Please help plan my garden

chez22

I have clematis on south, north and west facing fences, all are growing well but they do need to be planted quite deeply. You can either cover the bottom of the plant with stones or plant a good ground cover plant around them. I have a large day lily at the base of mine, it keeps the roots shaded and cool.

ixwood

I'd go all edible, crammed in cottage garden style. Use all the various height and root layers effectively to squeeze more plants in.

ixwood

If you do get some dwarf fruit trees, go for a family tree. The different varieties will take care of pollination and will give you a bit of variety as well as spread the fruiting season.

slopemaster

chez22 wrote: »

I have clematis on south, north and west facing fences, all are growing well but they do need to be planted quite deeply. You can either cover the bottom of the plant with stones or plant a good ground cover plant around them. I have a large day lily at the base of mine, it keeps the roots shaded and cool.

oh, i was wondering if that would work, thanks

slopemaster

ixwood wrote: »

I'd go all edible, crammed in cottage garden style. Use all the various height and root layers effectively to squeeze more plants in.

I quite like this idea - are thyere any websites that might help?
(or a book?)
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