Shrub Garden Challenge

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I hope the windbreak doesn't blow away- is it inside the sheep wire? A lot of hard work there.


[ 15. July 2006, 03:54 PM: Message edited by: Liz ]

 

You've worked incredibly hard, Barra - but well worth while! :D

 

I thought i would just write and let everyone know that last year i asked about what i could grow in the western isles which could take a battering from gale force winds and driving salt laden rain and after collecting all the info from this site i gave it a go!!!!
a very big THANK YOU TO ALL who helped in my challenge to establish shrubs on Barra.
if anybody needs info on windy gardens then feel free to ask for advice. last year i did not have a clue as to what to plant but after help from this site and trial and error i am over the moon with the results and it will only get better as the years go by.
the side nearest next doors house has now been planted with escallonia rubra macrantha and escallonia apple blossom as the tinus which was there failed. the problem winds as i found out is not the northerly or easterly it is south westerly wind which are full of salt from the atlantic and cause wind burn.
once again THANK YOU ALL FOR ALL YOUR HELP OVER THE Last year

 

Looking fantastic, Barra! Give yourself a pat on the back you thoroughly deserve it!

 

I'll second that well done Barra, it is looking good.

 

This is one of those threads I've missed.
Barra you have done a great job there, that really is an exposed location.

 

What a transformation Barra.

 

Tremendous job well done Barra - I for one would have shirked at tackling all that digging and shaping of the beds especially in your weather
conditions - look forward to next years' pictures.

 

Barra you have done a wonderful job. I too am looking forward to next years pictures.

 

Just when i thought it could not get better all my heathers start to flower FANTASTIC i really do enjoy gardening at times like this it some how makes all the hard work in the wet and cold seem so worth while

 

Just to keep you all up to date with my garden on the isle of Barra which has passed another windy winter death free.
this pictures were taken last week.
which was the first day of dry weather and winds below 20mph

 

WoW barra, your garden survived, well done, you done your homework and it paid off, what a great garden, love it.. Dee...

 

Still looking good Barra well done.