- (Laurus nobilis) create a green screen on the southern side of Mikala and Rob's place, with less direct sun. They're a versatile choice for pots and can flavour your dinner!
- offer months of fruit picking in a full sun aspect, with rich soil and regular fertiliser.
- For an ornamental option, can provide colour and structure for years before they outgrow pots or need pruning.
- There is always a to help fill the gaps with non-fuss colour. (Hylotelephium cv.) are an autumnal showstopper, with an abundance of poofy pink blooms. They are easy to chop back or divide if they get too big or lanky.
- r (Lavandula dentata) keeps flowering despite full exposure to wind and sun, if it gets some rain! Having a scented plant adds another layer of delight to the garden.
- (Kennedia prostrata) is a favourite for Jules. "It just grows so happily, and when it's in flower it's bright red and yellow, absolutely stunning. So low maintenance, doesn't complain much."
- Use up vertical space with native climbers like . Feed and prune lightly and regularly to keep them happy and compact in a pot. And don't forget a strong, weighty trellis to support them — especially important in a rental so they don't overwhelm walls or railings.
- A versatile and popular climber, Mikala is excited to see (Ficus pumila) making a start on the walls. Cut back larger, mature shoots to keep it flat against walls or trellis.
- Jules and Alex are now turning an undercover, sheltered section into a fernery. There are lots of tough native fern options, like the (Davallia sp.) or (Doodia aspera). Many are epiphytes too — plants that naturally grow on tree branches, so they don't need much soil and can hang off a trellis or wall.