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Sheron Deards, Old garden (SG14)
Styles: Wildlife, Wildflower, Water, Suburban, Rural, Formal, English cottage, Allotment or vegetable plot
Soil types: Sandy
Soil drainage: Well-drained
Soil pH: Neutral
Light: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Exposure: Exposed
Hardiness: Tender in frost (H3)
My old garden, Kingfishers, is a long, narrow garden behind a conventional 1960's semi. The garden starts with a pond by the terrace, leading to a mixed border planted for year round interest. Cottage-style planting, mediterranean bed, hot border and raised vegetable beds. A wildlife friendly area slopes down to country views and the river Beane, where kingfishers are often seen. After living at Kingfishers for 25 years we moved in July 2013.Sheron Deards's garden plan
There is not a published plan for this garden yet.
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Sheron Deards
About me
I've been a keen gardener for over 20 years and I enjoy learning something new every day.
Gardening expertise
Very Keen
Biggest gardening accomplishments
Transforming my old garden, Kingfishers, which was weed-infested and covered in crazy paving, into an oasis in which to sit and relax - not that I ever did! Kingfishers was open under the National Gardens Scheme in 2010 and 2011.
Biggest gardening frustrations
So much to do, so little time!
The gardening project I am currently working on
My new garden, Railway Cottage, is a much smaller garden than Kingfishers, but was no less daunting. Luckily a previous owner invested in well-designed hard landscaping and I have begun transforming Railway Cottage from a garden full of overgrown shrubs and bamboo into a traditional cottage garden full of flowers. The journey continues!
Sheron Deards's forum posts
Underplanting Standard Holly
Tue. 13th April 2010 18:51
Tree Advice
Wed. 23rd September 2009 20:36
Tree Advice
Wed. 23rd September 2009 19:55
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