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What to plant at the centre of this small garden?

veronica50
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What to plant at the centre of this small garden?

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Hi ,

Have this project and needing some ideas on what to plant on the centre of this side garden . It’s next to the house . 

JacobZ
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Re: what to plant at the centre of this small size garden ?

Hi @veronica50,

 

Your garden looks like it would get full sun throughout the day, so we'd need to use plants that are sustainable in this environment.

 

Whereabouts are you located? The climate in Darwin is going to be different from somewhere like Hobart, so knowing your general conditions would certainly help.

 

Are you looking for a tall centrepiece for the garden, or are you planning on having something relatively low?

 

Was there a specific look you are going for? A centrepiece or small tree perhaps? 

 

I noted in a previous post that you wanted your plants to be low-maintenance and without berries. I am assuming the same criteria apply here? 

 

For a strong centrepiece that suits most Australian climates, a gymea lily or an olive tree could work. The Gymea Lily gives height and drama with its tall flower spikes, while the Olive Tree offers a timeless, sculptural look and soft silver-green foliage. Both thrive in full sun and handle heat well, making them ideal for creating structure and focus in the garden.

 

If you could provide some further context, I'd be more than happy to suggest other options.

 

Jacob

 

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