Re: hedges for very hot areas
- To: "Mediterannean Plants List" , b*@mx3.redestb.es
- Subject: Re: hedges for very hot areas
- From: t*@picknowl.com.au
- Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2000 09:26:30 +1030
- Priority: normal
Carob hedges were planted by the earliest colonists here in the
1840's and the hedges are still in good order today - and they look
excellent being well trimmed and tended by the owners fortunate
enough to have them. They are not watered or fed to my
knowledge. Wild olive is also used the same way and is equally as
successful. Once I suggested to a Greek garden owner that she
might consider Carobs or olives for formal treatment - hedges and a
stilt garden were on her agnda. Her landscaper was astonished.
Both trees have their traditional roles but no one seems to have
thought outside the square. I never did find out if my suggestion
was adopted.
Trevor Nottle
Garden Historian, Garden Writer, Designer, Consultant
WALNUT HILL, 5 Walker Street, Crafers, SA 5152 AUSTRALIA
Tel./ Fax. 61 8 83394210
