New Idea

GARDEN SECRETS

CREATE A BORDER OF LOW-WATERNEEDI­NG PLANTS THAT OOZE COLOUR

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1 DROUGHT BUSTERS

Don’t reject vibrant borders just because water is short. Replace thirsty species with masses of Mediterran­ean, Australian and South African flowering plants.

2 HIGH IN THE DRY

Look to achilleas, coneflower­s, everlastin­g daisies, Pride of Madeiras (Echiums sp), gaillardia­s, penstemons, pokers and sedums in their many forms and colours.

3 ON THE WIND

For variety, use Aussie ornamental grasses such as common tussock grass (Poa labillardi­erei), spiny-head mat-rush (Lomandra longifolia) and one of the dianellas.

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Striking red hot pokers (kniphofia sp)

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