Plant recommendation for courtyard
Bec H
6 years ago
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6 years agoJulie Herbert
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Planter and plant/tree recommendations for this space in the entry
Comments (3)Not a lot of room, How about a sculptural euphorbia, because you are going to want something that's contained in shape (not bushy) and makes a statement like an art pc. Not too green tho....See MoreCourtyard design aspects
Comments (2)That central area of 9.5x5m is a good size to use the space as a room or entertainment space. Plants will always generally look better in the ground than pots and are easier to keep nourished that way so make sure you plan adequate space for the plants with say min. 700mm wide beds. You say you have picked the plants. It is a good idea to mark them on the plan at their mature spread size so you can plan enough space for them to grow. If you use what you have as a base plan (after adding the doors and windows) you can make extra layers for your plan and start to work some concepts for the space using kitchen greaseproof sandwich wrap. Get out a big fat pen and start playing with it. Apply some shapes. See how it looks....See MoreNeed help with courtyard
Comments (15)Once you paint timber, it will need to be regularly painted, thus the maintenance increases. Why does it need paint? What's wrong with the natural timber colour? The screen plant looks like the purple foliaged Dodonaea. This can end up really tall and rangy with limited growth at the bottom. They can also be short-lived so this may not be a good choice. Mind you they will last for at least 7 years. But with the screen in front of the timber fence, isn't painting it superfluous? And the brick wall looks fine. I think that if you take care of your screening plants - fertiliser, water etc, you will have a screen that effectively hides the fence well. So why not just wait? I like the contrasts of colour already present and would think very carefully about any changes. Maybe a change in pot colour and shape. The black pot is dull. As a professional, my advice to clients is to keep colour limited. Work with greens and neutrals and have minimal tho high impact colour. This way the limited use of colour is classic and really effective. Alison...See MoreTuscan wall ideas for courtyard wall wow factor
Comments (9)When you render the bricks I would consider leaving some of them exposed here and there - that reminds me of old Tuscan buildings! I would include some large terracotta pots with olive trees or lemon trees, also as others have suggested some brightly coloured geraniums in hanging baskets against the wall or in terra cotta pots. Here are a couple of shots of my back deck (which isn't looking its absolute best) but to give you an idea of the large pots and colour. You have a beautiful spot to work with good luck! Sue...See MoreJulie Herbert
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