Front garden space
Mel
8 years ago
We need help! We have no idea what to do with our front garden space as we are not familiar with plants. There is one big plant beside the door that keeps getting in our way. I was thinking that maybe it would be good to build sleeper beds to build height. What to plant is the biggest question - this area gets a bit of sun but is north facing. We do not have green fingers so anything which doesn't need too much care and which gives coverage all year round. Appreciate any tips on this 
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