in the border.. a cornus and sorbus.  See photo.<br /><br />Many thanks!]]>
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        <title>Mixing Wisteria types on one frame?</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080279/mixing-wisteria-types-on-one-frame</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2024 07:52:02 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Garden design</category>
        <dc:creator>richard.hammond84LQCyJRJS</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Hi everyone,<br /><br />I'm getting ready to plant two wisterias to growth over a metal framework around a porch on the front of our house. <br /><br />The two sides are about 14ft apart so I plan to put one wisteria on each side so they can grow up and meet/cross in the middle. <br /><br />I'm thinking about using two different wisteria types - maybe silky wisteria (which I prefer the scent from) but also with floribunda for the larger flowers. I'm thinking this might also extend the flowering duration as they won't flower simultaneously. <br /><br />I've never seen two wisteria types mixed together on a single frame though and I'm wondering if it's a bad idea in any way? Will one of them just beat the other one?<br /><br />Would appreciate any advice. I know it will take a lot of years to realise if it's a mistake so thought I'd ask!<br />]]>
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        <title>I need some advice on &quot;Unwilding&quot; a section of my garden</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080284/i-need-some-advice-on-unwilding-a-section-of-my-garden</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2024 12:34:29 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Garden design</category>
        <dc:creator>ryankane27388611</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Hello lovely people of the internet,<br /><br />My partner and I moved into our first house together last year into a new build that was actually the show home for a new development. The perk of this was there had been some massive effort put into the garden already, and filled with lots of lovely plants.<br /><br />Due to the odd shape of our boundaries, we have a little square behind our neighbours garage that has been a "wild garden" since the garden was designed. At the moment as you can see, it's nothing much to look at. Despite it being closed off, it gets a decent shot of sun in the spring and summer, and so my partner and I were keen to put a bit of order into this space. We're thinking a raised bed for some easy vegetables, or a compost bin or something, you get the idea! All we know is we want to use that space in some form. <br /><br />I have no clue what to do and what order to do it. In my mind, I'd imagine all we'd need to do is dig up the area, remove as much of the wild stuff and roots as possible, do a bit of levelling with some top soil, and then put either some slabs down or build / install our beds once things are levelled out. There's some small trees that flank the garage on the right, we'd probably leave those there, but the matt of wild grasses and nettles would be better to go. We'd probably put a small stepping stone path in from the garden too.<br /><br />Am I being naïve? Is there any advice anyone can give on when's best to dig up the lot? Any advice on what to put down once it's been dug up? I value any input from anyone who's done something similar <img src="https://forum.gardenersworld.com/resources/emoji/smile.png" title=":)" alt=":)" height="20" /> Thanks!<br /><br /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/xl/205gxfjb2x73.jpg" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/xl/205gxfjb2x73.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/xl/205gxfjb2x73.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/xl/205gxfjb2x73.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/xl/205gxfjb2x73.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/xl/205gxfjb2x73.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/xl/205gxfjb2x73.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/xl/205gxfjb2x73.jpg" />]]>
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        <title>Drainage below pond liner</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080227/drainage-below-pond-liner</link>
        <pubDate>Sat, 02 Mar 2024 17:05:54 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Garden design</category>
        <dc:creator>Rekusu</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<div>What ho one and all,</div><div><br /></div><div>There is a very wet area at the bottom of the garden, so when we bought, we decided to make a small pond with liner.  For the past 15 years, there has been no problems, but recently and given all the rain in the past 24 hours, the hydro-static pressure has caused the liner to balloon and now, there is no water within the liner.</div><div><br /></div><div>Certainly a job for the spring/summer, but I don't fully understand how to drain ground water so the liner does not balloon.</div><div><br /></div><div>Grateful for any suggestions or links to good site, that I have been unable to find.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks and toodle pip<br /></div>]]>
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        <title>Perennial flowers that won’t spread</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080225/perennial-flowers-that-won-t-spread</link>
        <pubDate>Sat, 02 Mar 2024 14:33:15 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Garden design</category>
