In the works – Australian Natives and Understated Luxury This residential landscape design is a masterclass in understated luxury. With expansive grounds to work with, our design team was tasked with transforming the landscape to create an experience that is both tranquil and exciting, enticing the inhabitants to make use of the entire site. With sweeping paths and numerous distinctive …

In the Works – Tiered and Tasteful The goal of this landscape design is in the integration and enhancement of the spacious contemporary structure at its center. Tying together the large home’s many distinct spaces, while offering privacy and softening the structures, a myriad of carefully complimented plant varieties turn the labyrinthine space into a series of exciting discoveries. Every …

In the Works – Coastal Chic in City Beach Coastal landscapes are some of our favourites to design (and to show off!). This tropical paradise sits atop a hill in City Beach, overlooking the trees. This design proposes a significant renovation of the existing home and garden, turning a large, charming, and well-placed but dated home into the pinnacle of …

This month from Residential Design we’re taking a look at this relaxed, coastal garden landscape. With Rottnest vibes and wide-open spaces for entertaining and activities, this garden would make an ideal spot for a long weekend stay-cation. Complimenting the architecture of the home, this densely planted & hardy landscape is fresh and inviting. The front entrance uses large drifts of …

Thinking of adding a dream pool to your landscape? Concrete pools are flexible, beautiful, and very much in style. We’re only a few months into 2021 and already we’ve got quite a collection of pools to share. When it comes to designing the right pool for you there are countless factors to consider, including shape, size, finishes and location. From …

This new design is loaded with homey mediterranean touches. Warm stone, colourful, hardy plantings meet a gorgeous tiled pool and outdoor kitchen. A large, private refuge, this design transforms an under-utilised space into a heavenly extension of the home’s interior. Lushly planted and with home extending touches like a pizza oven and BBQ, this garden will be a family entertainer’s …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …