Hi. Newbie from a cold hilly East Lancs.

Hi all,


I live in East Lancs on the top of a big hill about 260m above sea level. It's wind swept up here and is usually about 3 degrees cooler than the valley below.

It makes keeping plants healthy difficult. And getting the grass to stay green is a constant battle which I'm currently winning this year.

My rear garden is on three tiers and the top tear is as high as the house and backs onto a field.

The problem is, the only bit I could grow veggies in is rife with mares tail and solid clay and not level.

We tried a few trees and shrubs for the last few years but even they couldn't cope except for a flag pole blossom tree and an u known ugly bush which turned a gorgeous pink this year.

We have a gabion wall on the second tier and I've tried an unusual approach this year. I cut the top of the baskets so I could sink 18" pots into the wall with the bottoms cut off. Filled with miracle grow compost and put in flowers, alpines, large lilies and some Fuscias. No idea if it'll work long term.

 

Hi LLNI to GC bet you have some great views.

I'm pretty new here too and learning as I go. Sounds good that you are winning with your grass Everyone is friendly and helpful here so I'm sure you will get all the help you need.

If you attach some photo's of your garden, members have a better chance to see what you have and how to help

Look forward to watching your project grow and catching up with you in the forums

 

Hi...welcome to GC. Hope you enjoy it here!

 

Hi and welcome! I like your lateral thinking on the planting and look forward to seeing you around the forum!

 

Welcome to GC Lancashire lad. I know what it's like to battle with a windy situation, I live at almost sea level and a coastal position.

Any pictures of your garden would be welcome as Apple Blossom has said. They will help us to give you ideas on coping with the conditions. Hedging is my first thought.