Plant selection advice
Shelley O
5 years ago
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Comments (15)Do you have a budget in mind? preparation is the key to success, I would consider maintenance how much time do you have to spend on the garden, hedgers are great but to look great require a fair amount of consistant care. Firstly I would do a ph test on the soil, that will determine what you will be able to grow easily, you then need to consider light, how much sunlight does the area get, it looks to be quite compact being a driveway, drainage is another issue as from the picture it looks the have quite a slope to the area, the laws of gravity will have an effect on water infiltration, so plants at the highest point will have less water and the plants at the bottom will be subject to being water logged. I would be mindful of plants with thorns being such a small area and getting in and out of your car scratches are inevitable and dangerous for little kiddies eyes etc. Australian natives are great but most wont tolerate water logging and most prefer alkaline soils and wont do well in heavy shade. My choice would be to find a climber to suit the area there are many to choose from I love Hardenbergia Happy wanderer, Jasmine, honeysuckle and stephanotis just to name a few. Camelias are also something to consider but again all comes down to your soil ph....See MoreAdvice on fascade colour selection
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Comments (1)what are the structures in the lawn? but, unless you have time and energy for garden maintenance the neat lawn looks good as long as you also add matching lawn for the patch along the footpath but, subject to soil and local climate, with careful preparation and ongoing care i would have an informal bush garden of various pittosporums, callistemons, correas, dietes and native ground covers with rocks, logs and a bird bath to create a haven for wildlife, a view from inside and to screen out the road...See MoreSelecting long stem topiary plant
Comments (4)Hi, have a look at catalpa bignonioides Nana it is a magnificent standard , a real feature and grows beautifully in Melbourne, would look gorgeous in your garden....See Morehow2girl
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