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Shrubs and Spikes

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 shrubby garden, where paths get crowded out in the height of summer.

 The rain has some advantages!
Summer Growth in Middle Garden

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.

The View From Duck Lawn

Both these views of Middle Garden are taken from the unfortunately named Duck Lawn. And where exactly are the ducks? Don't ask! But the name has stuck.

 I love green cordylnes - but they are oh so messy!
A Sunny, Shining Spring Garden

These basic green Cordylines are favourites with me - many New Zealand gardeners wouldn't agree, probably because they shed their old leaves. And they do need space to grow.

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