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Given that spring is around the corner, I thought of writing up on this topic as a value add so that …
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November 3, 2020
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Propagating succulents Succulents are one of the easiest of plants to propagate! Depending on the species of succulent, they can either …
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Biophilia xxx The core areas of biophilia in garden design The belief that people will spend more on spaces or views …
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Key players and timing Recognition of the need for designer involvement right client -designer team talking early to various parties Timing …
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Planning is everything I know that the outdoor design bug doesn’t usually hit most people until the first lovely spring day. …
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August 1, 2020
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Spring is just around the corner! Have you ever considered a vegetable patch in your garden? We love creating gardens for …
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Setting the scene Last year, I was approached by the family who wanted to create a beautiful garden surrounding their newly …
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Getting a landscaping quote When I first commenced as a designer, it was put to me by a client that I …
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June 10, 2020
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Winter is the best time for tidying up your garden, pruning the plants, and preparing for spring. If you can get …
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One of my absolute favourite family of plants to use in my designs and one I absolutely look forward to in …
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May 3, 2020
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Creating a Planting Plan So you’ve landed upon a theme for your dream garden and it’s got you so excited that …
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April 7, 2020
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Thought I’d write up on several discussions I’ve had the past couple of weeks from friends, family and clients about trying …
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The brief When Cate contacted me, she wanted a garden that would suit her lifestyle and lift her space. Her impeccable …
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The brief When Sarah and her husband contacted me, they wanted a garden design that would suit their family lifestyle and …
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The brief When Paul and Valerie came to us, their garden was overgrown but filled with potential. They had 1300 square …
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Do you want to learn what it takes to create the perfect outdoor space? A space that you love to look …
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Status quo So we understand the direction in which the planting trend is moving, thought that it was best to explore …
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What is it? What is rock mulch? I get this question a lot. It stems from the general perception that “mulch” …
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Biophilia What does Biophillia actually mean and how is it important to garden design? It is a fancy term or does …
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How do I know I have clay soil? It’s relatively easy to do a basic soil type test to help you …
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December 25, 2019
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Do you want to learn what it takes to create your dream garden? A space that you love to look at …
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My association with roses goes back to my childhood. For me, it was the distinctive perfume of the rose that my …
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Jasmines – love them to bits! Have a look around right now and they should be at their flowering best. I’m …
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The most important thing to do in spring for your productive garden is planting. It is a task that will pay …
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With spring well underway, I’m sure you’ve come across them. Swarms of soft bodied insects swarming around and eventually ruining your …
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Propagating succulents Succulents are one of the easiest of plants to propagate! Depending on the species of succulent, they can grown …
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Given that spring is around the corner, I thought of writing up on this topic as a value add so that …
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What is it? What does “productive garden design” mean for me, personally? Is it a garden with a vegetable patch? Maybe …
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Given that spring is not that far off, I thought of writing up on this topic as a value add so …
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Water features in your garden Water features are perfect for large gardens as well as for small courtyards. With or without …
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Hello, I’ve pulled together some features that a home-office should have, in my view. Yes it’s plant based of course, as …
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Hello, I’ve pulled together some features that a home-office should have, in my view. Yes it’s plant based of course, as …
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Role of a tree A tree is a key piece in your garden framework. Depending on the tree of choice, it …
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What sort of sounds? What does “sounds in the garden” mean for me, personally? Is it the rustle of leaves and …
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People are attracted to movement in the garden. It creates an interest of all sorts. Here are some of my tips …
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Thought I’d quickly share some of my gardening tips for getting your garden ready this summer. Every keen gardener I know …
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Bluestone – what is it? Bluestone is not a geological term but refers to different types of stone depending on which …
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Thought it may be worthwhile doing a writeup of the main questions I get asked about paving. Hawthorn East – granite …
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Trellises or frames are probably one of the more useful structures to be considered in garden design. Why? They add a …
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Why? Gardens are where growth energy gets created and nurture. It is as important for your garden to attract good …
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With working lives becoming busier and its becoming more expensive to travel to an oasis, why not create a home oasis …
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LOL. Well that’s my reaction. I just have never liked artificial plants. I love that modern tech has made them almost …
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What’s so popular about it? The Monstera deliciosa plant is a non native that’s getting popular again. And for good reason. …
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Best practice It is our practice to organise a site meeting for the initial consultation, so that we can visualise …
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With everything getting smaller these days, how do we get the most from our outdoor areas without feeling claustrophobic? Design Tips! …
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A retaining wall using sleepers are not difficult to install and can definitely be attempted by any DIYer with a bit of …
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It’s a must have! In our garden designs, an irrigation system is one of the things we insist that our …
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We get asked this a lot so we’ve decided to clarify a few urban myths on this topic. Specifically, how people …
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The rare occurrence Occasionally, we meet clients who are well researched and have a reasonably good idea of what they want …
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Hellebores or winter roses are definitely one of my favourites! The onset of some cooler weather and some cooler nights encourage …
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Motivation Adding value to your property with effective landscaping is easy to achieve if you follow a few simple rules. Whether …
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Well its nearly spring and if you’ve not been blessed with the delights of flowering buds from your fruit trees, you …
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Ensure that your instant turf receives plenty of water, the turf should be moist but not wet. Depending on the season …
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Spring is nearly here! I can’t wait to see my garden awaken although I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the winter display thus far. …
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Staging for sale Sprucing up the outdoors shouldn’t be ignored when preparing your home for potential buyers. Here are 8 key …
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Coming from the tropics I love colour and a lush green look. There are many that tick these boxes but I …
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