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Any Ideas For this Strip of Land??
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I have a very long, thin back garden, with two paths either side of a 1m x 10m strip of land. I've been racking my brains as to what to do with this piece of garden. I don't particularly want a 10x1 flower bed. More of a design that can be attractive yet take away from the hard rectangular lines, if possible. Does anyone have any ideas?? Many thanks |
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"Planet X" wrote in message ... Hi, I have a very long, thin back garden, with two paths either side of a 1m x 10m strip of land. I've been racking my brains as to what to do with this piece of garden. I don't particularly want a 10x1 flower bed. More of a design that can be attractive yet take away from the hard rectangular lines, if possible. Does anyone have any ideas?? Many thanks The first thing to do is to dig up one of the paths. Two paths are unecessary in this situation, IMO. That is, after first determining the aspect, North, South, East, or West facing, how high the fences are, and if there are any overhanging trees, either from the side or the bottom of the garden. I.e. which parts of the actual plot will get how much light, for how many hours each day. Your subsequent plantings should be in keeping with this, while more shaded path would normally be the one to dig out. Presumably this strip is part of a garden shared between residents of the one dwelling. michael adams |
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"Planet X" wrote in message ... Hi, I have a very long, thin back garden, with two paths either side of a 1m x 10m strip of land. I've been racking my brains as to what to do with this piece of garden. I don't particularly want a 10x1 flower bed. More of a design that can be attractive yet take away from the hard rectangular lines, if possible. Does anyone have any ideas?? Many thanks Ergo - garden is 3 meters wide. Demolish the paths Make 'staggered' or 'squiggly paths, or stepping stones Put up barriers so that you can't see all the way to the end in one go (trellis, shrubs, obelisks, bamboo, whatever....) Use different materials to break up the space, wood, paving, gravel RHS has this to say: A long thin garden, for example, lends itself to being divided into compartments although it would be a mistake to simply cut it across from side to side, which would be restrictive and uninteresting. A simple way is to incorporate a winding path that runs right through the garden, using plants to block the view from one end to the other or you could use an open trellis that is planted with climbers. These techniques give the impression of reducing the length while allowing you to catch glimpses of the rest of the garden through the spaces, avoiding the end result of a solid division. More ideas: http://www.amagickgarden.com/pages/amgpages/amgED.html HTH jenny |
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Garlic, strawberries, asparagus or onions come to mind. The first three
should be planted in a permanent bed, and that would be ideal. Dwayne (in Kansas) "Planet X" wrote in message ... Hi, I have a very long, thin back garden, with two paths either side of a 1m x 10m strip of land. I've been racking my brains as to what to do with this piece of garden. I don't particularly want a 10x1 flower bed. More of a design that can be attractive yet take away from the hard rectangular lines, if possible. Does anyone have any ideas?? Many thanks |
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Thanks for your comments. I appreciate the good advice. It gives me
plenty to think on On Mon, 25 Sep 2006 09:22:29 GMT, Planet X wrote: Hi, I have a very long, thin back garden, with two paths either side of a 1m x 10m strip of land. I've been racking my brains as to what to do with this piece of garden. I don't particularly want a 10x1 flower bed. More of a design that can be attractive yet take away from the hard rectangular lines, if possible. Does anyone have any ideas?? Many thanks |
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On 26/9/06 11:13, in article ,
"Planet X" wrote: Thanks for your comments. I appreciate the good advice. It gives me plenty to think on snip What about a round or figure of 8 pond, removing one of the paths, as already suggested? In the remaining corners or circles, you could either pave or gravel or make small herb beds of rosemary, lavender, thyme, oregano. -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon http://www.discoverdartmoor.co.uk/ |
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Any Ideas For this Strip of Land??
"Planet X" wrote ... I have a very long, thin back garden, with two paths either side of a 1m x 10m strip of land. I've been racking my brains as to what to do with this piece of garden. I don't particularly want a 10x1 flower bed. More of a design that can be attractive yet take away from the hard rectangular lines, if possible. Does anyone have any ideas?? Many thanks With those straight lines it would be better to go for a formal garden, perhaps two rectangular ponds, one at either end, and some planting in the middle (small knot garden using Box?). -- Regards Bob H 17mls W. of London.UK |
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