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For as long as I remember, I always wanted a english garden. As a result of removing one of our large trees, I now have an opportunity to put one in. So a few weeks ago, I spent many hours looking at various English Garden ideas and designs. I know many of them are square and very large, but I knew that I did not want a very large one since I like to have various types of gardens, I decided to put in a round garden. In addition, it would give my grape leaf iron furniture a permenant home. So I am going to share my inital efforts and welcome any feedback. I will also share future photos as the work progresses and flowers mature.. Please take a look at my page!!! Now I need a drink and bath!!

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Comment by Rebecca Jo Miller on July 8, 2009 at 10:51pm: I can just see that wheelbarrow rolling along...trip after trip...I think you did a terrific job...great job on showing progression...short of showing the downed tree!!! love the building in the background...you did GOOD!!!!
Consider peonies...the smell is wonderful...they may overshadow others..but consider...hey i found some chocolate mint at the local nursery! that smells great...

Comment by Katya on July 3, 2009 at 11:47pm: I was reading through the comments and I see that Melody already made the same suggestion I was going to give - adding herbs. Common sage, oregano, thyme, pineapple sage, rosemary and lavender would all be complimentary additions to an English garden and would give off a nice scent when rubbed up against. You could try a few herbs to fill in the gaps between your perennials and flowers...and be able to cook with them too or make sachets for your drawers.

Comment by Karen Henderson z5/Ohio on June 9, 2009 at 9:18pm: Looking forward to seeing this work in progress. What a lovely way to start a garden!

Comment by karen gerwig on June 7, 2009 at 8:42pm: This is so awesome!!! I think you will enjoy this for years and years.....and I love the grapeleaf iron furniture - it's one of my favorites. I have white dishes with a grape motif that would be a wonderful match!!

Comment by Eloise S. Zone 5 on June 7, 2009 at 10:51am: Patty your a blast!! I am sure it will look great! Idrove past my house and looks good already , cant wait till I plant my flowers.

Comment by Patty Eggert Gaworecki z5NY on June 7, 2009 at 10:48am: OMG - I love it - now I know what I am going to do in my front yard, I am going to start out with a design just like yours and see were it takes me. My husband thanks you ahead of time lol

Comment by Maris Listello z5-IL on June 6, 2009 at 9:00pm: Eloise, that is absolutely beautiful. Can't wait to see when you have it planted.

Comment by Eloise S. Zone 5 on June 6, 2009 at 3:59pm: Thank you for your comments. I must say that Julia pushed me !!! lol. Actually, once I saw Julia's English garden, I wanted one myself. This site has alot of experience and ideas. As Mary commented, there is no reason to purchase flower books all we have to do look at each other's work!!!!. All these ladies are talented!!!!..

Comment by Melody Leftwich z8 TX on June 6, 2009 at 8:47am: Awesome! It seems like you were spying on my brain--I've been thinking of a setup like this for my fall garden. I recommend herbs--they'll smell heavenly as you sit at your new patio sipping coffee. A simple border of globe basil for instance--low growing and keeps mosquitoes at bay. Thyme makes a great ground cover to fill in spots too. If you plant a small tree on either side you'll get some shade for your patio too. Check with The Ladybird Johnson National Wildflower center for plants that are native and will thrive without much work.

http://www.wildflower.org/collections/collection.php?collection=IL