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I wonder if anyone's explored the fact of where th I wonder if anyone's explored the fact of where they feel most comfortable reading. Is it in a hammock built in your own little spot in the garden, nestled between trees and hopefully hidden away from the kids perhaps? 🙂 Or is it in a little courtyard on a sunlounge where you can look out and enjoy the lush view ahead?⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Until this point I wasn't sure if I had a favourite spot in my current house. But this quote got me thinking. Where do I find the most connection? Until now I know and felt that it was sufficient as long as there was a connection with the outdoors - whether it's was the sun getting into the room or the ability to look out to a lush and inviting green space. But now I know I have to actually be outdoors for my best spot - under my apricot tree. Strange but even when the kids wildly scream about me, the connection I have to this tree and with the "green" around it makes me feel alive and energised! I can actually zone out and enjoy my book!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Do you love reading outside too? What's your current favourite book?💚🍃
What did I love about this project you say?⁠⠀ What did I love about this project you say?⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ I think that many people read into the glamour that's being represented with the visuals - the pool and the separate entertaining area. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ But what I enjoyed most was achieving what my client wanted from her garden. She wanted to make it her own and all I needed to do was to understand that and to work within the garden's constraints. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ We kept a lot the framework and architectural plants but included new ones that made her excited about going into her garden and not making it too much work for her!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ So we weaved in a lot more colour, a heap of succulents and added the vege patch area she wanted growing between what would have otherwise have been overgrown and unkempt raised garden beds! ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Happy long term client, happy experience! Win-win! 💚🍃
Apart from looking fantastic, rock gardens can be Apart from looking fantastic, rock gardens can be a very useful design tool in your garden.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Some reasons you might want to consider incorporating rocks in your garden:⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ 🌳To help with drainage. This may be because your plants require additional support whether due to the type or their position. Or to protect your foundations from risk of water damage.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ 🌳 For weed control. Rocks or pebbles can create a stylish alternative to mulch and can be effective in preventing weeds.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ 🌳 For paths or decorative features. Many rock types can make for a striking addition to your garden, accentuating the flow of your garden or in creating a natural garden feature.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Choosing the best rock type for your project is a mission in itself! If you'd like some advice in planning your garden, pop us a DM to learn more about our consultation options.💚🍃⁠⠀
🌹 Roses 🌹⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ One of the prettiest 🌹 Roses 🌹⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ One of the prettiest ones I saw earlier this year on a visit to the Victoria State Rose Garden! Somehow I failed to capture it's name but something I'll definitely do on my next visit post lockdown and will post accordingly!!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ If you've got any in your garden at the moment, I'm sure that you've noticed some lovely buds on them or have some fresh leaves announcing the joys and warmth of Spring!!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ So give them a leg up and get the most out of them in Spring and Summer, with the following quick tips!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ 🌹Mulch⁠ - either use compost or bark mulch to reduce water evaporation and help suppress weeds.⁠⠀ 🌹Fertilise new growth⁠ - Like citrus, I find that roses are “hungry” plants and require plenty of well-timed feeding to maximise their potential. I find that a good top up of compost and well-rotted manure does them well and if you are after optimum flowering performance, do give rose fertilisers like Neutrog’s Sudden Impact for Roses a go! ⁠⠀ 🌹Water frequently⁠ especially if you've just planted some bare rooted stock. Give them a good dose of seasol to help them along! Roses have deep roots so they do not show signs of water stress until a drought is prolonged. ⁠⠀ 🌹Pest control⁠ - Now's the time to watch out for any signs of fungal diseases or aphid attacks on the young buds and leaves. These are two common complaints from my clients and what I observe in my own garden.⁠⠀ 🌹Have a little fun and plant a new variety in your garden - I've just done the same with a creeping variety so cant wait to share that with you soon!!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Have a wonderful week ahead and would LOVE to see pics of your roses when they are in full bloom!! 💚🍃⁠⠀ ⁠⠀
*10% OFF CONSULTS FOR SPRING!*⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Spring *10% OFF CONSULTS FOR SPRING!*⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Spring has officially sprung! 💚🍃⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ To welcome in the season of beautiful gardens, we’re taking 10% off the price of any⁠ consults if you book and buy before 30 September 2020.⁠ Follow me on insta and mention the post when you get in touch!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Reawaken your inspiration with a brainstorming session with a garden expert. We⁠ have you covered with Design Consults and Garden Health Check packages.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ With only 10 consults left between October and December, now is the time to get⁠ serious about your garden.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Not in Melbourne? No worries - we can organise consults wherever you are in⁠ Australia!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ DM us today to learn more about this offer 💚🍃⁠⠀ ⁠⠀⁠⠀ --⁠⠀ “Parveen’s plan was clear and detailed and we are now so pleased that our garden is⁠ a beautiful and manageable space. Her vision allowed us to transform our backyard⁠ into a fantastic place to spend time as a family.” - Emily Condell⁠⠀ ⁠⠀
"The mere sight and sound of water can induce a fl "The mere sight and sound of water can induce a flood of neurochemicals that promote wellness, increase blood flow to the brain and heart and induce relaxation" - Wallace Nichols, author of "Blue Mind".⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Including a water feature can transform an outdoor space into a beautiful, tranquil oasis. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Particularly when living in dense urban or suburban areas, where we are often removed from water, we can still receive the benefits of its calming influence.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Loved doing my Maribyrnong project! This wall to wall water feature was a great way to include water in a small space and create a beautiful textural element able to be enjoyed from all vantage points within my clients house - as soon as they enter their lovely home and as they move about the house. They've since renovated their house, using this feature as a central component of their home! 💚 ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀
What does your garden say about you?⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ What does your garden say about you?⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Something I am very passionate about is designing gardens that reflect my clients. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Not only with consideration for their lifestyle, but in reflecting their personality and unique style. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ I love including artworks and sculptural elements that resonate with my clients and especially love incorporating aspects from their culture where possible!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ It leaves you with a real sense of the person - our houses and our gardens really are an extension of ourselves! 💚⁠⠀ ⁠⠀
I believe that long planters are a great solution I believe that long planters are a great solution for gardening on a balcony!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ They are an excellent way to:⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ 🍃display clusters of plants that can grow together effectively. The plants in the pic have been in the planter for many years and still look beautiful texturally together!⁠⠀ 🍃save space given their rectangular dimensions and depending on your plant choice, you can get away with a tall and thin one anytime! (I find when styling balconies and small courtyards, this is the way to go if you want to fix a maximum number of plants into your space without cluttering it too much! Anything roundish takes up more room and I'd rather use those pieces as accents!)⁠⠀ 🍃set up an easy irrigation system for as it's a matter of using microsprays or driplines within the planter, unless you can find a self watering one that has sufficient depth for your plants!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ What do you like about using planters in your garden? Do share!!💚⁠⠀
This recent garden refresh in Moorabbin really sho This recent garden refresh in Moorabbin really showcases how the use of black for the fence really brings that "pop" of green forward to create a lush feeling in a small space.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ The colour choice of the recently pressure washed paving here "lightens" up the space against the darkness of the fence and shades of green and also ties into the townhouse's brick colour.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Colour consultations are a big part of my job, and this is such a great example of how the right colour can have a HUGE impact on the look of your outdoor space!💚
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