On 21/7/08 18:30, in article , "ray_01"
wrote:


I have just cleared a strip of land ( 6 ft x 40 ft ) which has good soil
and is now weed free. It was behind a couple of sheds which I have now
removed.
Can anyone suggest any plants, shrubs etc, that I could plant now, that
will look good all year round?
I realise it is getting late but any help will be appreciated by a
novice gardener.

Many thanks
Ray

Where do you live? What is suggested will depend on your climate. But
you can plant container grown plants all year round, though freezing wet,
cold ground won't help them get going.
Off the top of my head, Camellias, Escallonias, Grevilleas, all kinds of
spring bulbs, Hydrangeas for summer flowers, Paeonies. Soil type is
important, too and so is the direction the bed faces. You need to see what
your neighbours grow to get some idea of what you can grow.

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Sacha
http://www.hillhousenursery.com
South Devon

I have just cleared a strip of land ( 6 ft x 40 ft ) which has good soil and is now weed free. It was behind a couple of sheds which I have now removed.
Can anyone suggest any plants, shrubs etc, that I could plant now, that will look good all year round?
I realise it is getting late but any help will be appreciated by a novice gardener.

Many thanks
Ray

"ray_01" wrote
I have just cleared a strip of land ( 6 ft x 40 ft ) which has good soil
and is now weed free. It was behind a couple of sheds which I have now
removed.
Can anyone suggest any plants, shrubs etc, that I could plant now, that
will look good all year round?
I realise it is getting late but any help will be appreciated by a
novice gardener.

As you have had the ground covered for some years check the pH of the soil
before you invest in plants that may not grow.

--
Regards
Bob Hobden

Many thanks for prompt replies.
I am in the West Midlands.
Originally the ground had 3/4 trees since removed, but for the last few years it was overgrown with weeds. I don't know the type of soil, but it drains well and everything planted in the rest of the garden is doing well, it is facing east.

Many thanks
Ray