Emma's proposed new garden

[EmmaG]

Good idea about the Willow as well, I did consider taking some cuttings and trying to get them to root and plant a new one right down the bottom of the garden, still a bit unsure about that.

I have got an overhead photo, I will try and get it scanned in soon and that will give you some idea of the plot.

[Kazz]

You don't want your pond in full sun though, and what sort of pond (she dashes back to your post to check you haven't already said ) a wildlife pond or a pond for fish? and if for fish raised would be nice with a seating area around?

Butterfly bushes are lovely for encouraging butterflies (obviously) and wildlife.

I agree with Kim
"cottage garden feel, then plants such as lupins, delphiniums, foxgloves, digitalis, honeysuckle, lavender would be lovely" I would add lilies, magnolia, monbretia, perrenial forget me not (Jack Frost is a nice variety). Roses, a nice small tree is Amelanchier "Ballerina" grows appox 13fthigh x 10ftspread and has white flowers in april, bronze young spring folliage to follow that fades green before turning brilliant shades of orange and red in Autumn. Looks good I think in large borders non evergreen.

Karen

[Kazz]

Please don't plant a hedge in front of the back fence though that view is to die for.

[EmmaG]

I would prefer a pond with fish I would like a round pond with a circle of flat pavers going around the pond.

We did think about putting the pond down the far left of the garden, with a summer house in front that would have patio doors and a veranda that opens up over the pond, what do you think??

[EmmaG]

Originally Posted by Kazz

Please don't plant a hedge in front of the back fence though that view is to die for.

Don't worry Kazz, no hedge is going up, when we first moved in we had horses on that field, now we just get deer, foxes (who Bronwyn growls at ) and we get a family of pheasants come through the fence into the garden as well as two bunnies

[Kazz]

Is there anything at the back field that you wish to bring into the garden if so plant a smaller version - bringing the outside in.

Have to say I love monkey puzzles too.

Is the wall staying? and is it north or south facing?

[dinahsmum]

If you go for cottage garden make sure it won't be too bare in the winter - unles you prefer it stark then of course. I can see that it would be a contrast to the spring/summer/autumn riot of colour.
And you can pop a few specific veg in amongst the flowers too Emma - a true cottage garden. The late Geoff Hamilton (? the best TV gardener) always advocated that.

[EmmaG]

ahhh the wall you might be referring to is next door neighbours garage (which is falling down) so a fence will be erected doing down both sizes of the garden, with the lattice fence at the end

[EmmaG]

We think it is south west facing as the sun comes up over the front of the bungalow

[EmmaG]

Originally Posted by dinahsmum

If you go for cottage garden make sure it won't be too bare in the winter - unles you prefer it stark then of course. I can see that it would be a contrast to the spring/summer/autumn riot of colour.
And you can pop a few specific veg in amongst the flowers too Emma - a true cottage garden. The late Geoff Hamilton (? the best TV gardener) always advocated that.

I have quite a few shrubs DM to transplant from my borders at the top of the back garden, I have roses, camillia, yukkas, peony etc

Good idea about the veg DM!!! I will hopefully be planting some climbers up the fence (on seperate trellis) to add some height interest to the back of the borders