So a tall screen of trees should never be planted near a house . Above : A shrub border backed by a tall screen of Lawson cypress , Chamaecyparis lawsoniana . Plenty of space is needed for this . PLANTS USED Mainly trees ...
Master Gardeners Guide to Hedges and Boundaries
Ordinary soil and watering. Doesn't like hot summers but can succeed if it is established before hot weather begins, shaded from the afternoon sun, and regularly watered. Start seeds indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost.
Dictionary of Gardening
Shrub identification tips A lesson on the value of hedges and hedgerows The best shrubs for pollinators and other wildlife Pruning illustrations and tips to maximize shrub performance and health Tips for designing with shrubs Drawing on her ...
Reveals the vital components of landscape design, offering advice on choosing a site, selecting plants, creating garden accessories, and maintaining a landscape.
Subject Guide to Books in Print
Fences and walls need planning permission if they are more than 3ft 3in ( lm ) high along a boundary or highway used by vehicular traffic , or 6ft 6in ( 2m ) elsewhere in the garden . Hedges are exempt from planning control ...
Whitaker's Cumulative Book List
Practical handbook.
The text's message is that working with nature, not against it, results in more beautiful, abundant, and forgiving gardens.