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Solution  

Janette's Solution

For this large garden we are going to add a Trompe l’oeil or trick of the eye on the wall to give additional interest and depth, by using a perspective trellis archway. 

Rope edging, a bird bath and paving will all add to the illusion.

The addition of well rotted farmyard manure will help condition the soil. 

Any turf that is removed will be re-used upside down to help retain moisture. This will be covered with a bark mulch to deter weeds as well as aiding water retention.

The plants have been chosen to add light and attract wildlife through their scent or berries.

The sun loving plants in the corner are to be moved to the south facing side of the garden and spaced accordingly.
Plan of the garden makeover at Bracebridge Heath near Lincoln

The Materials

The Planting

Prospective Arch  from 
Frolics, Dadlington, Warwicks
Pyracantha rogersiana
Fencing from Concrete Products Ltd, Skellingthorpe, Lincolnshire
Pyracantha rogersiana ‘Flava’
Paving from Concrete Products Ltd, Skellingthorpe, Lincolnshire
Sarcococca hookeriana digyna
Rope edging
Clematis ‘Belle Etoile’
Bird bath from Concrete Products Ltd, Skellingthorpe, Lincolnshire
Clematis ‘Marie Boisselot’
Soil Conditioner from
Arthur J. Bowers - Lincoln
Hebe ‘Green Globe’
Bark Chippings from
Arthur J. Bowers - Lincoln
Hydrangea anomala petiolaris

Plants from Anwick Garden Centre,
 Nr Sleaford, Lincolnshire.

Philadelphus coronarius
‘Aureus’
Bulbs from
J Parker, Manchester
Viburnum davidii

Physalis alkekengi var franchettii

Narcissus ‘Thalia’
Tulipa ‘Bellona’
Cyclamen coum
Cyclamen hederifolium
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