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Raised beds for a garden corners with access only from the hypotenusa

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  1. Simon Clawson

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    The back triangle on the left gets the evening sun so I think that is best kept with low plants. Higher plants on the back right would help hide the shed which I like the idea. I do like the idea of getting some lavenders, love the sent, was thinking of having some by the house one or both of the front triangles.
     
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    I have some lavender by the back door. There's always a bee or two on it.
     
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    Such a kind offer, thanks so much. Don't really travel up the M11 that often though :sad:
     
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      If it's clay then remember to dig deep (2 spits) when adding the organic stuff otherwise drainage may remain an issue.
       
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      @Loofah What's a "Spit"? I did dig down quite deep. Was working on one patch and turned in 40l of compost and filled a bag full of rocks. Small stones I'm leaving in as I think they will help.
       
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      Sorry, a spit is the length of the spade blade. No idea why.
       
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      @Loofah Thanks. So much new terminology to learn.:rolleyespink:

      In that case I've only dug in compost to one spit down! :sad:
      I take it that that may not be a show stopper but if we have drainage issues then it will be back to dig deeper.
       
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      Always better to do it well the first time with digging! Total embuggerance doing it twice
       
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