I've been in my house 18 months but was heavily pregnant when we moved. We've concentrated on getting the inside straight and are finally ready to tackle the garden.
A new patio is being laid next month. This will be to one side of the house as the garden wraps round. I have plans to cover it in pots and paint up the pergola which has a lovely wisteria growing over it. I think I'll be happy with this part of the garden.
The back lawn runs under the kitchen and dining room windows and it's so depressing looking out! There are no flowers at all!
There is an apple tree which blooms in the spring and this runs into a tiny border which circles out into a bigger bed dominated by an out if control budleia (sp?) and weeds. This then runs into a bed of very established shrubs. I think they include choysia and a jasmine of some description. They are also out of control.
The lawn is absolutely awful. Full of moss and burgundy coloured weeds.
I want to cut the budleia back hard and shape the other shrubs but u desperately need some flower ideas.
So far I have planned to put a forsythia in to compliment the daffodils that seem established and a couple of hydrangeas which should tolerate the shade of the apple tree?
I'd really appreciate some ideas for a range of hardy flowers I can put in the curved bed to give colour through the year.
I'd also be grateful for any advice on weeding the lawn.
Any other tips very welcome. DH is keen on using Garden On A Roll but I don't think we need anymore green. We desperately need colour.