Yeah, yeah yeah - right plant, right place. But what does this old cliche mean in the real world? In this episode, I break down the old concept into site parameters (restrictions) and plant functions (desirable traits).

Site Parameter Examples

• Available space
• Temperature
• Frost
• Wind
• Altitude
• Humidity
• Topography
• Substrate
• Mulch
• Average rainfall
• Drought
• Irrigation
• Sunlight
• Salt
• Micro climate
• Aspect
• Slope gradient
• Reflected light
• Reflected heat
• Rockeries
• Pathways
• Wind corridors
• Depressed areas
• Raised areas
• Flat areas
• Common pests/diseases

Plant Function Examples

• Biodiversity resources
• Playgrounds
• Rockeries
• Grey water
• Fire retardant
• Growth habit
• Erosion control
• Rain gardens
• Micro-catchments
• Bioswales
• Water cleaning
• Sensory
• Maintenance budget
• Order and creativity
• Layering
• Repetition
• Unity
• Rhythm
• Contrast
• Balance
• Colour
• Form
• Texture
• Line
• Proportion
• Focal points
• Seasonal interest
• Mass planting
• Specimen planting
• Feature
• Sightline preservation
• Screening & privacy
• Wind break
• Hedging
• Borders
• Roadside planting
• Parkland
• Street tree
• Modern garden
• Traditional garden
• Native garden

This episode is based on my experiences as a qualified horticulturist of over a decade, and a webinar presentation I developed with Todd Layt for Ozbreed of the same title.

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