https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:56:00 +0000 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 12:22:31 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=36278 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36278&PID=1180415&title=easy-care-plants#1180415 Author: happymumma
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Posted: 19 October 2010 at 12:22pm

You could also do chamomile - it spreads so would deal with the weeds.  I think it flowers too.]]> Tue, 19 Oct 2010 12:22:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36278&PID=1180415&title=easy-care-plants#1180415 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36278&PID=1179283&title=easy-care-plants#1179283 Author: kiwi2
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Posted: 17 October 2010 at 10:38pm

Just read cottage style. Lavendar. Or box hedging. I would definately look at a minature orange or lemon.   I have seen some cool topairy ones.   ]]> Sun, 17 Oct 2010 22:38:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36278&PID=1179283&title=easy-care-plants#1179283 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36278&PID=1179281&title=easy-care-plants#1179281 Author: kiwi2
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Posted: 17 October 2010 at 10:35pm

Cordylines and grasses are low maintenence. You can forget to water them every now and then.

But I like the silver beet and rhubarb theme. Maybe a dwarf citrus tree too or dwarf apple. Anything you can put in a pot really.

If you want permanent plants and not a seasonal garden then I recommend putting some weedmat down and some bark or stones on top around the plants. ]]> Sun, 17 Oct 2010 22:35:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36278&PID=1179281&title=easy-care-plants#1179281 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36278&PID=1179054&title=easy-care-plants#1179054 Author: Bizzy
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Posted: 17 October 2010 at 2:41pm

silverbeet would be cool on the porch, it grows well - or rhubarb - and then you can just pop out and pick some when you want.
or how bout a swan plant - just have to watch the kids dont try and eat it is all..
tomatoes, sweet williams, sweet peas, or how bout some succulents.

if you go to the local plant centre and tell them what sort of area you have to plant out they should be able to advise you.]]> Sun, 17 Oct 2010 14:41:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36278&PID=1179054&title=easy-care-plants#1179054 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36278&PID=1179033&title=easy-care-plants#1179033 Author: newme
Subject: 36278
Posted: 17 October 2010 at 1:52pm

We live in a cottage style house and there are two large raised gardens in front of the verandah. They get full sun, but the soil can get quite dry.
We currently have some roses planted there but there is room for lots more, and I want to plant something in the soil so I don't constantly have to do the weeding.

Anyone got any ideas for what I should plant here? I want something that is easy care, looks nice, maybe something that spreads, maybe something that smells nice, or even something edible?

Thanks
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