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Ideas for side and front garden

Edward.francisEdward.francis Posts: 123
in Garden design
Hi everyone,

We have been our house now for a year and I'd like to start addressing the garden even if it coming up with design and ideas. We have a small garden at the side of the house (east facing) and I was wondering if anyone can give me some ideas of how to plant it. I was thinking that it would be quite nice to have some larger plants towards the back which would cover the wall area then smaller plants towards the front. Something which is not too high maintenance and is visually attractive and provide a bit of colour.

Same for the front garden which is north facing. I'm actually not too offended by the front garden but just want to see if it can be improved.

Any ideas would be appreciated.

E


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  • K67K67 Posts: 2,506
    Not too bad if that's a developers attempt.
    Now's the time for bulb planting so lots of daffodils, crocus and tulips require more sun.
    At the fence and house corner I would plant a fatsia japonica that does well in shade.
    Either side of the front door a Sarcoccoa is evergreen with scented flowers in winter.
    Maybe brunnera Jack Frost and varigated euonymus all shade tolerant.
    Hostas always a good buy and hardy fuschias. 
  • amancalledgeorgeamancalledgeorge Posts: 2,736
    You have to love the muppet developers that left that inspection lid in the middle of the lawn...
    To Plant a Garden is to Believe in Tomorrow
  • sarinkasarinka Posts: 270
    I would put some climbers up that east-facing wall. Roses, clematis.. and lots of colourful bedding plants in front of them.
  • K67K67 Posts: 2,506
    @amancalledgeorge I have 2!
    @sarinka lovely idea but is it the 'not too high maintenance ' the OP wanted?
  • amancalledgeorgeamancalledgeorge Posts: 2,736
    Oh blimey @K67 do they design layouts when under the influence? 
    To Plant a Garden is to Believe in Tomorrow
  • Edward.francisEdward.francis Posts: 123
    amancalledgeorge said:
    You have to love the muppet developers that left that inspection lid in the middle of the lawn...
    I know, it's ridiculous
  • Edward.francisEdward.francis Posts: 123
    Thanks for the suggestions I will get googling to have a look.

    E
  • Nanny BeachNanny Beach Posts: 8,719
    Acers, nice colour most of the year, not high maintenence
  • Lizzie27Lizzie27 Posts: 12,494
    edited September 2020
    You have a nice garden already. I think I would be inclined to put two large planters (one over the manhole cover and one to match it on the other lawn) with matching standard bushes/trees in each, either two standard roses or perhaps holly balls. This would also provide a little privacy in front of your windows. 

    On the small side garden, I would plant a couple of evergreen Euronymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' or similar, h. 3ft x s 4-5 ft. When established this gently leans against the wall and climbs but doesn't cling and wayward stems can occasionally be pruned. An easy plant for most situations and a good 'doer'.
    North East Somerset - Clay soil over limestone
  • Ferdinand2000Ferdinand2000 Posts: 537
    edited September 2020
    In that layout my reason for having the manhole there would be because it does not interfere with any of the other construction elements eg having an impact on paver or block layout.

    Whether you would consider that a profit maximiser or risk reducer probably depends on where you are sitting.

    The most appropriate cover for one of those I have seen was someone who put an ornamental well over his borehole.

    F
    “Rivers know this ... we will get there in the end.”
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