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Closeup view of the slate wall used to create the water feature in Maribyrnong courtyard garden

Water features & aquatic plants

May 8, 2019
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Landscape Design, Maintenance, Plants, Structures, Water Features
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Posted by Parveen

Water features in your garden

Water features are perfect for large gardens as well as for small courtyards. With or without aquatic plants, they will transform your garden into an amazing space!

Sometimes it’s a bit confusing to choose which one will be appropriate in your garden.  When choosing water features for your garden, try to consider the price, the size of your space and the design of your garden.

We’ll explore each feature, further below!

Benefits

Water features add sound, movement, beauty and life.

They are inviting – when you see one, you instantly feel welcomed into the garden.  It’s peaceful and relaxing either looking at a body of water during the day or dipping in one (picture a natural swimming pool in your backyard!)

Water features that are a part of your garden invite wildlife – that is, if you don’t mind sharing.  Its so important to keep additional watering points in your garden for natives bees, birds, frogs and insects to have a sip or two to cool down during a witheringly hot day.

Brighton

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Glen Waverley

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Blackburn

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They compliment any garden style

Water features go with any style.  From a well-proportioned geometric reflection pond in a formal garden, to a vertical water all in a modern style home, it is our opinion that they belong there!

A quick google will reveal many gardens with water features in it.  For example, you’ll see them a plenty in:

  • Japanese or Oriental themed gardens;
  • Islamic themed gardens;
  • Australian native flora gardens;
  • Kids play gardens; and
  • Natural “water-bodied” gardens.

Maribyrnong

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Camberwell

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Doncaster - water feature view

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Water as the central element

In some garden design philosophies, water is a central element to the design.  For example, Islamic garden design heavily draws on the concept of a water body completing your home outdoor oasis from an aesthetic and functional perspective.  This is said to be written stemming from verses in the Holy Quran as describing the ideal garden.  Gardens built on this philosophy are amazing.  Have a look at the Alhambra palace gardens in Spain and more modern ones built throughout the world such as the Agha Khan centre rooftop garden in the UK!

Natural “water-bodied” gardens

There seems to be a resurgence in natural swimming pools and ponds but I’d argue that they never really went away.  You’ve got to research past Australian designers such as Ellis Stone and Gordon Ford to really respect their beauty and their place in the Australian home.

We’ve basically broken down these gardens into 2 types based on functionality.  They are either:

  • Natural ponds and streams; or
  • Pondless streams or waterfalls which are based on recirculating water using an underground reservoir.

Safety around water

This is a key consideration in any design involving water. Children need to be supervised at all times, irrespective of the type of water feature or how deep the body of water is. Young children can drown even in 5 cm (2 inches) of water.  20 seconds is all it takes, unfortunately.

Our suggestion is to comprehensively research water safety features as required by local regulations around bodies of water that you are interested in.

For those concerned who are heavily concerned about safety or a lot of maintenance, recirculating features are a safety measure to ensure that there is no access to open water.

Another safety measure is to use a metal grid immediately below the surface for open areas of water.  Refer to our Glen Waverley project

Budget

Installing a full-blown waterfall, pond or fountain might be expensive.  Water features do not have to be enormous, though, in order to enjoy a similar effect.  You can choose an inexpensive garden waterfall, pond or fountain which you can DYI yourselves.

Practical considerations

Where will the feature be sited?

Full sun and eddying winds can have a dramatically negative effect on maintaining regular water levels in a pond or water feature. A site not too hot and one where the wind doesn’t blow are ideal.

Is it possible to get electricity and water to that point easily?

These are two things that should never be taken for granted, especially when combined, so always employ a skilled tradesperson to undertake the installation for you or opt for a solar powered feature.

What will the material be?

Can you take any reference for this from the immediate surroundings? Metal, slate, stone or simply just water.

Maintenance

Unfortunately this is usually more that you think – water is not maintenance-free and often not even low maintenance, but an automated top-up that regulates the water level over the pump is a useful item, and means that manual topping up of water levels isn’t required quite so often. A small recirculating feature could need topping up every day in summer.  You need to be mindful though, of council imposed water hose use bans and do this manually with watering cans.

