Runnybeak, just saw your suggestion. When you say Prunus you mean a laurel? I've got Hydrangea Petiolaris growing against that fence I know I'll be a slow start but with it being a north facing fence, I wanted cover that would do well there. I probably need to plant something closer to the back of the garage so might consider it. I want something to grow up and on top of the fence.
Aside from the clematis, not much is growing yet. Still firmly in single figures here most days so waiting for that flourish of spring to kick things off.
Another year of growth ahead and just a quick look back at what happened over the last year. I completely forgot to update this once it all got going (a lot of other things got in the way) but as there was a fair bit of advice given, its only fair to share
By the end of the summer, things started looking ok. Quite a lot still in their infancy and will only continue to flourish, got a few plans this spring to get more growth over towards the shed and in the 'sunny border'. Enjoyed seeing what was really successful and what wasn't. I was over the moon with the Cosmos that we planted as it gave flowers right through the summer!
July:
September:
This is its current state. There's been a bit of a chop from the neighbours shrubs which has made it look a little bare!
I need to replace a few lost Heucheras to vine weevil grub, (and treat the soil) and I want more ferns in the garden. Theres a passion flower that has grown rapidly but needs to be moved as well. I really want to make the garden feel more mature but I know that only time will do that! I plan on removing the pear tree within the next couple of weeks and replacing it with something ornamental. All ideas gratefully received!
I've loved looking at this thread ChickenC. Its great to see how all your plans are turning into reality. You mustbe very pleased with what you are creating ....keep the posts coming
How great to have an update cc. Garden looks terrific
I'd echo BL's suggestions for an ornamental tree - all lovely. Have you also considered the ornamental pear - Salicifolius? It has lovely foliage and a slightly weeping habit. What sort of room do you have for it, and whereabouts in the garden is the current pear tree?
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I've loved looking at this thread, thank you. Trying to get inspiration for a friend and this looks lovely. What edging have you used for the lawn ? lovely to see it looking so straight and clean lines, along with the great curves from the flowerbeds.
It looks like its been a lot of hard work. Well done.
Thanks for all the replies, yes it was hard work but we really enjoyed being out in the garden last year.
The edging is simply wood, close board fencing which has been bent into shape and staked with 2 inch square posts. Its tanalised so should last a few years before I need to replace it. Gravel is 20mm golden which is great as once it settles in its stable and doesn't end up all over the garden
I've planted a few of these trachelospermum jasminoides around the garden. I've had great success with one over my front door on an east facing wall so I thought I'd see how they fared at the rear. This one is on a fairly bright west north west facing wall so gets some late afternoon sun in the summer.
Top right hand corner just tucked behind the line of sight of the arch (which also has Trachelospermum over it) is the pear tree. You can see it better here:
The pear is tucked in the corner. Above the fence line it backs onto next doors conifer and yes with the backdrop of the pines behind that. Ideally I'd like to blend the lines of our garden fence so that we can't see the border. I intend on planting a passion flower over the fence. There's one in its infancy on the obelisk in the last photo which has since grown up and over the fence!
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It's looking great!
That is looking nice.
Can't wait to see it with all the plants.
Runnybeak, just saw your suggestion. When you say Prunus you mean a laurel? I've got Hydrangea Petiolaris growing against that fence I know I'll be a slow start but with it being a north facing fence, I wanted cover that would do well there. I probably need to plant something closer to the back of the garage so might consider it. I want something to grow up and on top of the fence.
Aside from the clematis, not much is growing yet. Still firmly in single figures here most days so waiting for that flourish of spring to kick things off.
Hi all,
Another year of growth ahead and just a quick look back at what happened over the last year. I completely forgot to update this once it all got going (a lot of other things got in the way) but as there was a fair bit of advice given, its only fair to share
By the end of the summer, things started looking ok. Quite a lot still in their infancy and will only continue to flourish, got a few plans this spring to get more growth over towards the shed and in the 'sunny border'. Enjoyed seeing what was really successful and what wasn't. I was over the moon with the Cosmos that we planted as it gave flowers right through the summer!
July:
September:
This is its current state. There's been a bit of a chop from the neighbours shrubs which has made it look a little bare!
I need to replace a few lost Heucheras to vine weevil grub, (and treat the soil) and I want more ferns in the garden. Theres a passion flower that has grown rapidly but needs to be moved as well. I really want to make the garden feel more mature but I know that only time will do that! I plan on removing the pear tree within the next couple of weeks and replacing it with something ornamental. All ideas gratefully received!
Good to see you are still enjoying your garden, it's looking lovely.
What about a rowan, an amelanchier or a silver birch jackmontii?
I've loved looking at this thread ChickenC
. Its great to see how all your plans are turning into reality
. You mustbe very pleased with what you are creating ....keep the posts coming
How great to have an update cc. Garden looks terrific
I'd echo BL's suggestions for an ornamental tree - all lovely. Have you also considered the ornamental pear - Salicifolius? It has lovely foliage and a slightly weeping habit. What sort of room do you have for it, and whereabouts in the garden is the current pear tree?
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I've loved looking at this thread, thank you. Trying to get inspiration for a friend and this looks lovely. What edging have you used for the lawn ? lovely to see it looking so straight and clean lines, along with the great curves from the flowerbeds.
It looks like its been a lot of hard work. Well done.
Peanuts - that's exactly the question I had
. The lawn/gravel looks so well done.
Chicken Chaser it has obviously been very hard work but worth every bead of sweat to get to this result. Well done
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Thanks for all the replies, yes it was hard work but we really enjoyed being out in the garden last year.
The edging is simply wood, close board fencing which has been bent into shape and staked with 2 inch square posts. Its tanalised so should last a few years before I need to replace it. Gravel is 20mm golden which is great as once it settles in its stable and doesn't end up all over the garden
I've planted a few of these trachelospermum jasminoides around the garden. I've had great success with one over my front door on an east facing wall so I thought I'd see how they fared at the rear. This one is on a fairly bright west north west facing wall so gets some late afternoon sun in the summer.
Top right hand corner just tucked behind the line of sight of the arch (which also has Trachelospermum over it) is the pear tree. You can see it better here:
The pear is tucked in the corner. Above the fence line it backs onto next doors conifer and yes with the backdrop of the pines behind that. Ideally I'd like to blend the lines of our garden fence so that we can't see the border. I intend on planting a passion flower over the fence. There's one in its infancy on the obelisk in the last photo which has since grown up and over the fence!