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Small front yard, what plants suit .

6 years ago

last modified: 6 years ago

I have a small front yard at my new house, two leopard trees canopy half of the day. I would like a Bali theme with bamboo but need to design the small area to maximise the effect. please help

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Betty Weaver
6 years ago
Hmmm do you have a photo of the space???
kwashington46 thanked Betty Weaver
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Cipriano Italian Home Design
6 years ago
Yes a photo!
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kwashington46
Original Author
6 years ago

The garden is the small area to the far right front corner.

Because it is so small I need to make it pretty special, any advice would be most sincerely appreciated. cheers
PRO
Cipriano Italian Home Design
6 years ago
Tropical plants will suit you best. Think amandas blush, red sister, subaru, heliconias, pony tail palms, philodendrons etc. They are hardy plants that need a little love to get going but will flourish for many years after. Style the space with some plants in pots (you can colour pop here or let the plants do that when they blossom). Some pavers, and nice stones/pebbles on the garden bed will really elevate the look. Pops of white will keep the space light and tropical. Some wooden furniture or tropical inspired decorations will also bring the space to the next level. It will be calm, inviting and easy to care for.
kwashington46
Original Author
6 years ago
thank you, very much appreciated.

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