Non Gardener needing some creative ideas!

[Gardeningdaze]

Hello, I have this space at the bottom of the garden where decking used to be. I had it as a raised bed as the fence falls short. However, my neighbour behind got rid of their trees and bushes so there is no privacy or anything nice to look at. I planted 2 trees last year but I am a loss as to what to plant to have something nice to look at! I would also like a bit of privacy. Any ideas what to do with this space? I was looking at trees and climbers but I'm worried it will look awful. South facing garden but also quite soggy clay soil. Thanks

Plant amelanchia and silver bitch to soak up the water and give you privacy. Don’t plant them in a row but zig zag. People always think they don’t have enough room for trees. The solution is ro plant tall slim trees that form a canopy without casting too much shade.

My garden is 15ft by 22 feet and I have 12 trees.

Once you have top level of high canopy trees, plant medium size shrubs, go for perfume and interesting leaves. Maybe holly or Acers. For your ground planting herbs, ornamental grasses, and bedding plants. Aldi and Lidl have lots of stuff at present

Silver Birch not bitch. If you are on a very tight budget then honeysuckle, jasmine and clematis will cover the fence cheaply.

This is so helpful! Thanks!

Came here to say exactly as above - silver birch and amalanchier will both be happy there. If you want something evergreen then there are some very nice privets, and for something flowering maybe one of the upright flowering cherries.

I'd also consider painting the fence something less in-your-face, like a dark green, so the plants show up more than the fence.