Give yourself a bit of time there Carl. Until you have shelter in there, plants will struggle to grow, so get some hedging plants on the side of the prevailing wind - your left side I think, if I've understood correctly.
You can also divide the space up using hedging to make little micro climates within the area. Think of the big National Trust gardens which have garden 'rooms' within the plot. What you use for hedging is down to what time you have for maintenance. that way, you can create beds and borders which will work.
Don't worry about getting everything done right now. It's a process. Get the basics in and then have a think about what you need from the area. Have a look at different threads here re plants - we have a thread for our garden pictures and you may see some styles and plants you like. No point planting random stuff unless you know it will do well where you put it - it's a waste of time and money - so read as much as you can about plants and shrubs, so that you get an understanding of how they grow.
If you're new to gardening, it can seem very confusing, so do a bit at a time and keep asking questions
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 the help Fairygirl. Yes the wind comes from the left (east) as you are looking down the field.
I know nothing about plants so will have to do some reading. I guess i could sort out the devisions before planting so it looks right, raised beds? thought about having a bulldozer guy come over and sculpt some form or natural walls/hill that grass can grow over, which will help to naturally divide the field up and perhaps create a pond.
Should i refrain from even planting an orchid before the trees at the left of the wall grown? You can see on the 3rd picture.... high winds blew my log summer house away.
If you type Garden Pictures 2015 into the search box at the top of the page, you'll find last year's picture thread Carl. The current one won't have as much on it yet. It's called Garden Pictures 2016 if you want a look at that one too.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I would plant natural native hedges and trees to screen from the wind, then plant a fruit orchard, build a very large wildlife pond, sow a wildflower meadow, and have a nice meandering path weaving through.
I'd wait Carl get a wind break in there before planting fruit trees. It'll give you a few years to get together some ideas.
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I disagree with this. Apple trees like the wind don't they? Besides, they can take several years to establish themselves before you're producing decent quantities of fruit (often 2 years before you get any fruit) . Best to get them in as soon as possible.
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Give yourself a bit of time there Carl. Until you have shelter in there, plants will struggle to grow, so get some hedging plants on the side of the prevailing wind - your left side I think, if I've understood correctly.
You can also divide the space up using hedging to make little micro climates within the area. Think of the big National Trust gardens which have garden 'rooms' within the plot. What you use for hedging is down to what time you have for maintenance. that way, you can create beds and borders which will work.
Don't worry about getting everything done right now. It's a process. Get the basics in and then have a think about what you need from the area. Have a look at different threads here re plants - we have a thread for our garden pictures and you may see some styles and plants you like. No point planting random stuff unless you know it will do well where you put it - it's a waste of time and money - so read as much as you can about plants and shrubs, so that you get an understanding of how they grow.
If you're new to gardening, it can seem very confusing, so do a bit at a time and keep asking questions
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Thanks for the help Fairygirl. Yes the wind comes from the left (east) as you are looking down the field.
I know nothing about plants so will have to do some reading. I guess i could sort out the devisions before planting so it looks right, raised beds? thought about having a bulldozer guy come over and sculpt some form or natural walls/hill that grass can grow over, which will help to naturally divide the field up and perhaps create a pond.
Will take a look at your thread.
Should i refrain from even planting an orchid before the trees at the left of the wall grown? You can see on the 3rd picture.... high winds blew my log summer house away.
I'd wait Carl get a wind break in there before planting fruit trees. It'll give you a few years to get together some ideas.
If you type Garden Pictures 2015 into the search box at the top of the page, you'll find last year's picture thread Carl. The current one won't have as much on it yet. It's called Garden Pictures 2016 if you want a look at that one too.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I would plant natural native hedges and trees to screen from the wind, then plant a fruit orchard, build a very large wildlife pond, sow a wildflower meadow, and have a nice meandering path weaving through.
I would also love a piece of land like that
I'd wait Carl get a wind break in there before planting fruit trees. It'll give you a few years to get together some ideas.
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I disagree with this. Apple trees like the wind don't they? Besides, they can take several years to establish themselves before you're producing decent quantities of fruit (often 2 years before you get any fruit) . Best to get them in as soon as possible.
As you're so blessed with land here, how about helping to reintroduce native Elms? http://treesdirect.co.uk/great-british-elm-experiment/