Pavement style and placement can make or break a landscape design. When performing renovations of existing gardens, the paving is one of the first things we look at. Pavements play a major role in setting the tone of your space, and choosing the right one is dependent on the practicalities of your space, the style of your home and garden, …
Landscape Architecture as a practice involves navigating the relationships between nature, the built environment, and specific human needs. As the body of research into these relationships grows and changes, so too does our practice. The potential opportunities for landscapes to enhance and extend our lives continue to reveal themselves, and because of this, it is important that Landscape Architects continue …
Perth has a delightful Mediterranean climate where balmy summer nights abound. This means that versatile, beautiful outdoor living areas are a must-have. The outdoor barbeque and the sunset soiree are very much a part of the Perth lifestyle. Choosing a unique landscaping style for your home in Perth can be one of the most important decisions you make, and it …
Mediterranean gardens remain a popular stylistic choice in Australian landscapes for both practical and preferential reasons. Hardy Mediterranean planting and heat-cutting colour choices make a great fit with our climate, and the evocative sensory experiences of Mediterranean plants call to mind that lazy overseas holiday many of us would just love to take. Mediterranean gardens can be ornate and traditional …
When it comes to building wow-factor into your landscape, few things are more impressive than luxe pool water features. What some people are unaware of is that water features include far more than just fountains and waterfalls. When you’re designing your pool, you can go as simple or as excessive as you like. If you’re keen on water features the …
The interaction between the design of your pool and the rest of your landscape can make or break the space. Yes, installing the right swimming pool can make a simple backyard look more inviting and beautiful, but arguably more important to the overall effect of the area is the landscaping. We’ve taken many a sad-looking existing pool over the years …
Designing your home or landscape on a corner block comes with its own set of challenges and opportunities. They are often particularly large, approaching a corner block for your future home and/or garden is all about perspective. There are pros and cons to a corner block that can be enhanced or diminished through design. Corner blocks can offer flexibility in …
This guide is designed to take you through a year in Perth, breaking down the basic goals, essential maintenance tasks and tips for enjoying your garden year-round. These essential tasks are what we do to keep our clients’ gardens looking beautiful from year to year. If you’re just looking for a particular season, you can go straight to that section …
Landscape design is always subject to the ebb and flow of taste and style, while our policy is to do our utmost to create timeless designs, it’s great to know what elements and themes people are looking to include in their gardens at any point in time. We’re very excited by some of the styles that have been increasing in …
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 & …
