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Originally Posted by Sacha[_4_]
On 2012-04-01 16:55:54 +0100, Eloise said:
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Sorry you're allergic to bees as well, it can be a real worry.
True! Once the brainwashing is complete, Karen will be delighted to cut
them back every year and do all of the watering! Although when they get
to six feet I think she might have a wee problem reaching up to trim the
top, she is only nine!!!  LOL
It's the thought of eleven metres of Escallonia in our admittedly small
garden, I don't like the idea of there being an area the kids wouldn't
be able to play in. My goodness, it's tempting as it's so beautiful
but...
I've been looking into getting some of the non-flowering shrubs,
somewhere local, thanks so much again, Sacha, for all of your help. Hope
Arran isn't as cloudy and dreich as Ayrshire is, today.
Eloise
I'm the one in Devon, not Arran and it's a gorgeous sunny day here! I
can see your concerns if there's a smallish play area. I'd go for
beech. It's very handsome, looks wonderful when clipped or allowed to
be 'wavy' and gives good cover for birds. Yes, the bee thing is a
nuisance and I try to remember to carry the Epipen but they're a bit of
a nuisance in the garden!
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Sacha
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Hi Sacha
Sorry about the goegraphic mix-up. Lucky you, living in Devon with glorious weather!
Yes, the Epipens are a pain to carry about but we always have a few on hand, just in case. I have a little hook just inside the garden door and hang them from it, that way they're just seconds from reach if my hubby does get stung.
I'd love to go for the Beech but am a bit worried that it might not survive a cold Scottish winter, it's really windy at that part of the garden.
I didn't know you could do the wavy look with the Beech, thanks so much for that info! I've been looking at the purple/copper variety Fagus Sylvatica Purpurea as it looks so pretty and is stock locally.
Hope you're having another gorgeous day in Devon!
Kind Regards and many thanks, Eloise