Thanks @Fairygirl! I'm excited to do the planting but there's loooots of work to be done first digging borders and weeding. Have you any advice regarding the fence. I was thinking plain feather edge 6ft that I'd then seal and paint. But I don't know much about fencing!
Sorry - I just saw this. Fencing is difficult because it often comes down to personal taste. However, if the site's windy/exposed in any way, a fence that has some gaps is the best solution, as it filters the wind, rather than creating a solid barrier. I have a double sided fence, sometimes people call it a hit and miss fence. The slats can be vertical or horizontal. You put them on with gaps [that depends on the plank width] and on the other side of the posts, the slats cover those gaps, so it looks solid, but isn't. Always paint the insides before attaching too
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Just an update (I like it when people update so just in case anyone wants to see) here’s a recent shot of after...the garden now. Bushes have gone but the birds and hedgehogs are still visiting and will do more as shrubs and trees mature.
Some baby brambles still spotting but I’m paining them with weed killer.
I hope I don’t have to dig them up but we will see.
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Lots of options for the fence too if desired.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I'm excited to do the planting but there's loooots of work to be done first digging borders and weeding.
Have you any advice regarding the fence.
I was thinking plain feather edge 6ft that I'd then seal and paint. But I don't know much about fencing!
Fencing is difficult because it often comes down to personal taste. However, if the site's windy/exposed in any way, a fence that has some gaps is the best solution, as it filters the wind, rather than creating a solid barrier.
I have a double sided fence, sometimes people call it a hit and miss fence. The slats can be vertical or horizontal. You put them on with gaps [that depends on the plank width] and on the other side of the posts, the slats cover those gaps, so it looks solid, but isn't.
Always paint the insides before attaching too
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Thanks @Fairygirl