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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
So you’re ready to take the plunge and start working with a landscape designer or architect, exciting! If you’ve never created a garden before (in fact… even if you have) getting started with a designer can be a little overwhelming. Some people even find it hard to know what they really want. Fear not, we’re here to give you a …
This new landscape design proposes a luxuriant hidden retreat. Tucked behind this Mount Pleasant residence, a small space is expertly utilised to produce the sense of a tropical vacation. Populated with luxe finishes, a tiled concrete pool, and verdant, low-maintenance plantings, this garden represents the year-long stay-cation these busy clients are looking for. A glass pool fence disappears into the …
Green walls come in all styles and sizes and are a great choice for those of us with a plant appetite that’s bigger than our horizontal plant space. This is one of our favourite Perth vertical gardens from recent years, the planting is soft, varied, and organic, accenting the other elements of this beautifully landscaped garden. Eclectic but well balanced, …
As the years come and go, so do tastes in landscape design. This year has been an interesting one. We’re fortunate enough to be able to afford some insight into the beautiful garden features that have been in high demand this year. Some of these have been consistently in vogue for a time. Others have fallen into favour more recently. …
Is your garden ready for the Christmas holidays? As the year seems to accelerate into the Holiday period, we’re all under increasing pressure to prepare for long awaited, possibly dreaded, houseguests. December looms, and it’s crunch time. Yes, now’s the time to put our efforts into convincing friends and family that neither weed nor spider has ever dare set foot …
A curved limestone retaining wall contrasts with the polished concrete, whilst a prominent feature letterbox sits proud to announce the commencement of the steps down to a curved stone paved entry. Planting is a juxtaposition of species to flank the uneven ends of the broad steps. Plants flower seasonally to give a whimsical planting palette. Hardy succulents in striking greys …