Green water

You’d also want to note the following especially if you’re planning to introduce aquatic plants and/or fish into the equation.  ‘Green Water’ occurs when there is an imbalance of oxygenated plants and fish.  You can have a beautiful looking pond, therefore, by having a good balance of aquatic plants and fish which comes with experience or seeking professional advice from pond specialists!

Dwarf Papyrus

Closeup of dward papyrus plant in pond

Water rush

Closeup of rush plant in pond

White water Lotus

Closeup of white lotus in pond

Water Lotus

Closeup of pink lotus in pond

Aquatic Plants

There are many different types of aquatic plants, and each one adds to the overall ecology and balance of the pond. Waterlilies and some small decoratives have surface floating leaves giving the pond important and much needed cover.

Plant choice would depend on the garden style that you’re going for[1].  When coming up with an appropriate combination for you, note the plant dormancy times and functionality to achieve the look you’re after.

Examples of plants that can be used in Australian water gardens:

Decorative
Oxygenators
Emergent[2] Bog[3]
Water lettuce Elephants ear Leafy Elodea, Egeria densa
Chaffey Saw Sedge, Gahnia filum Irises Ribbon Grass/Eel Grass, Vallisneria americana
Yellow Marsh Flower, Villarsia reniformis Pickerel Rush Swamp Ludwigia, Ludwigea pallustris
Common Nardoo, Marsilea drummondii Tassel Cord Rush, Baloskion tetraphyllum Lemon Bacopa or Water Hyssop, Bacopa caroliniana
Ribbon Grass/Eel Grass, Vallisneria americana Swamp Mazus, Mazus pumilio Water Hyssop, Bacopa monniera
Lemon Bacopa or Water Hyssop, Bacopa caroliniana Swamp Everlasting, Xerochrysum palustre Upright Water Milfoil Myriophyllum crispatum
Upright Water Milfoil Myriophyllum crispatum Carex spp Hornwort / Foxtail, Ceratophyllum demersum
Hornwort / Foxtail, Ceratophyllum demersum Knobby Club Rush, Ficinia Nodosa Common Water Milfoil, Myriophyllum papillosum
Common Water Milfoil, Myriophyllum papillosum Swamp Goodenia, Goodenia humilis Variable Water Milfoil, Myriophyllum varifolium
Water Ribbons, Triglochin procerum Broad-leaved Cat-tail, Typha orientalis Water Ribbons, Triglochin procerum
Lotus
Water Lily

Notes:

[1] Not meant to be an exhaustive list.  Check whether they are suitable for your weather conditions/zone.

[2] The plants’ roots are submerged but the foliage protrudes above the water level.

[3] These plants don’t have their roots permanently under water, but grow in the water margins in the mud.

Hungry for more information on picking the right water feature for you and other aspects of the article above?

Then check out the following write-ups which could assist!

Aquatic Plants and Pond Care

Small water gardens 

Oxygenating plants

Australian Native Water Plants

Water Safety

 

In the meantime, visit my past projects below which also squeezed in some beautiful water features!

Maribyrnong

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Caulfield

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Doncaster - water feature view

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Blackburn

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Glen Waverley 2019

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Camberwell

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Brighton

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Vermont South A

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If you need further suggestions or design or plantscaping both indoors and outdoors, please contact us for an onsite 90 minute consultation. 

Refer to our packages for further detail on how we can help you in the consults and subsequently throughout your garden implementation process.

Do check out our articles on creating movement in the garden and the importance of having sounds in your garden.

