Dramatic lighting effect of highlighting magnolia tree and other shrubs in Hawthorn East front garden design
Wispy grasses and groundcover in Hawthorn East front garden design
Rhaphiolepsis flowers in Hawthorn East landscape design
Custom metal signage in Hawthorn garden design by Inspiring Landscape Solutions
Arabesque paver used in Hawthorn front landscape design by Parveen Dhaliwal
View from internal living spaces of Hawthorn East courtyard garden design by Parveen Dhaliwal
Rear courtyard planted with citrus trees and clivias in Hawthorn East courtyard garden design by Parveen Dhaliwal
Penguin metal garden stakes in Hawthorn garden design by Inspiring Landscape Solutions
Penguin and bird of paradise mural in Hawthorn garden design by Inspiring Landscape Solutions
Custom handpainted mural in Hawthorn garden design by Inspiring Landscape Solutions
A bird of paradise flower in Hawthorn East landscape design
Bight red, custom laser cut metal screen in the rear garden in Hawthorn designed by Inspiring Landscape Solutions
Clivia flowers in Hawthorn East landscape design
Dramatic lighting effect in Hawthorn East front garden design

Hawthorn East

Addressing the heat!

Hawthorn project completed October 2018.  Design, plantscaping and maintenance completed by Inspiring Landscape Solutions.

Project Brief:

  • excessive heat in both the front and rear courtyards where it can get up to 42 degrees or more in summer;
  • solutions for a hardy and low maintenance planting palette;
  • solution to drainage in rear courtyard;
  • solution for pests attacking the existing citrus trees;
  • improve overall aesthetics and feel;
  • advice on material choice for an updated look; and
  • “have a little fun”!!

Project loves:

  • incorporation of the client’s love of art and colour and patterns;
  • the planting and material palette creating inviting spaces;
  • wide use of materials, fun textures and colours;
  • paving which remains cool on the feet in the rear courtyard;
  • improving soil health and irrigation needs;
  • solution to the pest problem!!; and
  • the amazing fence screening which lifts the space up further!

Scope expansion 1 – rehauling front steppage complete with night lighting March 2019.

Design and material selection completed by Inspiring Landscape Solutions.

Scope expansion 2 – garage door mural of rear garden to be completed Jan 2020.

Design and mural painting completed by Inspiring Landscape Solutions.

Design stage - Totally love the results so far at the front.  So looking forward to the work starting on the rear courtyard based on the design skills that Parveen has been able to bring.  Definitely worth getting the advice rather than going with what I know. Final result - Parveen's approach to my job made her so easy to work with. Her ability to listen to what I told her about the space resulted in her selecting and sourcing plants that are thriving with strong western sun, or a shaded courtyard. She didn't try to just apply her ideas, she took mine and then challenged me to expand them so that the courtyard is way better than I would have ever imagined. She was prepared to work within my budget but highlighted how additional funds could be used to enhance the ideas. She appropriately project managed the jobs as well making it very easy for me.

Cate Pozzi
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Date:  June 8, 2018
Skills:  Artwork Selection, Colour Selection - exterior &/or interior, Courtyards and Small Gardens, Design Implementation, Landscape Design, Main Portfolio, Material Selection, Mural, Plant Selection
Hawthorn landscape design, design implementation and construction