Hi I would like suggestions on what to plant in this garden, it is about 9 metres long, I am thinking of stand plant with something underneath? e.g. 5 Standard Bay Trees with miniature red flax’s, I am a mere male so don't want to much maintenance, Thanks
How about some fruit trees. There are mini versions of several types of fruit that won't get too big. Also citrus. You get flowers in and then hanging fruit.
budgel,
Jan 5, 11:39am
Whatever you decide on, wait until the heat of summer is over.
mechnificent,
Jan 5, 2:24pm
Port wine magnolia. Good growers(even I grew one), and a beautiful sweet smell.
samanya,
Jan 5, 5:06pm
I note that the OP is in ChCh - & citrus is a good option [if he likes them] but they do need to be frost protected while they are young. I'm in Nth Canterbury & we get some doozy frosts, but I have a very productive lemon [Meyer] & Tangelo & lime - all fruiting well atm, but they get covered with frost cloth over winter. I consider it well worth it.
samanya,
Jan 5, 5:16pm
Bay trees tend to sucker a bit - Standardised Laurels might be an option & I'd suggest with the green of whatever you choose, plus the red of the flaxes, Alchemilla mollis (Lady's Mantle) would look good, lime green with fluffy flowers, lowish maintenance & would give a good colour 'lift' against the brown fence - just my opinion. https://www.gardenia.net/plant/alchemilla-mollis [some lovely ideas on this site] Good luck in your decision.
lythande1,
Jan 5, 6:37pm
Bay trees grow into massive trees you know. 8m or so. No. Low Maintenance? A groundcover, thyme or something.
nzhel,
Jan 14, 12:10am
Bought one of these yesterday at Mitre10 as it caught my eye. Have researched it online and nothing but good comments about it. Could be worth considering.
What aspect is the garden? Hard to tell from the photos but suspect it faces south, which will influence choice of plants' shade/sun preference, frost exposure, etc.
timturtle,
Jan 15, 12:59pm
no, it faces North west, thanks
nzrose7,
Jan 15, 2:25pm
They can grow taller than you would expect, as do camellias if they like the soil.
meoldchina,
Jan 28, 11:02pm
I would be tempted to cut away some of the lawn and create a more interesting shape to the border. A few curves. Nothing too dramatic.
mcgolly,
Jan 31, 2:32pm
You could ask Melania, I understand she has experience in garden designs and is unemployed at the moment.
holly-rocks,
Feb 1, 4:27pm
How about hydrangeas? They do die back during winter and you need to cut them back once a year but other than that, they super easy to grow.
urbanlife,
Aug 20, 4:08pm
What about espaliered apple? Would look good and be productive.
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