Garden Design Archives - Page 3 of 19 - Andrea Whitely Garden Consultant

On a global scale, we all know that the plant world is vital to the survival of our planet.

On a micro and very personal level though, I should begin by saying why plants matter to me. I’m unashamedly a sentimental fool when it comes to gardening and well, everything else really if I’m completely honest.

Those who really know me are fully aware that reminiscing about the past and the things that have made me happy and sad, is an important part of what makes me the person that I am.

Plants for me have definitely been solid markers in my life.

Have you planted things purely because they remind you of a person or a garden that you loved?

I always incorporate plants and trees into my garden designs that matter to my clients.

It’s winter here and there is no greater joy than seeing the stunning blooms of camellias in other people’s gardens as I travel around conducting garden maintenance in Perth as well as in my own garden.

These plants you would think, belong in cold climate gardens and have no place in Perth, not true. Our winters are pretty mild in comparison to other parts of the world and this winter we’ve been blessed with some lovely warm, sunny days with rainy evenings. This has been great for gardens and absolutely fabulous for camellias.

It is true that in recent years camellias have gone out of fashion for many designers and so you don’t see them featured as much as you used to but I am here to share with you that you really can’t get a tougher plant that needs less water or love.

Category: Garden Design

Why Plants Matter

This Week In The Garden, I Am Admiring My Camellias In Full Bloom