I think I like it better without in the summer preview pics. They somehow don't look in keeping with the rest of the planting to me. I do tend to go for more naturalistic/cottage-y planting rather than the formal architectural look, so it's probably just a matter of personal preference.
I think I agree. I would probably put something there, but probably a small plum or crabapple tree or something. Its all just a matter of personal preference though, of course!
I like it better without, I think they are too dark and heavy and don’t go with the rest of the style of your garden. I agree vertical points are good, but something tall and airy would look better. I’m thinking teasel.
Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
Better with. Move them so that you can see all 3 from the viewpoint you took the photo from. That will create more rhythm then having them one behind the other. Agree with the others that the dark green stands out nicely.
I think I like it better without in the summer preview pics. They somehow don't look in keeping with the rest of the planting to me. I do tend to go for more naturalistic/cottage-y planting rather than the formal architectural look, so it's probably just a matter of personal preference.
That was kind of where my head is at too, Jenny... although I am extremely torn on it which is why I asked the forum. I've grown those yew since they were about a foot high!
I would probably move the Hamamelis you can see in the background of the winter images, to where the left hand side yew is.
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Better with. Move them so that you can see all 3 from the viewpoint you took the photo from. That will create more rhythm then having them one behind the other. Agree with the others that the dark green stands out nicely.
Love the Summer preview!
Thanks @K@KeenOnGreen! I could move the third one from it's current position (which it isn't enjoying anyway, too dry) to the red cross. But I am pretty sure I tried that when I set them out a couple of years ago and decided they were too close or something.. and now it might be too close to the Prunus (positions marked with a green cross for clarity). I feel like I've created a bit of a spatial puzzle to accommodate them to my total liking.
"What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour".
I can see why you don't think the Yew are necessary anymore but I think they'll be missed through the harsher months, they will need a annual trim even on the sides to keep them slender . What are you thinking of replacing them with ? Another grass like a tall molinia ?
I don't think planting the yew ( bottom right ) in front of the prunus will work out , its strong bold shape and colour in the winter month against the prunus will look harsh against the soft / elegant flowering cherry , I think it will work better behind the cherry so it doesn't draw the eye or don't move it at all .
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Love the Summer preview!
I would probably move the Hamamelis you can see in the background of the winter images, to where the left hand side yew is.
I feel like I've created a bit of a spatial puzzle to accommodate them to my total liking.
I don't think planting the yew ( bottom right ) in front of the prunus will work out , its strong bold shape and colour in the winter month against the prunus will look harsh against the soft / elegant flowering cherry , I think it will work better behind the cherry so it doesn't draw the eye or don't move it at all .