Karen Potter, My Garden (IP22)
Soil types: Clay
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained
Soil pH: Neutral
Light: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Aspect: South, East
Exposure: Exposed
Hardiness: Hardy (H4)
1/4 acre site, rear garden south facing, borders planted with a mixture of shrubs, trees and perennials. Large island bed (plan to add another). From there on to gravel area, upto the east facing side garden. Planted mainly with roses, clematis, peonies and other fragrant plants. Through arch to the vegetable plot and greenhouse. Front garden north facing, mainly lawn / drive few borders (watch this space, as work in progress!!)Karen Potter's garden plan
There is not a published plan for this garden yet.
Plants in Karen Potter's garden
Plants in Karen Potter's garden
Plants Karen Potter wants
Plants Karen Potter wants
Karen Potter
About me
Started serious gardening 12 years ago when we moved to our present home, with 1/4 acre. The last 12 years have been a labour of love. Like all gardeners, constantly changing things when I have a new idea (much to the frustration of hubby).
Gardening expertise
Very Keen
Biggest gardening accomplishments
Garden was mainly laid to lawn with a few shrubs, very large willow tree and not much else. Created island beds and borders. Made a wildlife pond and also ornamental fish pond.
Biggest gardening frustrations
Not making one of the borders wide enough. Had to uplift all plants near the front and widen the planting area before transplanning all the plans. (Glad to say all survived). Regret not planting lots more trees when we first moved in.
The gardening project I am currently working on
Revamping the ornamental pond area. Trying to make it not so 'ornamental' or obviousl. Hopefully with prolific planting I will soften the edges and almost make it appear hidden - well that's the plan !!
Karen Potter's forum posts
Re: Re: Roses sending up tall canes
Thu. 12th August 2010 08:30
Re: Re: Roses sending up tall canes
Tue. 6th July 2010 15:39
Roses sending up tall canes
Fri. 2nd July 2010 13:31
