They say patience is a virtue, and when it comes to gardens, this is very true. When a garden is newly constructed the hard structures are immediately evident, however the plants generally don’t portray the full picture yet. It takes time for the full picture to emerge. Especially trees as they grow, will add another dimension to the garden. Secondary plants might look dominant straight after installation whereas the intended dominant plants or structural framework will only emerge after a few years. A long term vision is required to anticipate and plan all this. That’s why skilled and experienced planning is the key to a successful garden in the long term.
On this note :
I had been thinking about inspiration when I realised I need look no further than my own garden. During its life a garden goes through many stages. One of the best and exciting ones is when all of a sudden all the intended shapes and textures come together and the design intention becomes fully evident. I think this is currently happening in parts of my garden. The structural plants such as Buxus japonica and Lily Pilly varieties have matured and their intended shapes are now clearly visible. I love the contrast of formal shapes and softer, loosely structured plants such as grasses, Baeckia Mt Tozer and the architectural looking Cordylines and Mexican Lilies.
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