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Tight fit - planting design for narrow strips

Tight fit - planting design for narrow strips

 

Many of us have a narrow strip of land, about 1 m wide or less, along the side of the house that we don't quite know how to deal with. A simple solution is to allow Agapanthus or another equally undemanding plant species to fill up the available space. This could quite look quite classy, in particular when the plants are maintained to a high standard. But there are ways to achieve classic simplicity with an extra dimension by combining what seems to be the most logical thing to do with narrow spaces, namely planting exclusively in lines, with planting rounded shrubs in pairs or small groups.

Boundary planting along sidewalk

Boundary planting along sidewalk

 

When planting next to a public footpath, it is important to use plants that will not spill out over the sidewalk.  An interesting, but tidy planting strip can be created with a repeating pattern of plants with different shapes and textures.