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Not sure if everyone will react the same way BUT I Not sure if everyone will react the same way BUT I LOVE LOVE LOVE this wall. ⁠
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Random picture taking as usual on one of my family trips but I'm glad that I did!⁠
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The textural effect of this wall is amazing and I love how the eye follows it. The different shapes and colours in all the rocks all seem to fit together perfectly as if they were meant to be and draw you in. ⁠
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You feel mesmerised and that you want to follow along the wall and see where it will take you. ⁠
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Perhaps to another garden room or view?  A spot you can hideout in? ⁠
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If this was your garden, what would you like it to lead to?💚
Cool graffiti street art is a huge part of KL cult Cool graffiti street art is a huge part of KL culture and is a testament to the creativity of both Malaysian artists and artists who call Malaysia their home. ⁠
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When it comes to graffiti, a spray can that falls in the wrong hands might result in an amateur-looking piece!⁠
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But being masters at intricate life-sized paintings on walls, the artists behind some of KL’s most iconic street art pieces can be proud of their accomplishments, that’s for sure.⁠
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Here is one example of what these artists can come up with - a typical city scene of the "old part of KL" which is full of character and less involved with skycrapers.  Hopefully their heritage status remains for longer ... ⁠
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I really miss this view of the city as reminds me of my childhood catching a bus with my mother and riding into the city to buy stuff we needed and of everything we saw along the way like street hawkers, FOOD they don't sell anymore.  Colour, people, noise, a variety of everything everywhere.  Something sadly my children will get to miss out on but a characteristic of the cityscape I really enjoyed.  Forever grateful to have had those experiences and history.⁠
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Anyhoo, nostalgia aside, I'm excited to be working with a couple of muralists soon both in KL and in Melbourne and hoping to share the results later with you all! Time to put some art up onto some boring brick or render walls!!! 😍🎨💚
Mount Waverley design completed in 2020.⁠ ⁠ Th Mount Waverley design completed in 2020.⁠
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This is my favourite aerial shot of the garden - a view I won't normally see unless I was a bird making somersaults in the sky! ⁠
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I bet the neighbour's enjoy this view too from their second storey as they have a room which peers out onto this garden and theirs.⁠
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It's really nice, I think, to have others enjoy your beautiful spaces.  Sharing is caring!!! 💚 It wasn't intentional here at all but a lovely by-product of the design and neighbourly atmosphere on this homey suburban street.⁠
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Do you love sharing your garden spaces with others? 🤩⁠
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Metal garden sculptures are perfect for modern ext Metal garden sculptures are perfect for modern exterior landscapes.⁠
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Their sizing varies from small sculptures to really large ones as they need to suit the space that they are housed in. ⁠
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So you won't expect the same sculpture (or dimensions) to be suit a small courtyard v a larger space like an acreage or even commercial spaces. ⁠
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Here is a teardrop corten one used in our design in Mt Waverley in 2020.  I really love the way it adds a vertical dimension to the garden and is "thin" enough to not detract from the garden space.  Also love the contrast between the rusty metal and bright greens of the grasses that surround it.  Turned out really lovely after all that thinking!!!⁠
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Excited to be working on another incoming project, also based in Mt Waverley, but using a different finish - in brass and a little bit of humour involved based on my lovely clients interests and personality.  So watch this space! 😍💚 ⁠
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Billbergia nutans is also known as ‘Queen’s Te Billbergia nutans is also known as ‘Queen’s Tears’ and the friendship plant. ⁠
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It's vibrant flowers are a combination of pink, yellow and green with touches of purple to blue and they appear on tall pink stems beneath pink bracts.  Absolutely STUNNING in my view!!⁠
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This loving plant is one of the easiest to grow in the bromeliad family and can be grown by anybody with little or no experience.⁠
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Love it outdoors but I have a few pots indoors for the greenery as they are pretty hardy but don't flower unfortunately! 😢⁠
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Do you have these in your garden? If so, would love a happy snap that you could share!💚
Weed it and reap. ~ Unknown⁠ ⁠ To reap is “t Weed it and reap. ~ Unknown⁠
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To reap is “to gather a crop” and to sow, “to plant seeds.”⁠
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Life is full of choices. We need to think about our choices and what the consequences of our choices are. ⁠
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I liked the simplicity of this quote plus I'm going mad with weeds in my garden at the moment .... Grrr ... anyone else feel this way right now? 💚
Clients established garden path. ⁠ ⁠ So wonder Clients established garden path. ⁠
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So wonderful that the banksia worked in hers and it looks so amazing!  It has a really cottagey feel about it⁠ and even more wonderful in person!⁠
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I asked a friend what she especially liked about this view and she came back to me that she liked the yellow in the banksia and in the the gate. ⁠
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For her, yellow represents a happy colour.  What does yellow mean to you and what about this picture appeals to you? 💚
The cheery white and yellow flower of the "Fried e The cheery white and yellow flower of the "Fried egg tree". ⁠
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One of my favs although wish it had darker green leaves then it would be perfecto!! ⁠
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As you can see from the picture, its flowers has a similar appearance to those of the Camellia. ⁠
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They flower at the same time of year, i.e. over autumn and into winter which makes it easy to confuse them.  The trick in distinguishing between them is seeing how the flowers fall onto the ground.  The flowers of the fried egg tree fall facing upwards like in the picture, resembling a carpet of fried eggs! ⁠
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Its a small domed shaped tree with interesting bark and could grow to a height and width of up to 4m.⁠
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Can you see this in your garden? 😀⁠
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Glen Iris 22 design.⁠ ⁠ Really can't wait for Glen Iris 22 design.⁠
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Really can't wait for the build to be completed so the landscaping can finally be underway!⁠
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Will be sooooo excited to share across some happy snaps of the actual garden once it's all done as it has a few interesting elements in it that are not only artsy but contemporary too!⁠
