The Gale Garden
Morphett Vale
Sunday Sept 15th
Open 10am-4.30pm
This artistic, skilfully designed and superbly maintained garden will be opening
as a special ticketed event. Please book through Trybooking below.
Entry will be $8 with no concessions.
The charity for this Garden is the Fred Hollows Foundation
The smartly stepped and beautifully trimmed grevillea hedge in front of the property opens onto a tree lined drive and immediately it is evident that this is an exceptional garden! More lines of hedging snake curvaceously around; some are double hedges with plant species chosen for their contrasting textures and the varying tones of their foliage. Others, like the vivid cerise flowered bougainvillea add a bold pop of colour. Several very tall hedges have been creatively shaped to form striking focal points, at the same time cleverly screening sheds and tanks. However, it is the multitude of tightly trimmed topiary balls that steal the show! Many are the silver foliage of Teucrium fruiticans (germander) but there are others in all shades of green to provide contrast – and all are pruned to perfection!
Numerous trees add height and shade the lovely early 1900s heritage listed villa. A formal rose garden is enclosed by rosemary hedges and steps lead to another hedged area where an elegant multi stemmed Russian olive is positioned to be the focus for the long vista from the driveway and the lower garden. Tough water efficient perennials along with Australian and Mediterranean plants that have proven their ability to survive the difficult clay over limestone soil are planted in drifts throughout the garden and provide colour and add more interesting foliage combinations. Imaginative garden ornaments, many made by the owner from natural materials are well placed throughout the garden!