Question From:
Ivica in Largs Bay, Adelaide South Australia
Nature of problem:
What is the best plant/shrub to plant along a colorbond fence
Type of Plant (if known):
As above
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
Not applicable
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
Sandy/loam
How often do you water the plant:
Can water weekly
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
Fair bit – unsure
How long since you planted it:
Wanting to plant
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
No
Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
Outdoor
Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:
In ground
What other treatments have you given the plant:
Not applicable
Upload photo if available:
Other Comments:
Answer:
Hi Ivica, The only reliable way to work out which plants are most suitable for planting along your Colorbond fence is to walk around your block to see what is healthy, pretty and suitable for your needs. If you see a nice plant, pop into the house and ask them what it is (or get a flower and leaf sample for ID). Or you could ask local gardeners or at the local nursery. Local conditions of soil, rainfall, microclimate, closeness to the sea, etc all make it impossible for me to reliably help you to make your choice. You also need to decide what are the details of your plant needs: height (eg 2m.), do they need to be dense for privacy, do you want flowers and what colours do you like and are they plants for full sun or shade. Don
