New Gardener Advice

Hi there.

I'm really enjoying my first real garden! I would appreciate a bit of advice though.

While everything seems to be ticking along nicely, I'd quite like to plant some evergreen ground cover to 'fill things in' a bit.

Something quite low growing that won't take over what I already have would be ideal.

I'd really appreciate any advice you could give.

Please see attached pic for an idea of what's going on.

Many thanks.

 

Nice little garden there. Got to put a rose or two in

 

Hi Ted, welcome to GC. How long have you been in your new home? The flowers in your pic look to be spring flowering bulbs - do you know if there are any summer flowering bulbs or perennial plants already in there? I know you must be keen to get started but it might be wise to wait a few more weeks and see if any shoots start to appear so you don't dig up something inadvertantly that might be lovely in summer. Then you can work your evergreen shrubs in around them, and maybe have a better chance of choosing some that complement what's already planted.

(But ignore all that if it's a brand new garden and you've started it from scratch!)

Do you know if your garden is north/south facing etc?

Agree with HRG - got to put a rose bush in there somewhere

 

wao nice i like it...

 

Welcome Ted
I agree with the rose suggestions, maybe a miniature one? I've got a couple in one of my borders, they won't likely grow too big to crowd other flowers out

 

I agree with Skimmia (which likes shade). You could also try one or two dwarf Rhododendrons.

 

Welcome to GC Ted...
Sarocococca is a nice evergreen shrub,small insignificant white flowers in the winter but the scent is amazing