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Lifestyle

Crassula ovata

Euphorbia trigona

pavers and stepping stones, go for to the market. One giant, upright
large elements in strong shapes. Top tip: Before you get started, create Elephant Ear in a large contemporary
Big square pavers will fill up a space a mood board for how you want planter will steal the spotlight, while
nicely while creating bold lines and the ultimate vibe of your space to three leafy banana trees (Musa ensete
the feeling of spaciousness. translate. Consider what experience – the edible banana) in three matching
4. Repetition is key: choose two hero you would like to have in the garden upright planters look fabulous in a row.
plants for long beds and repeat them and what sort of feeling you’re after • Philodendron Hope and Xanadu are
throughout the bed border. Clean and when relaxing or entertaining in the both equally striking when repeated
contemporary plants and containers space. in a long border in sun or semi-shade
will extend the theme well. Turn your areas.
plants into focal points by planting Top plant picks • Viburnum odoratissimum is good for
them in the same container that is • The Euphorbia family has some striking a wall of green or hedging. The strong
duplicated throughout the garden. members that will make a statement structure of this plant works beautifully
5. Shape your world: geometric in the right setting and pot. Ghost with swaying wild grass such as Aristida
shapes are everything in the the Euphorbia in a charcoal black pot junciformis, which should be cut down
minimalistic garden. You can achieve against a concrete polished wall to when it falls over.
this by strategically laying your pavers create a dramatic effect. Euphorbia • Crassula ovata for sun to shade is a
in a diamond shape or designing your trigona, either the red or green versions, versatile indigenous succulent with
beds with clean-cut lines and sharp also make magnificent potted features shiny green leaves.
corners. Garden centres and home and can tolerate indoor environments. • One or two large single pots with a
stores stock bold water features and • Equally fascinating is the Alocasia Ficus lyrata or bamboo palm are ideal
garden furniture that will help to family. In recent months, a number of in a row of upright, narrow planters
extend your theme even further. new varieties have been introduced along a side wall.

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