Garden Problems... And This Is How They Solved! Part 1

Here are some problems that usually happen on garden's construction... and this is how they solved:

1. The site is very windy
In a wildlife garden hedge layer and a wide boundary of mixed native hedge plants are needed. Once they grow, the hedge will provide wind protection and act as a mini-woodland for wildlife.

Holly Leaf Cherry (Prunus ilicifolia), a native plant in Santa Barbara

2. The garden was open and overlock
Bamboo and hazel wattle hurdles provided an instant screen. Trees were planted to create seclusion for the future.

Hazel Fence Hurdles

3. Natural drainage from the surrounding gardens ends up in a lower area of the garden
A pond and bog garden was formed in here.

Bog at the center of the garden

4. The soil is poor
An advantage in a wildlife garden as the soil is most suited to delicate species which may otherwise be smothered by tougher plants, which are of less benefit to insect.

5. Rubble in the center of the garden
This rubble utilized for hardcore, created a base for the brick terrace.

Rubble place becoming interesting sitting area

6. The garden wasn't only small, but also flat and uninteresting
A design created to include a range of levels which would give the space more interesting contours.