Hi All,
I have been a long time lurker, first time poster so please be kind!
I have followed Fu's soil prep advice and have prepared and mulched 2 garden beds, I just cant work out what I want to do next!
The garden is North facing so gets plenty of morning sun. I would like something to give a bit of shade/privacy to the windows in summer but not so much it blocks out the warmth needed for winter.
low maintenance is key, so thinking a native garden...here are some pictures. Any suggestions are welcomed.
http://imgur.com/a/LhCol
I planted a mix of Phormiums, Lomandras and Nandinas in the main garden of my front yard. The Phormiums I planted grow to approx 1 to 1.2m and the others remain smaller. See my blog for pics.
I was going to suggest a deciduous tree like an Ornamental Pear which would allow for shade in summer and light in winter but it may be a little to close to your house.
Beware of natives - generally not so low maintenance unless you're happy with a completely untamed look.
Maybe look at some evergreen Magnolias?
I was going to suggest a deciduous tree like an Ornamental Pear which would allow for shade in summer and light in winter but it may be a little to close to your house.
A crimson spire (ornamental plum) grows quite narrow and gives good color. We have one near our front door for privacy.
I was going to suggest a deciduous tree like an Ornamental Pear which would allow for shade in summer and light in winter but it may be a little to close to your house.
A crimson spire (ornamental plum) grows quite narrow and gives good color. We have one near our front door for privacy.
Agreed, i have 3 of them planted 1m apart in our front, i can take a photo if you like.
Oakville Crimson Spire (Prunus cerasifera)
They flower very nice white fowers in spring. I also uplight mine at night. very nice effect.