        <dc:creator>mishagoremano20743</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Hi, <br /><br /><div>I’m looking for suggestions for perennials (preferably flowers) that I can plant next to an open post-and-rail type fence, that wouldn’t be invasive or spread across to the neighbor’s lawn. Some annuals would be ok but I’m just thinking they’re much more prone to self-seeding everywhere. Located near Swansea, south Wales. South facing garden, sunny position with heavy clay soil. </div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you. </div>]]>
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        <title>New large garden layout</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080226/new-large-garden-layout</link>
        <pubDate>Sat, 02 Mar 2024 16:03:27 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Garden design</category>
        <dc:creator>mishagoremano20743</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/th/u5zfpa1hghmo.jpeg" alt="" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/th/u5zfpa1hghmo.jpeg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/th/u5zfpa1hghmo.jpeg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/th/u5zfpa1hghmo.jpeg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/th/u5zfpa1hghmo.jpeg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/th/u5zfpa1hghmo.jpeg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/th/u5zfpa1hghmo.jpeg" />Hi,<br /><br />We moved last year to a house with a very large garden, all open grass, which I’m gradually starting to plan and plant. I have several apple and pear trees to plant (M116 rootstock so not massive), and am struggling a bit with the layout as it’s such a “blank canvas”. It’s a south facing slope, but below the initial steep slope (pictured to the right), it’s pretty gradual and flattish. I had initially planted a veg patch next to the fence as shown, but in order to avoid the fruit trees casting too much shade was thinking of planting the trees to that side, with a flower border along the fence, and moving the veg bed further over to the left. I also have some raspberries to plant, thinking best to keep them away from the neighbour’s fence (was also considering putting some root barriers around the raspberry patch anyway). Maybe between the apples and veg bed? I’ve heard of fruit guilds but can’t seem to find info on how close berries/fruit trees can be planted, would you interplant them sort of thing? Or better to have one bed of raspberries to keep them contained perhaps. <div><br /></div><div>Any ideas or tips appreciated! </div>]]>
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        <title>Front garden tweak or start again?</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080257/front-garden-tweak-or-start-again</link>
        <pubDate>Sun, 03 Mar 2024 20:55:18 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Garden design</category>
        <dc:creator>agnasia</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Hi, I would hugely appreciate any advice on my front garden. I am a novice gardener so learning all the time! <br /><br /><div>I planted my small border in September 2018, mainly with deschampsia cespitosa and hebe rakaiensis. Over time the hebe has grown huge (140cm wide) and has swamped everything else. I had alliums and verbena but they are now crowded out. I took the deschampsia out after it stopped growing and dividing didn’t seem to help. I also have a potted rose (Desdemona) and potted bay (which is looking very yellow so planning to refresh the compost).<br /><br /><div>So my question is; as the hebe seems so happy do I work with it, or as it is now dominating do I take it out and start over?<br /><br />I do like that it’s evergreen so there is always something to look at. However, I thought it would be a bit taller so more visible over the brick wall (63cm high). It also only started to flower the last two years, but not all over the plant?<br /><br />Front garden when planted in 2018<br /> <img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/3r/ief74hr3bx8h.jpeg" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/3r/ief74hr3bx8h.jpeg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/3r/ief74hr3bx8h.jpeg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/3r/ief74hr3bx8h.jpeg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/3r/ief74hr3bx8h.jpeg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/3r/ief74hr3bx8h.jpeg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/3r/ief74hr3bx8h.jpeg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/3r/ief74hr3bx8h.jpeg" /></div><div><br /></div><div>How the front garden looks now in 2024<br /><br /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cn/xsdciqawf8q5.jpeg" alt="" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cn/xsdciqawf8q5.jpeg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cn/xsdciqawf8q5.jpeg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cn/xsdciqawf8q5.jpeg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cn/xsdciqawf8q5.jpeg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cn/xsdciqawf8q5.jpeg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/cn/xsdciqawf8q5.jpeg" /><br /><br /></div><div>Thanks in advance!</div></div>]]>
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        <title>Starting my first garden</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1075651/starting-my-first-garden</link>
        <pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2023 14:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Garden design</category>
