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Need ideas for back garden

Another garden that I'm getting ready to do. So far we have decided that we are going to paint the yellow fence grey to match the sides.

Definitely wanting to raise the back fence for privacy but unsure the best way to do it.

Need some advice on what low maintenance plants I could use ect.

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JacobZ

Hi @Taylamarie01,

That sounds like a great project. Painting the yellow fence grey will definitely help unify the space and give it a more modern look.

For raising the back fence, a popular and relatively simple option is using fence extension panels. You can attach them to the top of your existing fence posts. Just make sure to check the height regulations for your area first. Slatted screens are a stylish choice and can add extra privacy without making the space feel closed in. You might also like to check out our Fence Extension Installation Service as an option.

As for low-maintenance plants, here are a few versatile options:

Lomandra – tough, drought-tolerant, and great for structure.
Dianella – hardy with strappy leaves and small flowers.
Westringia – great as a clipped hedge or informal shrub.
Grevillea– compact varieties stay neat and flower beautifully.
Correa – low-growing and bird-attracting with bell-shaped flowers.

You have a wonderfully blank canvas, so I'm excited to see what you come up with.

Allow me to tag @Dave-1, @mich1972 and @DIYGnome to see if they have any fantastic ideas.

Let me know what you think and if you have further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

Jacob

Dave-1

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/50997#Comment_50997

Good Morning @Taylamarie01

I like your idea of making the fences uniform in colour 🙂

I would also suggest the fence extensions that @JacobZ has. It would be easy and would block out that view.

I like shrubs/small trees as I no flowers in my garden as I know they will require some effort to maintain and generally maintence only happens when I mow the lawn 🙂

Crepe Myrtles have develop a beautiful bark after a few years growth, plus masses of flowers. They do need pruning every couple of years to give the best shape.

Maybe a coffee tree, slow growing but has a bunch of heavy leaves, frost is not a friend tho.

Dave

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