Evening all, I'm after a bit of advice and ideas.....
So my front garden would be the ideal place for a bit of a 'wildlife garden'. It seems like a popular thing at the moment and I hope it's because people are becoming more aware of the importance of natures little helpers and not just a passing fad.
Currently it's a sloping lawn which is absolutely rife with dandelions and clover etc. good for the creepy craw lies but I would rather it was a bit more interesting to look at and not so full of dandelions! I have three apples and a plum tree out there as well as three roses under the front window. I plan to have a lavender hedge too as I bought 45 lavender plugs for £7 at the start of spring and have been nurturing them ever since. They are great for bees and smell nice too although I'm not worried about it being a formal style hedge. If I introduce a new flower bed, what should I be thinking about planting exactly? I'm after specific varieties that will do well competing against the weeds and still look nice too.
The garden is kind of north and East facing but still gets pretty much full sun at this time of year due to it being pretty open and lying on a hill.
Any ideas welcome. Thanks,
Thom.