        <dc:creator>Colin-Jackson</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[I am just about to make a start on my very first garden and wanted to get some advice on my plans before I start digging.<br /><br />The garden has spent the last 8 months under plastic sheet, which should have helped get rid of most of the weeds.<br /><br /><img alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/zr/fvvde11kbz6u.png" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/zr/fvvde11kbz6u.png" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/zr/fvvde11kbz6u.png 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/zr/fvvde11kbz6u.png 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/zr/fvvde11kbz6u.png 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/zr/fvvde11kbz6u.png 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/zr/fvvde11kbz6u.png 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/zr/fvvde11kbz6u.png" /><br />Green = hedges<br />Red = beds<br />blue = pond<br /><br /><br />I want the garden to be wildlife friendly so my intentions are:<br /><br />Hornbeam hedging on both sides with a gap to get into the veg patch at the bottom of the garden. Being only a few hundred yards from the old brick factory, the ground is very heavy clay. I'm hoping that hornbeam will be able to establish where many similar hedges would struggle.<br /><br />A decent sized wildlife pond in the middle of the garden, roughly 3m x 2m with wide 1ft deep shelves and 2ft deep in the middle. Was thinking of having Irises and rushes at the back, marsh marigolds and water forget-me-nots at the sides with a pebble beach at the front. Then hopefully a lily and loads of hornwort in the depths.<br /><br />Not sure what I want to do with the 2 large side beds yet. Probably Anabelle hydrangeas at the back and roses scattered throughout. All my previous growing has been in pots, so creating flower beds is a bit new to me. I think I would like to go for mainly herbaceous perennials to keep the maintenance down a bit. I would also like to have lots of scented flowers to go alongside the Floribunda roses. Hopefully someone can give me advice on what plants would work that will grown in heavy clay.<br /><br />I was thinking about using woodchip to cover all the pathways. Aiming for paths to be about 3ft wide (the image above is only a rough sketch, they are not as wide as shown).<br /><br />Please let me know your thoughts, I want to get some advice before I start digging a huge hole in the middle of my garden.]]>
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        <title>help with back garden</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080185/help-with-back-garden</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 13:06:48 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Garden design</category>
        <dc:creator>sjwilliamson210620801</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[We live in a 1970's estate just south of Durham. <img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/1e/glsfrx1g7ybj.jpg" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/1e/glsfrx1g7ybj.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/1e/glsfrx1g7ybj.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/1e/glsfrx1g7ybj.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/1e/glsfrx1g7ybj.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/1e/glsfrx1g7ybj.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/1e/glsfrx1g7ybj.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/1e/glsfrx1g7ybj.jpg" /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/pa/cdi8k7kpq73t.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/pa/cdi8k7kpq73t.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/pa/cdi8k7kpq73t.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/pa/cdi8k7kpq73t.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/pa/cdi8k7kpq73t.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/pa/cdi8k7kpq73t.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/pa/cdi8k7kpq73t.jpg" /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ws/5v4itiv6lrdl.jpg" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ws/5v4itiv6lrdl.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ws/5v4itiv6lrdl.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ws/5v4itiv6lrdl.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ws/5v4itiv6lrdl.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ws/5v4itiv6lrdl.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ws/5v4itiv6lrdl.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/ws/5v4itiv6lrdl.jpg" />Our house in in a cul-de-sac of 6 and our back garden in fully enclosed and in the middle (so no rear access - everything has to come through the garage &amp; utility) the garden is north facing and we have houses at the back which overlook us. We have put in some raised beds on the east fence side and are in the process of putting up a pergola on the west side, we have a patio which runs the full width of the house, our problem is what to do with with top part where we get most of the sun in the summer months.  We need somewhere to sit, but to feel secluded (I sometimes feel I'm sitting in a goldfish bowl!) Thinking of some sort of planting and paved area, also the shape of the lawn, it's a squareish garden, its sort of oval now, do we we have straight modern lines or go for a circular lawn? It's driving me crazy not knowing what to do.  We are very capable of doing any work ourselves. We like contemporary styles.<br />If anyone can help us, we would greatly appreciate it.<br />Suzie]]>
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        <title>Sun mapping a south-west facing garden</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1078325/sun-mapping-a-south-west-facing-garden</link>
        <pubDate>Sat, 04 Nov 2023 23:34:56 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Garden design</category>
