25 October 2012
Athfield Drive
Bethlehem
Tauranga
We had a lovely visit to Joans formal/cottage garden nestled in the leafy suburb of Bethlehem. She established her garden from scratch 9 years ago where they built a Landmark home.
Her driveway was lined with an effect white garden – of standard iceberg roses, lambs ear and a white camellia hedge. The entrance of the house was highlighted with stunning tall cone shaped and tiered lilly pilly. Although very effective and fast growing Joan pointed out that they are not an ideal specimen due to their susceptibility to thrips. She sprays them fortnightly with confidor to control the disease.
The back garden is stunning with a 4 tiered hedge separating the lower garden with the upper. This was very effective and much enjoyed by all of us. Between one layer of the hedge were Vulcon or black magnolia which would be striking in flower.
The 3 Curly Robina lined in one garden made for an interesting aspect of the garden, although not a particularity robust tree in the wind.
The back garden was more of a casual cottage garden with lots of variety and colour, with a few vegetables along the way!
Michelle
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