@K67@Fairygirl So if I manage to turn the turf, do I then cover with compost then mulch? In regards to using tention wire, would that be on the white wall and the fence, or do you combine with a trellis? I am keen on painting it now you have all mentioned it. Also keen on the stripper
You can do an either or with the wires/trellis. Depending on the eventual height of the bed, you'd want some support starting around a foot or so from the soil level, and space them at about a foot intervals as well. You would do as @BenCotto suggests and use fixtures on the posts if possible, which would be really sturdy. It means you can train the stems and new growth horizontally to get good coverage along the fence. The nice thing about some trellis is that it can be a feature in it's own right if the climbers you choose aren't evergreens. It's just a matter of personal preference. You can paint or stain them a contrasting colour too Re the turf - you need a good depth over the turf just to make sure you stop any regrowth of grass. If you give it a good scalping with the mower first, that will help too. Compost, well rotted manure, leaf mould - all of these are ideal for improving the soil health and structure. Just bung them on top, and let it do it's thing over winter, and it'll be in good nick by spring. You'll find when you have planting in the bed, it's always good to add those every so often to keep it healthy too. If you're able to have a compost bin, that is also a great soil conditioner.
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In regards to using tention wire, would that be on the white wall and the fence, or do you combine with a trellis?
I am keen on painting it now you have all mentioned it. Also keen on the stripper
The nice thing about some trellis is that it can be a feature in it's own right if the climbers you choose aren't evergreens. It's just a matter of personal preference. You can paint or stain them a contrasting colour too
Re the turf - you need a good depth over the turf just to make sure you stop any regrowth of grass. If you give it a good scalping with the mower first, that will help too. Compost, well rotted manure, leaf mould - all of these are ideal for improving the soil health and structure. Just bung them on top, and let it do it's thing over winter, and it'll be in good nick by spring. You'll find when you have planting in the bed, it's always good to add those every so often to keep it healthy too. If you're able to have a compost bin, that is also a great soil conditioner.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...