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😀 custom corten artwork/lightbox⁠
😀 textural tiles for the alfresco⁠
😀 wild cottage planting (along with the evergreen influence I seem to bring across lol)⁠
😀 feature espaliers⁠
😀 artsy garden door and hidden services area⁠
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It's been in the works for ages due to COVID interruptions and me being stranded overseas for half of 2021 but I'm really glad that I've been part of this project and as a result have got to know a beautiful and kind hearted soul (my client) plus her doggy is so irresistibly gorgeous!!! 💚
What I love about this contemporary sculpture is h What I love about this contemporary sculpture is how real and surreal it is and how it fits into the seaview in the background.  Amazing!⁠ 💚⁠
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Would you like one in your garden?🤩⁠
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#Repost @liquidartsystem⁠. Sculpture by the South Korean artist, Seo Young Deok at Piazzetta di Capri, Capri, along the Amalfi Coast in Italy. (https://www.seoyoungdeok.com/)
Probably strange seeing this on someone's Insta fe Probably strange seeing this on someone's Insta feed but it's of interest to me as I love texture and finding unusual stuff.  I probably have a knack of it LOL!⁠
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This is a snap of a bark of a tree that was part of a grove of trees with similar lichen like formations on it.  I couldn't help noticing it as the outdoor setting where my family and I had gone to for lunch was located within this grove.  Loved the snuggly feeling of the setting being within the grove of trees and then looking out to these lovely coloured textured bark to boot!⁠
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Do share what you find interesting about it?  Is it the manner of the natural cracks, the contrasting colour or how the picture conveys the level of textured bark/lichen involved almost as if you are physically present where the tree is and feeling the bark with your fingertips. 💚⁠
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Flowers are restful to look at. They have neither Flowers are restful to look at. They have neither emotions nor conflicts. ~ Sigmund Freud⁠
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Did you know that Freud didn't know about meditation and was afraid to look into people's eyes, actually being quite phobic about it. ⁠
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Maybe that's why he preferred flowers? 🤔🌻⁠
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His garden which was already established in the 1930s is still being maintained today and looks absolutely beautiful! Here's a short write up of what he had loved about this garden: https://www.freud.org.uk/2021/07/13/sigmund-freuds-garden/💚
Create some outdoor magic by wrapping lights aroun Create some outdoor magic by wrapping lights around trees in your garden or in your front yard. ⁠
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They’ll look fabulous at night and they’ll light up the whole area around them. How marvellous and inviting would your outdoor spaces look then?⁠ 💡⁠
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Fairy lights look almost like a bunch of fireflies so what better way to enhance some imaginative play for your children whilst whilst also having it as practical lighting solution? ⁠
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Transform your outdoors with some whimsical fun to make it a little more interesting for yourselves and your loved ones too!💚
Like a butterfly burrowing from its chrysalis, so Like a butterfly burrowing from its chrysalis, so shall you find your wings, if you only take the time to find yourself. — L.J. Vanier⁠
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Found this on one of my camellia trees.  Nope it's not an alien!⁠
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It's Saunder's Case Moth and I've been told that it's harmless as I made inquiries on some FB groups to make sure that my kids don't get harmed as they play just next to it plus I didn't want them harming it either.⁠
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Love it that my garden attracts so many interesting creatures! 👽⁠
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For more info:⁠
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http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/psyc/elongatus.html?fbclid=IwAR0t2mNIK2bef0znuiRGLbHCIpaHHWnA9W9KDViNIYiDOJCLqbxayc7WRHE 💚
Frogs play a vital role in ecosystems worldwide, a Frogs play a vital role in ecosystems worldwide, as they form an integral part of the food chain, prevent disease transmission by feeding on potential carriers, and keep waterways clean. ⁠
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From a symbolic sense, frogs typically represent prosperity, good luck, purity, fertility, transformation, and potential in many beliefs and cultures. ⁠
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I loved this wee ornament I came across at the Bendigo Buddhist Stupa earlier this year.  Such a cute friendly face at the start of a path and love how it waves hello in such a warm way!⁠
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Live frogs or ornamental frogs are great to have in your garden!  Something some of my clients love about their gardens and something I certainly love about mine! 🐸🐸🐸⁠
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P.s if you haven't already visited the Bendigo Buddhist Stupa, I'd highly recommend it.  I'm very glad that my cousin suggested it and really enjoyed the experience and culture!!! ⁠
Focal points are used in garden design to draw and Focal points are used in garden design to draw and direct the eye. ⁠
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Think of a garden, large or small, that was just a swathe of plants. Your eye sweeps along, not knowing where to land. A sense of flow is nice, but without a focus, your garden is not really taken in and studied.⁠
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A focal point can take shape of a wonderful water feature, a weeping tree, or a dramatic ornament. ⁠
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Here I've used a cloud pruned tree - something I always wanted to do and thanks to my clients buying into that vision, I can now share with you all!⁠
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The first thing you notice about this tree is its beautiful shape.  Not usually used in a lot of front yards as its quite an expensive specimen but one to really admire from far and up close. ⁠
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Once your interest is concentrated here, you start to branch out and notice other plants and features in the garden. The garden is slowly discovered rather than swept through if that makes sense? ⁠
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You don’t have to have a focal point though if that's your preference and that is ok, but in my view, your garden will appear more intentional if you do and its something that I like to use a lot in my designs! 💚🌳🗽🌊💎
Love this view of a cut stone step I've used in on Love this view of a cut stone step I've used in one of my recent designs.  Really textural and has a nice natural feel to it!  Absolutely adore the rust bits through it and the 'chalk' effect.  It's not something that you view immediately on viewing the large piece of stone but when a shot is taken of it, closeup, you can truly appreciate how complex a design Mother nature weaves through every single thing!⁠
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Can't wait to share you some nice shots of my Maribyrnong project this spring when it turns about a year and half old!  Itching to pay my clients a visit soon as its been 3 months now since I've last been to see how its all coming along!!! 💚💚💚⁠
Allow nature's peace to flow into you, as sunshine Allow nature's peace to flow into you, as sunshine flows into trees. ⁠
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Next time the sun is out casting shadows on the ground, have a look and see what you can see and share below. 

