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Spikes of Cordylines and New Zealand flaxes combine with the delicate leaves of variegated Pittosporums to give Middle Garden its essential look. It's a classic shrubby and spiky New Zealand garden. ![]() Middle Garden from Duck Lawn - 2008 The plants need boisterous pruning, and the Pittosporums need constant trimming. And just occasionally a winter snow storm will break some of their bendy branches. ![]() Middle Garden from Duck Lawn - 2006 These views of Middle Garden are all taken from the unfortunately named Duck Lawn. And where exactly are the ducks? Don't ask! But the name has stuck. Duckless LawnI often refer to this oval paddock-grass area as 'Duckless Lawn'. Hmm... Blame a certain red border collie dog named Rusty for that... ![]() Middle Garden from Duck Lawn - 2006 These basic green Cordylines are favourites with me - many New Zealand gardeners wouldn't agree. Cordylines are forever messy, shedding their old leaves. And they do need space to grow.
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