We are on a hill and catch the wind quite a lot. My worry is that it will be rather exposed if I just do mounds or raised beds. So I'm almost certain in my head that I need a fixed design, get the structure in and then plant around to soften. Then veg. But I think with cost it won't be ready for this season. Maybe for the winter veg.
I haven't quite Sussex how to make the most if my veg and flower bed in the winter period. It's that bleak time that worries me the most with putting beds in the front.
Don't get me wrong I'm not hung up totally on neatness and looks but with the beds being at the front they will be surveyed by all! The neighbours down the lane knew I had new flower beds at the front before I even cut the first sod, if you know what I mean.
I'm thinking and only a thought. A one sleeper high bed for flowers then 2 high for the veg. So lots of slow neat growing evergreens for winter then suppliment in spring/summer. Depends if we can source sleepers, hedging such as willow and soil without it costing more than my mortgage !!
I normally have to think up ever increasingly 'exciting' jobs for my bf to do, even then I do so with the intention of creating as few problems as possible. He just says he likes digging, which is alright but I'd like him to do more building and weeding really.
Yeah Fig, I have a patio then grass little mock up piccy - (not included the borders but you get the idea)
If you're thinking of an arch to span the transition between paving and what I assume is lawn, I think that would work really well. What dimensions are the gap?
Thats the trouble Red dahlia, sleepers used to be cheap as chips until they became all the rage now they can cost an arm and a leg. Although this place looks decent value
Don't get me wrong I'm not hung up totally on neatness and looks but with the beds being at the front they will be surveyed by all! The neighbours down the lane knew I had new flower beds at the front before I even cut the first sod, if you know what I mean.
The raised beds with a bit of 'disguise' are probably your best bet Red D. I'm also high and windy (the location that is...!) and on clay. The only alternative is years trying to improve the soil which isn't feasible for you. A screen of evergeens is always a good idea and gives you something that looks more garden-y in the winter. You could always add a few moveable containers for wintertime too?
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Thanks for link, will take a look! My b/f gas just discovered my twilight seed sowing while he was out as is not impressed as its spread to the spare room window! Oops
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I haven't quite Sussex how to make the most if my veg and flower bed in the winter period. It's that bleak time that worries me the most with putting beds in the front.
Don't get me wrong I'm not hung up totally on neatness and looks but with the beds being at the front they will be surveyed by all! The neighbours down the lane knew I had new flower beds at the front before I even cut the first sod, if you know what I mean.
I normally have to think up ever increasingly 'exciting' jobs for my bf to do, even then I do so with the intention of creating as few problems as possible. He just says he likes digging, which is alright but I'd like him to do more building and weeding really.
I looked out the window yesterday and discovered that mine had filled up all my bird feeders Without Being Asked!!!
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Its 255cm Figrat
Thats the trouble Red dahlia, sleepers used to be cheap as chips until they became all the rage now they can cost an arm and a leg. Although this place looks decent value
http://www.railwaysleeper.co.uk/railway_sleepers.php?gclid=CKzIwcSCpLYCFePHtAodR1YAtQ
Don't know about the delivery charge though
Don't get me wrong I'm not hung up totally on neatness and looks but with the beds being at the front they will be surveyed by all! The neighbours down the lane knew I had new flower beds at the front before I even cut the first sod, if you know what I mean.
The raised beds with a bit of 'disguise' are probably your best bet Red D. I'm also high and windy (the location that is...!) and on clay. The only alternative is years trying to improve the soil which isn't feasible for you. A screen of evergeens is always a good idea and gives you something that looks more garden-y in the winter. You could always add a few moveable containers for wintertime too?
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...