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How to create a welcoming side entrance: 10 expert landscaping tips
Landscaping AdviceIn today’s landscape, smaller block sizes and contemporary architectural designs sometimes mean that the main entrance is situated down the side of the house. This unique layout presents an opportunity to create an inviting entrance an...
Complete your landscape – finding the right fence for your property
Landscaping AdviceA fence is more than just a boundary, it’s an extension of your home’s personality and a key element your landscape design. When thoughtfully designed, a fence can enhance your landscape, complement your home’s architecture, and elev...
Valuable tips and advice direct from the TDL team
Landscaping AdviceBeginning a new home project can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re a beginner. Fortunately, when it comes to landscapes, our Residential team has seen every pitfall and collected a great big bag of tricks for resolving common pro...
How to design a low maintenance garden
Landscaping AdviceDesigning a low maintenance garden is not just about reducing the burden of labour on busy households; it’s also about creating a space that flourishes with less effort, allowing you to fully enjoy its beauty without the constant upkeep....
How Landscaping Adds Value to Your Home
Landscaping AdviceThe real impact of landscape design and landscaping on property value and home running expenses is a topic of keen interest, particularly in places like Perth, where we are able to enjoy outdoor spaces virtually year-round. Many indicato...
Avoid These Common Pitfalls: Top 10 Mistakes in DIY Landscape Projects
Landscaping AdviceEmbarking on a landscape project as a beginner gardener can be both exciting and rewarding, but without careful planning and consideration, it’s easy to fall into common traps that can turn your dream garden into a nightmare. To ensure y...
How to Choose Pavements for your Perth Garden
Landscaping AdviceDesigning your ideal outdoor space requires thoughtful decisions about paving materials in their cost, location, drainage and aesthetics. People often ask about the pros and cons of different materials, and we’d like to share a little bi...
10 Ways Native Plants Can Enhance Your Perth Garden
Landscaping AdviceNative plants support local ecosystems while preserving the unique character and heritage of Australia. With some planning and forethought, you can create a range of appealing garden styles while incorporating native plants and enhancing...
TDL’s Tips & Tricks to Maximise Your Outdoor Entertaining Space
Landscaping AdviceDesigning and incorporating an inviting and functional outdoor space in your new home or renovation can provide additional living and entertainment areas while creating a seamless flow between indoors and out. In this blog post, we will ...
Selecting the Right Plants for Your Perth Garden
Landscaping AdviceWhen we’re putting together a design for a garden, a key consideration is the functionality of the planting. We think about whether the planting is being used to screen something off or if it needs a low profile, whether it needs to clim...
How to find the Right Sculptures, Planters, and Ornamentation for your Perth Garden
Landscaping AdviceSome spaces call for focal elements like garden sculptures and planters to create visual cues that establish hierarchy within the layout. Sculptures and planters can be used to frame entryways, to draw the eye to feature gardens, and som...
Our Go-To Tips for Selecting Perth’s Best Outdoor Furniture and Fittings
Landscaping Advice, TDL LifestyleWe are so lucky to live in Western Australia, our climate and roomy residences allow many of us to exploit the luxury of outdoor living and entertaining throughout the year. Here, bringing the indoors out is a worthwhile project that can...