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Don’s Expert Answers: I have a very narrow garden bed between my fence and concrete around my house of approximately 250mm. Is there anything I can plant that would go to 2m or a bit less in that space. I like the look of a pencil pine but can’t seem to find something small enough. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks very much

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Question From:
Anthony Faulkner in Rocky Point, Wyong New South Wales

Nature of problem:
I have a very narrow garden bed between my fence and concrete around my house of approximately 250mm. Is there anything I can plant that would go to 2m or a bit less in that space. I like the look of a pencil pine but can’t seem to find something small enough. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks very much

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Answer:
Sorry Anthony, but you have sent no information about hours of sunlight, type of soil etc, so I am unable help you.

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