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North Facing Wall - Blank Slate

Hi Folks,

I'm looking for ideas on what to do with the plain, drab north side of my house. It gets some shade from the eves even in summer. I had thought I wanted a nice raised bed there but my husband is reluctant to plant anything needing water along the foundation. The house is 30 years old and has never had anything planted along its foundation and he feels this is a good thing. Seem to me after 30 years it has pretty much settled and if I keep it xeri we should be ok. What are the opinions out there about vegetation along the perimeters of the house?

My vision is: some type of rock garden abutting the house, a pathway along this rock garden that meanders over to the east side of the house, then along the other side of the pathway fragrant shrubs/hedges - like lavendar maybe, or patchouli. Anybody grown a patchouli hedge? I found a small patchouli plant at the Master Gardener's sale and find the idea of a patchouli hedge intriguing.

TIA for your suggestions and comments.

Cheers~

Mary

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