Actually, I dont *really* mind the leylandii, it makes a very effective
screen and stops me being able to see the neighbours! ) If I could just
get stuff to grow there, and stop the weeds taking over, I'll be well
chuffed, and the bog garden was an interesting idea...I will let you all
know how I get on, thanks very much for the help and ideas...
Now....where can i get me some frogs and toads..dont seem to have any at the
Garden center )
(apologies if Im flouting Usenet ettiquette, i might get the hang of it in a
bit.)
"Sacha" wrote in message
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Tim19/4/04 5:48

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Hi all
Looking for inspiration for a stretch of garden that is currently a
disgrace
to the horticultural world. Soil is heavy red clay, shaded by neighbours
leylandii (to the south!). At present its home to a struggling Lilac
tree, a
couple of Hosters and not much else. I'd guess it measures maybe 15 feet
long by 6 feet wide. I was wondering about creating some kind of
wetland/bog
garden with polythene and top soil, and planting into that?
Anyone have any suggestions as to what might flourish in such a setting,
any
pitfalls to beware of etc?
Many thanks

First, have you asked your neighbours to reduce their hedge height? If
they
refused, have you talked to your local council? Things are changing with
regard to things like 'nuisance' hedging.
Second, things like Ligularias, some Iris, Rodgersia, Astilbes, the Hostas
you have could be tried but so much shade could be a problem. Pitfalls?
Slugs. ;-(

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Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
(remove the weeds to email me)