CIRCLES OF LIFE

A Corten-steel pavilion with rooftop plantings was the focal point of the Circle Work garden by Rob Waddell from Waddell Landscapes. Grasses and shrubs in shades of soft lime, grey-green and dusty pink proved a perfect foil for the rusty tones of the steel. “The key is to use hardy plants,” says Rob. “They’ll be copping a lot of sun, so grasses and strappy-leafed plants work well.” For this design, he specified a mix of miscanthus, liriope, convolvulus, rosemary and Eupatorium megalophyllum (purple mist flower). “Aim for a mix of plants with height variations and different textures,” he says. Well-fertilised soil and good irrigation systems are also crucial.