Flower Show Display April 2004
Our display at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show won Silver Medal in Show Garden Display and won Best Use of Plants as well. Hover over a plant to view its name.
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Putting
the pieces of the low water puzzle together
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The intention of this garden is to demonstrate how design, construction and plant selection/zoning can create an interesting garden using less water. |
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The design employs surfaces that allow rain to permeate into the soil rather than creating waste run-off down drains. |
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The garden does not contain any lawn or water features. |
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The on-site construction methods use no water, the paving manufacture process uses recycled water and they are cut with a laser rather than a water-cooled saw. The walls are dry stacked stone. |
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Mulches and surfaces have moisture conserving, weed suppressing and decorative roles. |
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Featuring many wonderful plants from the Proteaceae family, which have low water needs once established. The planting design emphasises year-round foliage form, texture and colour, the striking bracts and flowers are considered wonderful seasonal features. |
