ᐅ What are good plants for a narrow bed alongside a garage?

Created on: 23 Sep 2020 15:03

Hello everyone!
We have a 30cm (12 inch) narrow planting strip—yes, really that narrow—along the side of our neighbors’ garage (9m (30 ft) long). This strip exists because of an installed irrigation system.

We would like to plant it! Preferably with nice ground covers that remain narrow or with taller plants. However, these should only grow wider than about 0.3m (12 inches) after that point, so our robot mower can pass underneath without obstruction. It would also be great if they don’t grow very deep.

Do you have any specific suggestions for what we could plant there?

haydee19 Oct 2020 06:44

#37

What did you plant?

Golfi9019 Oct 2020 07:34

#38

Heather (Calluna vulgaris) in 3 different colors.

Yes, I know, this is too plain for most people here in the forum.

Ben-man19 Oct 2020 08:01

#39

Golfi90 schrieb:

Yes, I know, it's too unspectacular for most people here in the forum

If it makes you feel better: I really like what I've seen of your house so far.

Müllerin19 Oct 2020 13:20

#40

No, not unspectacular, I like Calluna.. unfortunately, our soil here is too dry and not acidic enough. I would have planted at least twice as many.

Golfi9019 Oct 2020 14:07

#41

I followed the spacing recommended by the gardener. I believe the plants will grow together densely over the years. I hope the colors will blend nicely as they grow!

haydee19 Oct 2020 15:54

#42

It should already be growing since it’s mulched. Actually, I think it’s good that a gardener doesn’t always make money by having the plants look a bit weak and underdeveloped when planting.

ᐅ What are good plants for a narrow bed alongside a garage?

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