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Post by ladybird on Jun 28, 2012 11:39:16 GMT
I love the idea of the cottage garden extending in front of the fence but I don`t have a grass verge. So I have the idea of removing the kerb stones between the path and my fence, easy done as they are not even cemented in ! . (I hope this is a good idea  . )  There is only 4-6 cm now between the path and the fence but loads of room for roots . My question is what, should I grow here for max impact, tall things might stick out ? too small and they may disappear under the fence . Any ideas for various times of the year as I`d also like a change now and then. |
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Post by esther on Jun 28, 2012 13:55:56 GMT
If it is sunny ladybird Mesembryanthemums would grow there  We grow them outside our garden by the picket fence o.k |
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Post by Cherry on Jun 28, 2012 14:15:23 GMT
That is good if it is sunny Esther. Also, the kerbstones might come in handy as edging in the garden.
Dwarf lavenders need very little maintenance and would not die off.
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Post by Lou78W on Jun 28, 2012 16:36:42 GMT
Sounds like a lovely idea LB....but...if these kerbstones are outside your garden they will belong to the council.?....I've heard stories where people have made the front of their property look lovely with colourful planting...only for the council to tell them to remove them as the land is not theirs and they are trespassing.
Perhaps it would be as well to ask them if it is ok first....
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Post by ladybird on Jun 28, 2012 17:11:35 GMT
Yes it gets the sun all day long , When it does actually shine  I wouldn't worry about legalities Lou, the housing executive have care of the area, and as long as it doesn't cause a risk they won`t mind. I asked their permission to grow flowers at our entrance sign and they were only too glad to allow it, as long as I look after it. Thanks Cherry and Esther I have some rather chewed mesembryanths, the slugs love them. Of course I`ll be recycling the stones Cherry, I think that thought might have come first ;D. The lavenders would be nice though perhaps intermingles with seasonal plants for a change. It will take a while to grow them from seed or cuttings though. |
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Post by Cherry on Jun 28, 2012 19:04:06 GMT
There you are. Put the chewed Mesembryanthemums in and get a dwarf lavender to start cuttings. In fact, I have some dwarf lavender so I can do it for you.
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Post by Lou78W on Jun 28, 2012 19:07:43 GMT
Yes it gets the sun all day long , When it does actually shine I wouldn't worry about legalities Lou, the housing executive have care of the area, and as long as it doesn't cause a risk they won`t mind. I asked their permission to grow flowers at our entran ce sign and they were only too glad to allow it, as long as I look after it. Thanks Cherry and Esther I have some rather chewed mesembryanths, the slugs love them. Of course I`ll be recycling the stones Cherry, I think that thought might have come first ;D. The lavenders would be nice though perhaps intermingles with seasonal plants for a change. It will take a while to grow them from seed or cuttings though. Thats good to hear LB....go for it and enjoy ;D |
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Post by ladybird on Jun 28, 2012 19:51:59 GMT
There you are. Put the chewed Mesembryanthemums in and get a dwarf lavender to start cuttings. In fact, I have some dwarf lavender so I can do it for you. what variety are dwarf cherry ? I have a few varieties grown from seed this year. I have some hidcot. |
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Post by Cherry on Jun 28, 2012 20:42:32 GMT
They are probably the dwarf ones. Just look on the packet and see what height they are. I have them around the Eucalyptus tree and they look about 10 ins without the flowers. I don't worry about flowers because the rabbits eat them.
I was at Norfolk Lavender recently and bought a tiny L. grosso, which will grow into the biggest one they have.
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