Yeah the growth is on the top I chopped the base from the bottom so far up as on Beechgrove said its better for the plants around it and it has help alot here is a wide shot from above
Will its down to privacy and we now have a great start of builders on the other side doing new housing so anything that masks that is staying put and its part of the gardens landscape for me its more a wildlife garden and that back fence line is bare in winter and acts of great cover
You seem to have a good idea of what you want James so, as Hosta says, you're in charge!
I can understand why you want to keep the privacy, but good underplanting will help distract your eye from the conifer as well. Good advice from both of the boys re moving your shrubs. If you get plenty of rainfall, most plants move without difficulty at almost any time as they'll establish quickly. If not, keep an eye on the watering till they are - that's why this time of year can be ideal as we (in theory!) approach a wetter period.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
General rule of thumb, if it flowers in the earlier part of the summer. you can divide them early autumn.Flower mid to late summer. Leave until the following spring.
perennials new plants, plant them and then leave them for 2to3 years and then consider moving them on
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Yeah the growth is on the top I chopped the base from the bottom so far up as on Beechgrove said its better for the plants around it and it has help alot here is a wide shot from above
If it was in my garden, I'd lose it. But each to his own.
Will its down to privacy and we now have a great start of builders on the other side doing new housing so anything that masks that is staying put and its part of the gardens landscape for me its more a wildlife garden and that back fence line is bare in winter and acts of great cover
it's your garden JamesO, you're in charge. Enjoy it every day.
You seem to have a good idea of what you want James so, as Hosta says, you're in charge!
I can understand why you want to keep the privacy, but good underplanting will help distract your eye from the conifer as well. Good advice from both of the boys re moving your shrubs. If you get plenty of rainfall, most plants move without difficulty at almost any time as they'll establish quickly. If not, keep an eye on the watering till they are - that's why this time of year can be ideal as we (in theory!) approach a wetter period.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
perennials new plants, plant them and then leave them for 2to3 years and then consider moving them on