57 Turners Mill Road

A small and largely enclosed town garden, planted in a cottage garden style for year-round colour and interest, which also attracts pollinators. As the garden is in its infancy, it will continue to offer opportunities for further development. The southerly aspect lends itself to growing large pots of tender plants such as cannas, gingers and other sun-loving perennials.

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Linda & Steve Mitchell

About 57 Turners Mill Road

The garden is cottage-style with plenty of colour throughout the year. Steve designed and constructed a pergola, providing some privacy for patio dining. Climbing roses and clematis are being trained along horizontal wires. Perimeter fence panels are also covered with a mix of perennial and annual climbers. Tomatoes and green beans are also trained up the fence. With space at a premium, vertical planting is a must! We have put in plants like foxgloves, penstemon and salvias plus single daisy type flowers to attract pollinators. We have also managed to squeeze in a small water feature, a Hotbin composter, potting shed and water butt into our compact plot.

The front garden comprises a large raised border, which provides late Summer and Autumn colour with Salvia Amistad blooming until Christmas. Colourful plants include:- miscanthus, scabious, poppies, hollyhocks, verbena bonariensis, buddleja, dahlias, helenium, asters, rudbeckias and salvias.