        <dc:creator>bessie.norman83060</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Hi! I’m a beginner gardener who is going to move into a new property in late December which has a South-West facing garden in London. I’m struggling to work out how the sun/shadows will land in order to plan my border plant positioning, to avoid any overly shady spots. <div>I have found advice online for South and West facing gardens, but not South-West.<br />I’m eager to work this out before the spring/summer, as I’m planning to risk planting my spring bulbs in the borders in late December, as I won’t be able to do it any sooner unfortunately.<br />Please see photos attached, any advice would be much appreciated! <img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/v6/cuo5ykio5m89.jpeg" alt="" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/v6/cuo5ykio5m89.jpeg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/v6/cuo5ykio5m89.jpeg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/v6/cuo5ykio5m89.jpeg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/v6/cuo5ykio5m89.jpeg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/v6/cuo5ykio5m89.jpeg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/v6/cuo5ykio5m89.jpeg" /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vg/ufxy7fmq37va.jpeg" alt="" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vg/ufxy7fmq37va.jpeg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vg/ufxy7fmq37va.jpeg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vg/ufxy7fmq37va.jpeg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vg/ufxy7fmq37va.jpeg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vg/ufxy7fmq37va.jpeg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vg/ufxy7fmq37va.jpeg" /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/xz/zjlguqqxcvf5.jpeg" alt="" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/xz/zjlguqqxcvf5.jpeg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/xz/zjlguqqxcvf5.jpeg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/xz/zjlguqqxcvf5.jpeg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/xz/zjlguqqxcvf5.jpeg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/xz/zjlguqqxcvf5.jpeg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/xz/zjlguqqxcvf5.jpeg" /></div>]]>
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        <title>Greenhouse orientation.</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080093/greenhouse-orientation</link>
        <pubDate>Sat, 24 Feb 2024 09:27:36 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Garden design</category>
        <dc:creator>ciaranmcgrenera</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/qa/a5irnph7hrqo.jpeg" alt="" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/qa/a5irnph7hrqo.jpeg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/qa/a5irnph7hrqo.jpeg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/qa/a5irnph7hrqo.jpeg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/qa/a5irnph7hrqo.jpeg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/qa/a5irnph7hrqo.jpeg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/qa/a5irnph7hrqo.jpeg" /><br /><div>I’m taking delivery of an 8x8 greenhouse on Wednesday here in Dublin. I have two options to install it as per the above. To the east and north will be fencing. </div><div>Option 1 was my original plan. I wanted to get my main quad grow toms and peppers on the south wall with the door west facing. Prep/ propogators on the east wall (blue squares) with power there, and seed trays, cut n come again, maybe some more toms on the north wall, still getting plenty of light from the south.<br /><br />however due the final decision we’ve made not to go with a corner couch on our little patio and to do a bistro set instead option 2 is now open. Rotating the door southwards. This means the main wall of plants would be west facing and so on. I have loads of slack in the power cables so can run them round to the north side.<br /><br />I think option 1 is ideal, but would it make a significant diff if I changed to option 2 to have the door face out onto the patio rather than grass?</div>]]>
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        <title>Vigorous Evergreen climber wanted! Please advise :)</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1079905/vigorous-evergreen-climber-wanted-please-advise</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2024 15:17:11 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Garden design</category>
        <dc:creator>chrisf18458</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Hello, thank you for having me! I am an amateur gardener with little experience of gardening. I bought a home nearly 5 years ago and my home has a detached concrete garage which is dreadfully unappealing to the eye. <br /><br />As such, I'd like to plant two climbing evergreen plants on each side of the garage door, attempt to train them vertically up the sides of the door, and then train them horizontally across the top of the door.<br /><br />I've decided on two kinds of plants, but I seem to be getting conflicting information as to whether they'll likely succeed.<br /><br />The front of the garage faces North-East, and it receives sunshine from early hours in the summer through to noon. After this, the sun moves around of the back of our house and the garage is in shade. <br /><br />With this in mind, I've chosen Clematis (Armandii) or Star Jasmine. <br /><br />Furthermore, I'd like the plants to be potted if possible. I could potentially remove part of the driveway to plant them, but I'd like to avoid this if possible. <br /><br />I'm hoping for advice from the experience this forum will bring!<br /><br />Thanks in advance, Chris.]]>
