For camelias to survive in this west-facing position with hydrophobic soil, the design brought a mature tree to provide protection, with close proximity of all plantings so that plants and trees could protect each other. Heavy soil amendments and robust reticulation were also crucial.
The new path was paved with old pavers in a meandering curve, and the Hibiscus and Murraya (originally planted up against the windows) repurposed for new roles in the space