Hello, following some excellent advice previously, I have more questions! We have a hedge in a new raised bed (had to have the raised bed as the low wall wasn't really up to much without earth holding it up!). It means the base/trunk part of the hedge is at eye level if we sit outside. We have space to plant in front of the hedge, so I'm looking for ideas? Ideally leafy and colourful. Flowers would be a bonus! I'd wondered about lavender but DH isn't keen.
The bed is east facing, and 80% of it gets morning and overhead sun. It's well draining slightly sandy soil. The other 20% of the bed is actually behind the shed so doesn't get as much light. Is there something we could plant as a ground cover to keep weeds at bay? It won't get a lot of light and won't be visible.