Redesigning a North-East Facing, Fully Paved Garden
I’m in the process of planning a redesign for my long, narrow, north-east facing garden. We split it down the middle with our neighbours, so each side is very narrow and our side is entirely paved. The back section, which gets the most afternoon sun, is elevated and has uneven pavers.
Ideally, I’d like a bit of earth and grass instead of all pavers. Here’s what I’m thinking:
Remove pavers in the elevated section to create a small patch of earth. Plant a dwarf low-maintenance tree in the centre for some nice shade—leaning towards a fruiting tree like a Morello cherry, as it might handle the part-shade well, though I’m open to other suggestions. Manage the soil once the pavers are lifted to avoid too much mud.
Here are my questions:
What fruit tree would thrive best in part-shade? I’m thinking of a Morello cherry or maybe an apple. When is the best time to plant it? I’ve read that cherries should be planted when dormant, so should I aim for winter? What should I do with the exposed soil? To avoid muddy patches, would mulching be effective? And if I’d like a low ground cover (maybe creeping thyme?), would that survive winter if planted now?
Thanks in advance for any guidance or tips!
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