Under Construction...
10 May 2010 17:12:16
Under Construction...
Last year I thought a lot about a make-over for my ex-rose garden. I didn't do much except remove the roses, tidy the edges, mulch and place a few pots of box around. Oh, and create a little photo album on here. I hadn't made up my mind what I was going to do.
Well, I have been thinking about it a lot. And although I haven't finalised anything, I have decided to treat the two halves differently - for the moment anyone. One half, consisting of 4 symmetrical beds, will have tree ferns planted in them.
Today we started planted the first 2 of my 4 tree ferns in the first 2 beds. Rain called a halt to play.
This is a work in progress and I have yet to decide on planting underneath the tree ferns or for the bed behind. I also think the Coronet apple tree will have to go as it doesn't fit style-wise.
Of course I would love an effect like in Martin and Deborah's garden but I think that my exposed, sunny, dry site is as far removed from their sheltered, shaded, moist site (or so it seems from their web site) as any place can get. So I am experimenting with effects.
Before anyone says anything, I do know that the ideal aspect for tree ferns is shelter, shade and moisture but I am going to try them here anyway and if they struggle then I may move them. (photos in 'May 2010' and old 'Rose Garden' albums) To be continued...