Yeah, yeah yeah - right plant, right place. But what does this old cliche mean in the real world? In this episode, I break down the old concept into site parameters (restrictions) and plant functions (desirable traits).
Site Parameter Examples
Available space
Temperature
Frost
Wind
Altitude
Humidity
Topography
Substrate
Mulch
Average rainfall
Drought
Irrigation
Sunlight
Salt
Micro climate
Aspect
Slope gradient
Reflected light
Reflected heat
Rockeries
Pathways
Wind corridors
Depressed areas
Raised areas
Flat areas
Common pests/diseases
Plant Function Examples
Biodiversity resources
Playgrounds
Rockeries
Grey water
Fire retardant
Growth habit
Erosion control
Rain gardens
Micro-catchments
Bioswales
Water cleaning
Sensory
Maintenance budget
Order and creativity
Layering
Repetition
Unity
Rhythm
Contrast
Balance
Colour
Form
Texture
Line
Proportion
Focal points
Seasonal interest
Mass planting
Specimen planting
Feature
Sightline preservation
Screening & privacy
Wind break
Hedging
Borders
Roadside planting
Parkland
Street tree
Modern garden
Traditional garden
Native garden
This episode is based on my experiences as a qualified horticulturist of over a decade, and a webinar presentation I developed with Todd Layt for Ozbreed of the same title.
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