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Posted by mcsix z8 WA (My Page) on Sun, Feb 7, 10 at 14:42
| We have a north facing garden strip (2 feet wide) next to our windowless garage. It's the entry to our front door, so I want to make it interesting and add some height. I have ferns, hellebores, and other low plants there. I tried to add some height with akebia--didn't work. Then I tried an old-fashioned rose that I was told would bloom in that site--nope. Now I've decided to find a columnar conifer and let it tie the sight in the with ring of conifers that surround the front yard. I went to the nursery and found several different cyress that looked good, but they all said "partial sun." This site really doesn't get much sun at all. I looked at Irish Yew, but I'm afraid it would get too wide. Does anyone have a suggestion? I'm on plan four for this spot. |
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RE: Help with north side front garden strip
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- Posted by bboy USDA 8 Sunset 5 WA (My Page) on
Sun, Feb 7, 10 at 14:57
| Broad-leaved evergreens are more easily pruned and more cheerful. Buxus sempervirens is tough (as long as drainage is good) and makes an attractive specimen in full shade, with better foliage color than may be seen in full sun. Upright forms are available, otherwise one could be pruned over time to a fan-like shape that or another that fits the space. |
RE: Help with north side front garden strip
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| Could you put some "garden art" on the wall to add height while plants grow? Perhaps something with a mirror, colourful stained glass or like a window? |
RE: Help with north side front garden strip
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| lots of mahonias would work there. easy to keep in check. |
RE: Help with north side front garden strip
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| We're trying Ilex Sky Pencil and are thrilled with the look. The nursery assured us the plants would do well, but grow slowly--perfect. We're hoping plan four will be the one! This site has given me lots of advice for my difficult front yard, and I'm very grateful. It's looking good! |
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