Outdoor Area - Plant/Design ideas
Hi there
Seeking ideas to jazz up/redo this area:
We have just had a new wooden fence installed and need to make a new start entirely on the garden - would like some design ideas especially for screening plants that won't grow past pergola, or maybe hedge that can screen, and can be trimmed. Back garden needs plants that won't compromise structure of retaining wall.
*Courtyard gets western sun in Brisbane.
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Kate
6 months agoRelated Discussions
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6 months ago
Julie Herbert
6 months agoPainting your fences dark as suggested will look great, ornamental pears will give you a beautiful private outlook, and be tall enough to screen the neighbours, you could add a raised rendered bed or plant a hedge along other wall, viburnum‘emerald lustre’ can be grown tall or kept to the desired height and gives a beautiful lush shiny foliage with pink coloured new growth , it’s hardy and gorgeous.
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6 months agoJulie Herbert
6 months agoThat’s a great site Clarence, also check Fleming’s for great suggestions, Gardening with Angus, some Lilly pilly are prone to pests and diseases, getting them treated before planting is wise so nothing attacks other planting. You could also have a fire pit that could double as a piece of art when not in use. pyrus underplanted with star jasmine , and adding solar lighting gives an extra dimension and looks fabulous.
Kate