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The sub alpine look
These plants are in the wild, this look can be acheived domestically but it does take time. There are only a couple of different plants in this shot. Basically just low growing Hebe's, Tussocks and Grasses....
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A planting idea
These plants are in the wild, however this look can be acheived in a domestic setting, but it does take time....
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Snow tussocks
Simple plantings of large snow tussocks are effective. We believe placement should be random as it is in nature.
Taken above Skippers Canyon (Otago)...
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Alpine scrub look
This is a scrubby look but fits in well in certain settings. Once again there are only a few different plants here.
Photo taken above Skippers Canyon (Otago)...
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Macrocarpa and gravel steps
Steps and pathways create interset, where do they go ?...
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Sub alpine look
Tussocks, grasses and low growing hebe.
Photo taken above Skippers Canyon (Otago)...
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Mixed shrubs / tussocks
Mixed native shrubs and tussocks in their natural environment. Unfortunately we can't supply the mountains !...
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Formal designer settings
In this instance we worked in with a designer and the client's, sourced the plants and carried out the planting according to the supplied plans....
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Fire risk
The New Years Day 2010 fire in Roxburgh our home town is a reminder that you need to be careful where you plant. It is a good idea not to plant in a manner that could encourage fires such as directly against buildings. Careful plant selection can reduce the risk....
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