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Birch Forest has an upgrade – now there are 21!

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Jun 11
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We decided that a rabbit proof fence had to be put around the Birch Forest as last year they demolished the Granny’s Bonnets in 1 sitting. See below the “before” picture.

Granny's Bonnet - Aquilegia in Birch Forest in bloom
Granny’s Bonnets BEFORE the rabbits
Granny's Bonnet - Aquilegia in Birch Forest steps

So we put the fence up and decided to mass plant Birches – keep viburnum in the middle storey and the azalea at the bottom (See Below). The idea was with 21 birches all of different sizes you could walk in at the top open the new gate – and sit on the seat and be hidden from view.

Viburnum tinus laurustinus
Viburnum tinus laurustinus
Azalea

We are so happy with the outcome! See video below

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