The Catch-All Botany Thread

[KichigaiNeko]

Debate is still raging over the planting for ths area. Current thinking is a 'Macro-bonsai' of Betula pendula under-planting of what I haven't decided yet. Aspect is Westerly and it WILL cop alot of heat come Summer. Mulching will be of "Blue Metal" for the entire area ....Blue Metal is an aggregate often used for construction and also landscaping applications...for our non-Aussie members (http://www.creationlandscapesupplies.com...8/gravels/ ) The thinking is to have deciduous shade for the Master Bedroom

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This area of the front will be planted out with Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' (black Mondo Grass), Cuphea hyssopifolia 'White', and Thymus serpyllum (Creeping Thyme). Main cover will be 'Blue metal' again and the "Window box" will have Cuphea planted in it when the builders get around to sealing it. Please note Zen Badger's 'Bonsai Mountains'...the one on the left of frame he hopes will grow into a volcano some day...(bonsai one of course) and is viewed from my "Office" ..also a westerly aspect.

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The 'Backyard' and Alfresco area. The paving will incorporate 'The Summer House' while the rest of the 'Backyard will be planted our with a 'Vegie Patch', Fruiting Trees, "Pure Silk" Buffalo Grass and a Pyrostegia venusta along the back fence. All seating areas will be covered with a polycarbonate material know here as 'Laser Light' to allow the sunshine into the dwelling in winter.