Garden Ideas
Worth making
Dwarf Bamboo
City Beach
Japanese Maple
Good Wall Colour
Charcoal walls
Pergola Design
Potted, a good idea
Gary loves Hydrangias
Possible front fence
Good Layering
Soften the boundaries High walls can feel overpowering in a small space, but in this courtyard garden climbers beautify the walls with their green leafy texture. They also reduce the perception of height as they visually connect to the lower level planting. The tall urn at the centre of the garden trains the eye to the garden itself and away from the tall buildings outside.
Unify house and garden. It’s all about making connections in small outdoor spaces so that house and garden read as one large area. In this Sydney garden the house opens up to a timber deck with the same timber also used further into the garden. When the doors are open, the area becomes one lovely big space. Tropical plants around the edges give this garden a resort vibe, the lushness of the planting balanced by the small patch of simple emerald green lawn.
Pergola Idea
12. Star jasmine You have to make use of every available centimetre in small urban gardens. Not just the ground but up fences, walls and vertical structures too. That’s where climbing plants come into their own and there’s none better for this job than star jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides). Unlike many other climbers, star jasmine looks good all year round with its glossy dark green leaves and white scented flowers that appear during spring and summer. It’s also tolerant of shade, frost and dry conditions. TIP: Star jasmine also works well as a ground cover and a hedge, if clipped regularly.
Dietes
Japanese Maple
Crab Apple Trees
Permanent seating
Easiest succulents to grow with minimal water
Sabrina
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