The Story Of Gardening Australian Garden Design

They were planting succulent gardens growing living walls and enjoying fresh fruit and veggies grown at home before any of these became trendy in the u s.

The story of gardening australian garden design. Gardens in asia america africa australia. In the city where shoebox apartments and high rise living are the norm having a passion for gardening can be tough. The panaromic vistas from this hilltop home on sydney s northern beaches inspired the owners to create a special garden one that matched the setting and their striking new home.

Plant eye catching shrubs or upright dwarf conifers in available corners. She chats with andrew laidlaw who has been designing gardens for more than 30 years. Grow an australian garden in any style you choose.

Make an intelligent site assessment reinforce the spirit of the place. Follow the slope or slant of your property and plant erosion control specimens where needed. Sophie discovers the story of a historic glass house and how it has finally been teamed up with a perfectly suited set of plants all the way from madagascar.

Design your ornamental beds to complement the design of your home. When you are creating an australian style garden there are three important points to consider. According to matthew cantwell the director of sydney based secret gardens today s top trends are productive gardens swimming pools and great furniture.

Turning to landscape architect hugh burnett the design combines practicality access on a very steep slope a desire to create a relaxed ambience and a garden that conveys a uniquely australian feel. But if you re lucky enough to have even the tiniest of balconies you can still flex those gardening muscles.