Forget get about ‘Give me a home among the gumtrees, with lots of plum trees’ – down-under we have cities too and not everyone is lucky enough to have their own front yard. These resourceful urban dwellers have created a garden where there was none. All you need is a nice collection of potted plants - a wide footpath helps - and you’re set provided local council doesn’t get all worked up about it...
The Potted Pavement
Australia
They have been kind enough to share their makeshift garden with the whole street and it makes us smile every time we pass by.
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I think it looks fantastic! I find that as most Australians are used to living, or grew up in, large suburban houses, we urban dwelling Aussies have been a bit slow with the conversion to small, cool living. This is a standout use of space and creative thinking.
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Looks like something i would do (not sure mine would look this good, though.) Also reminds me of a dumpling house in chinatown where the proprietors started an amazing project in 5-gal food service buckets - under awnings, facing the parking lot. They had tons of plants; I just remember dracaenas and a gigantic rubber tree.
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