Conifer hedge gone - and now for some more interesting planting!

This customer's garden was dominated by a conifer hedge all along the back boundary, and of course we all know that plants struggle to grow next to conifer hedges. So they asked my advice, and I did not hesitate to encourage them to have it removed.  A bold step after they had lived with it for so many years, but they decided to go for it. It is a sunny garden and they were missing a trick by not being  able to plant in the south facing back border.

The new planting on the back boundary include an Amelanchier Tree, Choisya, Physocarpus and a selection of climbers which will cover the new fence over the next 3 years. New perennials which will give good impact THIS YEAR, include early flowering Alliums, Geraniums, Alchemilla Mollis, Achillia, Lavender,  and for colour right into October, Asters, Sedums, Crocosmia, and Rudbekia.

The planting was previously stuck to the edges, so the new arch with its offset circular border adds a new dimension to the garden, and since the customer has lot of pots, plenty of space for them on the generous gravel path......... and less lawn to cut too!

Newly planted, and with new patio, step, pathway and arch

BEFORE, THE CONIFER HEDGE ON THE BACK BOUNDARY WAS A WASTE OF A SOUTH FACING BORDER.....

Before. The right border, and back border

Before. The tired brickwork patio and all planting around the edges of the garden.