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        <title>Border plants, geranium companion plants</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080116/border-plants-geranium-companion-plants</link>
        <pubDate>Sun, 25 Feb 2024 15:14:20 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Garden design</category>
        <dc:creator>KarolinaW</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Hello!<br /><br />I'm planning a new, very small border. It's going to be a little wall triangle. It's east facing, has maybe 3-4h of sun in summer. Clay soil. I was thinking about Geranium psilostemon, Hostas and grasses. I would like two more plants, but no idea what to choose. My plant knowledge is very little! Ideally good for wildlife, a bit taller than the rest I mentioned, easy to look after. Could you please help me with some ideas?]]>
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        <title>Landscaping shaded end of garden - tree suggestions</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080112/landscaping-shaded-end-of-garden-tree-suggestions</link>
        <pubDate>Sun, 25 Feb 2024 13:14:44 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Garden design</category>
        <dc:creator>rjwknight</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Hi,<br /><br />We have lived in our property a year and have recently had the last 4 metres of our garden returned after being 'borrowed' for a large infrastructure project.<br /><br />The contractors are now going to re-landscape this area and we need to provide the planting details.<br /><br />The area is south facing, approximately 8.5 x 4m, and is shaded most of the day by a large oak tree to the east and a line of trees along the railway embankment behind the garden. Clear in a westerly direction so it gets the afternoon/evening sun.<br /><br />Soil is sandy.<br /><br />See attached photos and sketch.<br /><br />The plan is to move a large shed to the south west corner and use the south east corner as a somewhat enclosed seating area. Probably with bound gravel base. The north of this area has 3 plum trees, which last year gave a small but tasty harvest, and a hazel.<br /><br />We need to decide on the tree planting now, but will fill in ourselves with shrubs and other planting over time as we develop the space.<br /><br />Ideally looking for suggestions of trees to go along the fence line that will do well in that area. Fruit trees would be nice, but anything that will do well and look pleasing would be considered. <br /><br />Neighbours have 4 cats so consideration for birds, is alas, a bit pointless.<br /><br />Any thoughts or suggestions appreciated.<br /><br />Many thanks<br /><br /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/uf/6u73edrr5437.png" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/uf/6u73edrr5437.png" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/uf/6u73edrr5437.png 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/uf/6u73edrr5437.png 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/uf/6u73edrr5437.png 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/uf/6u73edrr5437.png 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/uf/6u73edrr5437.png 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/uf/6u73edrr5437.png" /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/3l/alitzavc2471.jpg" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/3l/alitzavc2471.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/3l/alitzavc2471.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/3l/alitzavc2471.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/3l/alitzavc2471.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/3l/alitzavc2471.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/3l/alitzavc2471.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/3l/alitzavc2471.jpg" /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/iy/ewjodh9iixqe.jpg" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/iy/ewjodh9iixqe.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/iy/ewjodh9iixqe.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/iy/ewjodh9iixqe.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/iy/ewjodh9iixqe.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/iy/ewjodh9iixqe.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/iy/ewjodh9iixqe.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/iy/ewjodh9iixqe.jpg" /><br /><br />]]>
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        <title>Raised beds</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080114/raised-beds</link>
        <pubDate>Sun, 25 Feb 2024 14:58:29 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Garden design</category>
        <dc:creator>lizhanley1969</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[I would like to line wooden plant stands - what type of plastic can I use to protect the wood. Thank you]]>
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        <title>Advice on long boundary wall and privacy</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1079902/advice-on-long-boundary-wall-and-privacy</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2024 13:58:05 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Garden design</category>
