Browse Forums Landscape & Garden Design 1 Jun 30, 2009 5:26 pm Im trying to find plants that will be suitable to go under the eve of the house. We have one blank brick wall, not many windows, its an older house with dark bricks and I want plants to cover up the awful brick colour. This wall gets full afternoon sun and full shade in the morning - im thinking golden cane palms for next to the wall, but next to the windows im a bit lost. Next to the windows I want something that wouldnt grow too high and preferably flowers... Any suggestions welcome A friend suggested bambino boganvillias, but I think these tend to grow out of control ? Terresa Re: Plants under eve 2Jul 01, 2009 2:21 am well first of all is the sun and shade you quote in the summer or winter? Re: Plants under eve 4Jul 01, 2009 11:41 am Well here in Perth, depending on the aspect and shade they won't I need more info Re: Plants under eve 5Jul 01, 2009 4:31 pm Thanks for the replies. Fu Manchu well first of all is the sun and shade you quote in the summer or winter? Maybe I should just keep the palms in pots and see how they go. How about the bambino boganvillia's - would there be enough sun for them to survive? Re: Plants under eve 6Jul 01, 2009 4:33 pm be wary of roots. 2 reasons 1 - can move your house (brick timber or concrete) 2 - Termites. "I never learned a thing until I finished school" - Unknown "You can get anything accomplished, If you don't mind who gets the credit" - Ned Hay Re: Plants under eve 8Jul 01, 2009 11:48 pm With the above plants these just are not an issue. It isn't like we are planting a Tuart tree nearby. When garden beds are against the house you do need to be mindfull of termite barrier mesh and or letting mulch build up against the walls. If you use pots in that area you can expect your water consumption to be very high to keep them watered adequately. The plants you choose will need to tolerate the sun and shade. The Bams will just go terrible for one half the year and great for the other. Maybe some nice dracaenas will do well and keep things manageable and simple. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ I always say them, Murrayas. Also look at growing Vibernam Tinus. Being in Perth you won't have the amazing choice others do in the rest of Australia. Get the soil right. Spend time and money on it otherwise your plants will cost you money for all the years to come. Use certified organic soils where ever you can. Get the irrigation right. Avoid shrub heads and microsprayers. Use MP rotators and netafim subsurface drip line. mulch heavily with mulches that would hurt to walk on with no shoes. Why? because they will have irregular pieces that are not going to absorb water into the mulch itself. Just watch how high on the wall you go Correas will be good. check this link for a bunch more ideas. http://www.watercorporation.com.au/W/wa ... -2374-1092 Kanga paws might survive and are worth a try anyway Philothecas which have aromatic foliage are worth a shot. nice flowers too. Hope that is some help. What do you want it to look like in your mind? any chance of a photo? Murraya could be a great option for you. It creates a great tall screening hedge but doesn't drop fruit like lily pilly. The flowers smell divine. 2 10712 I want to build a bigger driveway (without a nature strip) than has been approved under my CDC. I’ve also had a DA approved to build a deck. It looks like I can do this… 0 5001 Hi All, about to commence a bathroom renovation and need some advice on subfloor works. Current subfloor is hardwood T&G floorboards on 90x45 joists, but intention is to… 0 6080 |