Little Wildlife Border

This little border is just at the end of the Orchard and because the bins are going in front, I've decided to leave it for the Wildlife but tidy it up a bit first. I've planted a lovely holly tree that doesn't get too large (and it has black stems) so the birds can feast on the berries (hopefully it will have berries) a Bleeding Heart bush, some Foxgloves and Aquilegia and a tiny Magnolia and Camelia. There's plenty of Periwinkle, some Primroses, Wild Strawberries, Bulbs and a few Nettles in there too.

Messy Border Before Photo

Messy Border Before Photo

Messy Border After Photo

Messy Border After Photo

Messy Border After Photo

Plant Swap

I joined a few of the local groups on Facebook and as I am over-run with Crocosmia, Aquilegia, Primroses and Strawberries, I decided to put some bags on for grabs. Three lovely ladies contacted me and these plants will be going to good homes. I'm hoping to get a couple of lovely Buddleia's in return.

Presentation isn't wonderful but they are FREE

And some Aquilegia, Primroses and Strawberries

In the meantime I had a brainwave on how to use the rest of the Crocosmia and have decided to plant them all in the grass verge at the front of the house. Another border to dig, but hopefully this border will have Nil maintenance (except for cleaning next Spring) and Lee won't need to mow it - bonus! I think it will look really nice even if some of the grass comes up between the clumps.