Ep.208 Right plant, right place: Site parameters x plant functions - Daniel Fuller

Yeah, yeah yeah - right plant, right place. But what does this old cliche mean in the real world? In this episode, I break down the old concept into site parameters (restrictions) and plant functions (desirable traits).Site Parameter ExamplesAvailable spaceTemperatureFrostWindAltitudeHumidityTopographySubstrateMulchAverage rainfallDroughtIrrigationSunlightSaltMicro climateAspectSlope gradientReflected lightReflected heatRockeriesPathwaysWind corridorsDepressed areasRaised areasFlat areasCommon pests/diseasesPlant Function ExamplesBiodiversity resourcesPlaygroundsRockeriesGrey waterFire retardantGrowth habitErosion controlRain gardensMicro-catchmentsBioswalesWater cleaningSensoryMaintenance budgetOrder and creativityLayeringRepetitionUnityRhythmContrastBalanceColourFormTextureLineProportionFocal pointsSeasonal interestMass plantingSpecimen plantingFeatureSightline preservationScreening & privacyWind breakHedgingBordersRoadside plantingParklandStreet treeModern gardenTraditional gardenNative gardenThis episode is based on my experiences as a qualified horticulturist of over a decade, and a webinar presentation I developed with Todd Layt for Ozbreed of the same title.Find your next job, or post a job ad: https://hortpeople.comFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @PlantsGrowHere / Facebook: @PlantsGrowHerePodcast - Join our Facebook group!VISIT OUR WEBSITEwww.PlantsGrowHere.comYou’ll find heaps of educational blog articles, including How To Prune For Natural Shape, What Relationships Do Plants Have With Other Organisms?, and What Is Healthy Soil, And How Can We Build It?.LET'S WORK TOGETHERAre you in the industry or an enthusiast with something of value to share? We're always on the hunt for interesting people, doing interesting things. If you'd like to work with us send a message via our online form or a direct email to [email protected].