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  • #1

    playground "landscaping"

    Looking for some gardening, but not fruit or veg, advice...

    I've been asked by the school I work in to plant up a small area for them. They're two areas, maybe 3 square feet, that are essentially containers (each is made up of 4 benches connected at the edges and the middle area is relatively deep and filled with soil, but is not attached to the ground).

    The school would like something that's easy to care for and looks good all year (and is obviously suitable to be in a playground).

    Any suggestions or recommendations? I don't really have any experience at all with this type of gardening.
    Hill of Beans updated April 18th
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    Our Playground got a grand makeover last year.As well as lots of shrubs there's quite a few Allium's dotted about...the kiddies found them quite fascinating and although not an all year plant,they were at their best during term time and hopefully will multiply themselves each year.
    the fates lead him who will;him who won't they drag.

    Happiness is not having what you want,but wanting what you have.xx

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    • #3
      Alliums are a good idea - thanks!
      Hill of Beans updated April 18th

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      • #4
        I would think evergreen plants that are non poisonous. Dwarf Rosemary or Lavender would also give a fragrant experience.
        My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
        to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)

        Diversify & prosper


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        • #5
          And not forgetting lambs ears. A must in every school garden.

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          • #6
            The lambs ears is very pretty. Would it work to plant that in the center of the large container with some lavender around it?
            Hill of Beans updated April 18th

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            • #7
              I'd do the opposite; let the lambs ears fall over the side and put the lavender in the middle - with some oregano or marjoram dotted about.

              Actually, I'd get some suggestions [ie some seedlings with info about height and spread and season] and let the kids decide - then they can plant it up.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by zazen999 View Post
                I'd do the opposite; let the lambs ears fall over the side and put the lavender in the middle - with some oregano or marjoram dotted about.

                Actually, I'd get some suggestions [ie some seedlings with info about height and spread and season] and let the kids decide - then they can plant it up.
                Definately go for letting the kiddies plant it up...as they're not so hung about getting it right they seem to achieve a natural look without trying.
                the fates lead him who will;him who won't they drag.

                Happiness is not having what you want,but wanting what you have.xx

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                • #9
                  The kids will be the ones planting it up, but I need to get a budget in early this week to be approved. The girls for this year's gardening club haven't been chosen yet and the club won't start up until early October. So I need to know kind of what we're going to be doing, so I know how much money to ask for (we can change our minds about what to plant if we want, but then we're still stuck in that budget).
                  Hill of Beans updated April 18th

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