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Border suggestions east facing garden

Pixie001 · 2020-05-24 12:43:56

Hi, I am looking for suggestions as to what to plant in my new border, the garden is east facing and this area gets sunlight from morning until early afternoon. I like uniform planting, and want to bring some height into the garden. I was thinking of 2 topiary Portuguese laurels or bay trees to give the height, and some…

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24-05-2020 1:43pm

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Pixie001

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Hi, I am looking for suggestions as to what to plant in my new border, the garden is east facing and this area gets sunlight from morning until early afternoon. I like uniform planting, and want to bring some height into the garden. I was thinking of 2 topiary Portuguese laurels or bay trees to give the height, and some lower plants with some colour?

Total novice so all suggestions welcome

Thanks

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#2 25-05-2020 5:30pm
macraignil

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Maybe visit a local garden centre and see what plants you like the look of. Posted a play list of video clips showing shrubs in my own garden here in case you might see some there that might suit. Topiary I think works better on shrubs with smaller leaves like boxleaf honeysuckle or yew.

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