This landscape design project prioritises the experience of viewing the garden from within the home. Plantings of varying heights and textures allow light to flow into the glass stairwell of this modern home, highlighting the structure of the space and treating anyone indoors to a lush, sculptural view that transforms as they ascend or descend the stairs. Gardens are experienced …
Design Inspiration – Contemporary Courtyard
This landscape design project is a small space that packs a lot of luxury, greenery and comfort into a relatively small space. Featuring its own kitchen, floating concrete seating, and a mature tree planted in the middle of the home, this garden is an oasis within the home. A carefully selected palette of tiered plantings agains a dark wall make …
Garden Update – Mount Lawley
This Mount Lawley residence has been under our care for a number of years. In that time, it has matured into a lush, pillowy paradise. We recently had the opportunity to photograph this now mature garden after one of its maintenance services. Thick and verdant, this rustic landscape is a perfect compliment to its home. Softly shaped foliage in distinctive …
Concrete Vs Fibreglass Pools
The Pros and Cons of Concrete and Fibreglass Pools Installing a pool is a big decision, and often the largest single expense you will encounter when landscaping your home. TDL designed & installed pools are all concrete, but it’s important our customers understand why we work that way, and whether a concrete pool or a fibreglass pool is more suitable …
Concrete Pool & Garden Design Ideas
Concrete Pool & Landscaping Ideas The biggest benefit of a concrete pool is its flexibility in design. When you install a concrete pool, the world is your oyster! Maybe you’ve got a design in mind, maybe you’re still mulling over your options, we’ve put together this list to help you think through the various facets of concrete pool design & …
Plant Supply in 2020 – the Year of the Plant
2020 – The Year of the Plant In 2019, the United Nations named 2020 the International Year of Plant Health, and as we look back on 2020, it’s turned out to be a downright prescient choice. 2020 was a shockingly huge year in horticulture. Plant sales rose substantially since the start of 2020, and nurseries struggled to keep stock of …
Design Inspiration – Cottesloe Lush & Hardy
This dramatic two-property design was a delightful challenge. The two massive contemporary structures at the centre of the project needed a landscape which functionally separated the two homes on the site but drew them together stylistically. Blends of naturalistic and more manicured patches of hardy plants relate this design to the architecture. Jagged and pointed plantings of mixed heights and …
Garden Inspiration – Mid-Century Stirling
This elegant & understated property required a garden design to match. The home overlooks a densely planted slope featuring swathes of carefully chosen colours and textures. As the hillside grows in, it will form a soft and lush blanket of contrasting tones. At the rear of the property is a manicured but welcoming space for living, a classic and well …
How a Perth Pool and Landscape was Remodelled Into an Oasis
A lot of people look at their pool or garden and find themselves unhappy, but have a hard time working out how to improve. As part of our heroic efforts to promote beautiful gardens around Perth, we’re going to take you through one of our projects. Take a look at just how much a landscape can be improved by the …
Questions to ask your Landscape Designer or Architect
When preparing to engage with a Landscaper Designer or Architect it’s important to do your research. Choosing the right designer will impact your process and your end result. Here are some questions you may like to consider asking to find your perfect landscaping partner. What are your services? If you’re looking for a landscape designer, it’s important to establish upfront …