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New build where to start

anewbiegardeneranewbiegardener Posts: 6
in Garden design
I've recently moved into a new build. Tricky corner garden. North east facing with a slope and sun blocked by double story buildings on the boundaries (see pics). Upper left corner gets most sun and the utility area by the garden gate. It's currently waterlogged. I want to fit in a second patio in the sun, flower beds (raised due to builder rubble), running room for small boys and a few veg beds. Any suggestions for how to lay it out?

 
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  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    I would get rid of the narrow areas of grass and have those areas for plants, particularly the bit beside the steps because it'll be a pain to mow. The veg area needs to be sunny, and at least partial sun for the widest choice of flowers, although there are plenty of plants that will grow in shady places. I think I'd want a path to the steps because the grass will end up worn out and/or muddy.
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
  • anewbiegardeneranewbiegardener Posts: 6
    Thanks Jenny, that sounds similar to my train of thought. Patio at the top of the stairs, connect it to the house with a path. Good suggestion with the narrow lawns. Will save me strimming. And beside the steps is quite sunny. Veg beds along the side of the house that gets sun. 
  • Busy-LizzieBusy-Lizzie Posts: 24,043
    There is a glitch on this site, you have to edit to reduce your photos a bit before posting.




    Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
  • Busy-LizzieBusy-Lizzie Posts: 24,043
    Is it your fence? I would be tempted to plant some clematis on them, maybe a rose or two.
    Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    It's a pity the steps are in the sunny side. Would it be possible to move them?
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • anewbiegardeneranewbiegardener Posts: 6
    I have a rose all ready to plant out. Clematis is a great idea 💡
  • anewbiegardeneranewbiegardener Posts: 6
    I think moving the steps would be a big job to do. 
  • amancalledgeorgeamancalledgeorge Posts: 2,736
    I'd be quite tempted to use some small troughs and hang them on the fence and grow some herbs. Some mints suspended would look and smell wonderful. 
    To Plant a Garden is to Believe in Tomorrow
  • anewbiegardeneranewbiegardener Posts: 6
    My daughter suggested troughs on the fence. It would break up the expanse. 
  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    edited November 2023
    @Newbiegardner If you take a look at the problem solving section. Go to' Portuguese Laurel yellow leaves'.What is the drainage like? This is the first thing I would check can the soil conditions support plants? 
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
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