Take a look at some before and after photographs of this contemporary rose garden. Starting out with a waterlogged clay soil, overhanging trees, this garden was transformed over 10 years into a mini oasis filled with roses and scented plants. At first replacing some of the clay with organic matter, raising some beds, adding a drain, replacing a section of fence, adding a raised lawn and a new greenhouse. Then working on the new flower beds, one by one, watching the birds and the bees move in……
Garden design in Manchester can throw up some challenges, not least of which the amount of rain. Also in many areas, a heavy clay soil. Working with these conditions and improving the soil is critical to it’s success. Choosing the plants which are right for the conditions save such a lot of frustration !
It’s good to remember when planning, that gardens are constantly on the move…they are a process, not a finished product. So here is a garden looking something like it’s best, but there will always be areas for improvement…
Take a look at some before and after photographs of this contemporary cottage garden. Starting out with a waterlogged clay soil, overhanging trees, and a couple of tatty fences, this garden design Manchester transformed itself over 10 years into a mini oasis….. Continue reading