        <dc:creator>bmckinlay0007846</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Hello! First time post but keen lurker. <br /><br />My wife and I have been struggling for a year now to decide on a planting schedule for our boundary wall. The garden is E-S-W facing and benefits from a lot of sunshine. We have a long boundary wall (about 15m of plantable length) that we are looking to plant with trees for privacy, and shrubs/foilage for interest. <br /><br />I tend to navigate to a more organised symmetrical look (i.e., 4 birch trees at 2.8m apart, interspersed with a hedge/shrub like photinia 'Red Robin'). <br /><br />My wife tends to prefer a more natural look with use of a 'mini-grove' and clusters of plants. <br /><br />We have so far tended to agree on tree species such as Silver Birch, <span>Amelanchier Lamarkii, Conference pear, Bay laurel, and Cherry tree - but open to suggestion of course. For the lower-level shrubs/hedges we are wide open to suggestions and just want some interest for ourselves and the wildlife. <br /></span><br />The only important point is to gain privacy at the borders closest to the house (marked in picture).<br /><br />Any suggestions, advice, opinions greatly appreciated. I've included pictures of the current garden situation, and a poor Sketchup attempt to illustrate prospective planting ideas. <br /><br />The wall is on the East, Forest to the South.<br /><br />Thank you!<img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/o9/hw49qre3rrct.png" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/o9/hw49qre3rrct.png" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/o9/hw49qre3rrct.png 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/o9/hw49qre3rrct.png 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/o9/hw49qre3rrct.png 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/o9/hw49qre3rrct.png 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, 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        <title>Solar lights</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1078798/solar-lights</link>
        <pubDate>Sat, 09 Dec 2023 09:21:16 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Garden design</category>
        <dc:creator>hilarybooks</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[I am very concerned at Gardeners World promoting solar lights for the garden. While they are environmental in terms of using solar power, they play havoc with wildlife. The natural rhythms of day and night are vital for birds, moths and other invertebrates. As gardeners are being encouraged to fill their gardens with lights, it is having a negative effect on the environment.]]>
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        <title>New border ideas</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080049/new-border-ideas</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2024 22:01:20 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Garden design</category>
        <dc:creator>ddd77</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Hi... I've finally dug up part of the lawn to add some extra planting space in our garden... but can't really decide what to do next. Each patch is about 2.5 x 1.5 metres and will be directly visible from our kitchen/living space throughout the year- so a bit worried about creating something that will only look good in the summer. Any ideas for planting schemes for these patches? I was thinking of a mixture of perennials and evergreens with a blue/purple/white theme to match the summer house? Our soil is neutral /chalky and the patches are west facing (although the one near the patio will be part shaded by the house) Any suggestions welcome... <img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/pk/dtxy6bahr1iw.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/pk/dtxy6bahr1iw.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/pk/dtxy6bahr1iw.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/pk/dtxy6bahr1iw.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/pk/dtxy6bahr1iw.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/pk/dtxy6bahr1iw.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/pk/dtxy6bahr1iw.jpg" />]]>
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        <title>Scottish City Garden</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1075664/scottish-city-garden</link>
        <pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2023 21:35:41 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Garden design</category>
        <dc:creator>WeekendPruner</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Hello<br /><br />Nice to meet you all. I have bought my first home and first garden. I have decided to try and create a nice space to enjoy a little wildlife and tranquility in an otherwise busy city. <br /><br />Long moved in before my arrival are squirrels, birds slugs and the neighborhood cats who seem to be intrigued with the changes to the the the space over the summer so far.<br /><br />The gardens are a communal space for myself and neighbors to enjoy but has been left unattended for some time. Despite this, there is some real potential to make a space with a variety of interesting plants. The location is south west facing, out reaching the shadows of a traditional 1900's Glasgow Tenement housing block. <br /><br />The garden features a secluded red brick wall which I have already created a rudimentary soil border with compost and brick edges. The location is sheltered and in a sunny position for the majority of the day and will hopefully be a great spot for a dining space.<br />Across the garden , the south west facing position also has a small flower border flanked by very mature trees and bushes. <br />It had lain empty till this summer where I planted a few different garden center plants bought without knowledge to make a start. <br /><br />I will be looking for advice an input from all members to create something nice that will survive in the varied positions in the garden in a difficult climate.<br /><br />I will try and post up some pictures shortly. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />]]>
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