And there's also this that I chopped right down, a few new leaves growing, shall I leave it to re grow if it will or dig up and replace? No idea what it is. (Sorry I really am such a newbie to gardening and what to plant etc, please be kind!) What I really should do is pay someone to come round and say plant this here, that there, this here then be done with it, but for now I'm trying you forum experts and all your help is very much appreciated!!!
That last pic looks like Pieris. There's several types but they all have similar foliage and flowers. You could certainly keep that if you like it, as it will certainly give an evergreen backdrop. They can be pruned and will come back - as you've found The previous photo - the shrub on the right might be a Ceanothus. I should have clarified about Euonymus - I meant the fortuneii types which are mainly grown for their foliage, and can be kept pruned when needed. Not the E. alatus, which is quite a substantial shrub/small tree. It depends on whether you like any of the shrubs that are there though. If you don't - then take them out. It's your garden There will be lots of plants that will suit, but just bear in mind that herbaceous planting needs more maintenance as many plants will need supporting, deadheading and dividing to keep them looking good. It's also worth looking at what other people have in gardens around you. If you see folk out there, ask them what they are - most people will be happy to help, and you might even get a cutting or division of something.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I forgot to mention that if you’re planning to grow Lavender, don’t add too much organic matter. They prefer impoverished soil which drains easily but will need watering well during the first year until they become established. Perhaps combine these with Euphorbia and Erigeron as they will all tolerate the same conditions.
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The previous photo - the shrub on the right might be a Ceanothus.
I should have clarified about Euonymus - I meant the fortuneii types which are mainly grown for their foliage, and can be kept pruned when needed. Not the E. alatus, which is quite a substantial shrub/small tree.
It depends on whether you like any of the shrubs that are there though. If you don't - then take them out. It's your garden
There will be lots of plants that will suit, but just bear in mind that herbaceous planting needs more maintenance as many plants will need supporting, deadheading and dividing to keep them looking good. It's also worth looking at what other people have in gardens around you. If you see folk out there, ask them what they are - most people will be happy to help, and you might even get a cutting or division of something.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...