Bushes or hedges along new retaining wall and fence? Help!
Gil Rivas
3 years ago
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3 years agoGil Rivas
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Ideas needed for hedge plantings above retaining wall.
Comments (4)Ah yes, that helps. The idea of the roses doesn't appeal to me. That might be just because I'm not a rose person, but also it seems to me that wind would be most bothersome in winter when the rugosas would have no leaves - wouldn't evergreen be better? Also, if kids are going to play there, I'd sooner they just jumped or at worst (if their parents can't watch them:-)) fell without getting caught up in brambles. A weeping juniper, I suppose a blue rug type, would look fabulous spilling down the wall, and something taller behind it would look more natural, and visually lower the wall better, than something tall right next to it....See MoreHelp with a mixed hedge above a retaining wall
Comments (2)The photos are not viewable unless we create an account. (Sorry, I don't know the answer to your question!) Maro...See MoreGarden Along Backyard Fence - HELP!
Comments (11)OK, you have the plants & you need to get them in the ground. Raspberries take up quite a lot of room in a sunny area. They can get out of control quickly & grow long swaying boughs. I tried growing 4 in about 10 ft. by 3 ft.area, not nearly enough space & not full sun so I ended up taking them out after a few years. Strawberries like a lot of sun but can probably take a little shade(in So. Ca. anyway) don't bury them deeper than they are in pot. They spread by runners next summer so figure out your bed so it is easy to get to plants & from all sides to pick berries. Lilies spread so if you are tied up with kids or getting older might want them somewhere so if they multiply it won't ruin your garden if you don't get to them each year-they like lot of sun.They are most attractive when several of 1 color are clumped together. Iris don't like being messed with until divided. Lily of Valley like lots of shade as do most Hostas. Sort out your plants by area they need to be in,then arrange them in their pots until they look right, keep your veggies separate from other plants & try to keep your herbs in a bed by themselves, chives, oregano, onions,etc, they get messy & might put parsley around outside edge of this bed to make it more interesting. Get some graph paper & start planning on paper so you know where you will have trees how much shade they are going to give & if they can have shade plants under them. Get your sunny areas figured out & that will be area for veggies,berries, herbs,if you are planting corn,peas, green beans, squash they take up a lot of room so you will have to cut back on shade. If there is nothing behind garage & a space back there in shade you can make that your lily of valley area & break it up bit with couple of hostas. You don't want your garden & yard so much work you don't get to enjoy it. Digging out the lawn to put all this in will be lot of work so have to make it more manageable.If you want paths you need to include them. Need place to sit & relax & have friends over so you can enjoy fruits of your labors.If your library has Birds & Bloom magazines, there was lovely evolved garden in there some months ago. All gardens evolve as years go by, you find what works for you. The perfect spot at your neighbor's 2 doors down may get you O results at your place so lot of it is trial & error.I love rhubarb, planted it & it was going crazy,hanging over in lawn so I moved it,never have found a place that works since. I had planted a lovely peace rose there I don't have any rhubarb now. It doesn't like wet feet. So you may have to move plants that aren't happy anyway no matter how you plan it out. Good Luck!...See MoreHelp with what to plant along back fence?
Comments (5)Maybe you like what I like. A structured jungle :-) You have a great space and a wonderful fence (I agree with Kent) for a backdrop. With white above it which allows you to choose any colors. How nice! Since the wood edging will not define the bed, get rid of it. Lay a hose to find a pleasing bed outline (Sunset trick). If you are not going to have an outline, plan paths you will need for access (to cut flowers, clean-up etc). Defining spaces is most important for a successful garden. Are you are going to keep anything major? Rip out now what won't stay. How can we amateurs visualize anything with such obstacles? Take a new picture of as much of the area as possible and change it to black/white. Print several copies and draw in pencil on them. Study your space at twilight to see where mass is needed. Colors don't detract then. I love the triple layer bed effect (tall, med., short) to create depth. It is a formal look and effective in shallow spaces. I mentioned sasanquas in that context plus the sun/shade. For a non-formal look I would consider a grouping of 3 birches over to the right (to conceal the vertical wire and provide a focal point. They are sold bare root and can be planted in the same hole or further apart. A grouping of 3-5 shrubs (one of the shorter Raphiolepis possibly ie. 'Jack Evans' so there's very little pruning) planted triangularly rather than in a row. Perhaps a rose bush. How much maintenance do you want. What colors are you drawn to? Agapanthus and Lantana also do not require watering after establishment. Oops, unless you're on sand. At the garden dept. put different plants side by side to see if they are complimentary. Start a plant list of what you like. If you purchase make sure it's returnable if it doesn't suit your space. I'll shut up now with what helped me, hugely. Drive around. Take pictures of all gardens you like. And copy!!!...See MoreGil Rivas
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