It's not the size that counts...

It goes without saying that the houses in the inner west are often small. 

It also goes without saying that the gardens may match in size... 

but they deliver in spades.

This west-facing front yard features Magnolia Grandiflora 
var. Little Gem, underplanted with Lomandra tanika, a sturdy grass.  

The magnolia will grow to a height of 3 metres, providing shade 

and those lovely trademark rust coloured leaves.

After pulling up the ubiquitous Leichhardt Concrete, we laid bluestone pavers from EcoConcepts, embedded in 5mm Nepean River pebble.

Lomandra tanika features again at the back of the house, 

framing freshly laid Sir Walter Buffalo turf. 

The gorgeous sandstone wall is reclaimed dimension stone.

Budding Lillypilly (Syzygium paniculatum dwarf variety) has been planted in raised garden beds along the back and side fence.

The plants in full sun are already in bloom.

Come spring, this garden will be a lovely place for relaxing and entertaining.










For a consultation with the Butchart Gardens

Contact James Butchart

0408 264 964
or email
tbgarden@bigpond.net.au








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Loving this rainy summer

Sure, there haven't been many beach days this summer, 

but Sydney's gardens are loving the rain.

Plants like Frangipani (Plumeria actuifolia), and Magnolia "Little Gem" (Magnolia grandiflora) love to get wet, while the hardy Cordyline "Red Sensation" can cope with a variety of conditions. Grey leaf Lomandra (Lomandra confertifolia) provides a border for the back lawn.

At the front of the property, Agave (Agave attenuata), succulents that adore a humid environment, are bordered by purple leaved dwarf Flax (Phormium tenax "Elphin"), coastal rosemary (Westringia fruiticosa "Zena") and Cordyline.

A young Sydney Red Gum (Angophora costata) will provide 

colour and shade to a height of 15-20 metres at maturity. 

The border hedge of purple leaved Hop Bush (Dodonea viscosa) continues along the entire boundary, providing a thick screen at the side of the house.

The two Frangipani will provide shade and scent during the summer, while the dwarf Lillypilly (Syzigium "Hinterland Gold") will screen the fence 

with a lush, 3 metre tall hedge 

for privacy and an additional layer of green.

Kristen Martin, Landscape Architect

The Butchart Gardens, Landscaping

For a garden consultation

Contact

James Butchart

0408 264 964

james@butchartgardens.com.au