Just like the clouds above, we can see amazing things if we just took the time to use our imaginations.⁠

I spent my day just relaxing really and enjoying my garden views! Feel reenergised! 💚💚💚💪💪💪
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Purple can be used to help create a desirable mood Purple can be used to help create a desirable mood in the garden — from peaceful to romantic to inspiring. ⁠
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In colour theory purple traditionally indicates knowledge, self-respect, spirituality, dignity and wealth. ⁠
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In the landscape it promotes feelings of inner calm and self-worth, providing a sense of refuge. It also is considered useful for creative inspiration and insight. ⁠
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Let’s be honest; most people freak out when they Let’s be honest; most people freak out when they encounter a spider, whether you’re outside or inside. ⁠
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Spiders have a bad reputation, and some are downright dangerous to touch, especially in Australia  but that doesn’t mean spiders cannot help. ⁠
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Spiders in your garden are generally considered a good thing, even if they give you the jeebies! ⁠
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Most people assume since spiders are scary that they aren’t beneficial but that’s not true. There are multiple reasons why you do want to have some in your garden. ⁠
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The biggest reason is that spiders love to eat, and despite their reputation, they typically have no desire to bother you or even come in contact with you. ⁠
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Spiders prefer to spend their days eating insects and lounging in your garden rather than being problematic and eating all of the vegetables you spent all summer growing. ⁠
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This one is a Yellow Banded spider in my backyard⁠. ⁠
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Learn to identify the different spiders in your garden and try to appreciate their presence. They are also spirit animals. Treat them with respect and kindness - even at a distance. 💚🕷️🕸️
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Adding Value to your Property with Landscaping

August 31, 2017
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Posted by Parveen
Motivation Adding value to your property with effective landscaping is easy to achieve if you follow a few simple rules. Whether it…
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