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My 3 new gardening rules

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overthehill Mon 08-Aug-16 22:38:31

My DH has many attributes but gardening isn't really one of them. When he retired 7 years ago he offered to take over gardening duties. Over time the garden has become really overgrown.

We went to see his brother recently and we were both bowled over by his neat and pretty garden.

Therefore, I have been on a mission. I've decided like it or not (I don't really like gardening) I have to get involved. Lots of people I known like the crammed full look, but I don't. I like each plant to have its own space. To this end I've made 3 rules we are going to follow:
1) Don't let anything grow higher than 2/3rd up the fence
2) No growth to overhang the edge of the border
3) Don't let plants intermingle. Close is fine.
Do others work to certain restraints.

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Liaise Fri 12-Aug-16 21:40:07

Budleia is a wonderful plant for bees and butterflies Lewlew. The bees and hover flies love catmint and they are on the G.rozannes all summer. Try foxgloves and poppies. I realise you probably haven't room for all of these but you might be able to squeeze one or two in.

I've been watching the butterflies stretch their wings in the sun to get energy. It's a lovely sight.

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Jalima Sat 13-Aug-16 20:58:27

strawberry Creme brûlée for me
I thought you were suggesting a nice plant for me, whitewave grin

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