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Gardening always has been an art, essentially. ⁠ Gardening always has been an art, essentially. ⁠ ~ Robert Irwin⁠ ⁠ A quote that I find meaningful and especially when I pair its meaning with the following quote by Cheech Marin ⁠ ⁠ "What I look for when I see a piece of art for the first time is some kind of emotional, intellectual experience, that's a combination of both of those things and is informed by my knowledge and something new that I see the artist doing."⁠ ⁠ I find it becomes something more impactful and profound.⁠ ⁠ Do you agree or is gardening something else to you?⁠ 💚💚💚⁠ ⁠ On another note...⁠ ⁠ I'm "officially" back at work since yesterday but most of my existing clients know I've been juggling my different hats since Xmas - mum, wife, daughter in law, sis, friend, designer, life long student - to make sure that all of these are given enough time, dedication and love. ⁠ ⁠ Officially at capacity till the end of March 2022. Woohoo and grateful for everyone's continued love and support! 💚🙏😅
Ok so this may look like a random image I've poste Ok so this may look like a random image I've posted but there is method to my "madness". I like exploring the full potential of my client's sites and a key component of that is the visual aspect from within, layered by practical considerations. You see I have a practical head and I like to get the biggest bang for any spend so why not I say!⁠ ⁠ The challenge here was to create enough seating space within a rather small backyard and to ensure that it remains pretty from all angles - both inside and outside, low maintenance and is able to be multifunctional.⁠ ⁠ So I created a retaining wall for seating and to house the portable BBQ (when required) and ensured that the clients got their fire pit area and mini fruit orchard! This visual shows the latter two aspects.⁠ ⁠ Really happy with the result and happy that the clients agreed to that wall (will show that in a subsequent post). The spend on that wall was critical so I'm really glad my clients invested in the 3D to convince themselves that it was going to be worth it!!⁠ ⁠ Verdict - amazing space created. Multifunctionality achieved and I get updated texts from my clients about how their garden is going. Client happy, I'm happy!!! ⁠ ⁠ Pssst ... pictures are not up on my website yet as they will be taken this Spring but I'll share my own (unprofessional) pics of my Murrumbeena project soon. Grateful that fell into my lap and apologies I'm rather behind on the admin!! 😅🙏💚
If my mother were to look at this plant she would If my mother were to look at this plant she would go practical on me and see a broom! Anyone who grew up in Malaysia could possibly relate to the "lalang" vibe it gives off or liken it to the shape of the "sapu lidi" they possibly currently use if they haven't already gone contemporary in domestic cleaning. ⁠ ⁠ Anyway I digress 🙂 ... ⁠ ⁠ If you grew up in Melbourne though, I think that you may view this as a magical fairy wand and you won't be far off in those thoughts as these glisten in the sun and the glimmer effect is divine and inviting! It sways softly in the breeze and really lightens up the mood!⁠ ⁠ It's a low care miscanthus with only an annual prune and a lot to give! Love it!!! 💚
Probably one of my favourite images from 2020. ⁠ Probably one of my favourite images from 2020. ⁠ ⁠ Looking at it as its been a while, I'm thinking of the Wizard of Oz and the Yellow Brick Road for some reason although that wasn't the design intent lol! ⁠ ⁠ I particularly love the path as it has such an inviting feel into the garden and sweeps around a lovely sculpture, inviting my lovely clients home!⁠ ⁠ Best of all everything feels natural as there was a heavy emphasis to keeping it that way whilst also having some whimsical elements in the planting to add a further flair to it.⁠ ⁠ I received an email from my wonderful clients, a couple of weeks back, that the garden is doing well and that they continue to enjoy it. It makes me feel happy and that I've achieved something wonderful for them! Exactly what keeps me going! 💚⁠ ⁠ Do share your favourite element of the design. Is it the planting, rocks or path? What excites you? 💚
I think if you've been following me for sometime, I think if you've been following me for sometime, you may have noticed a slight change in tonality in my posts. I have been distant for the most part of 2021 as I went through a personal tragedy with the loss of my mother mid year. Someone pivotal to who I am and the crux of my universe. Something I thankfully got to say to her before she joined my other departed loved ones and something I'd have the courage to admit to in my 40s. After all I was her extremely rebellious daughter LOL!!! ⁠ ⁠ I know it sounds cliche but after losing her it hit me that life is indeed short and that we should live life to its fullest potential. To dare to dream and to be ok with failure. To accept oneself, be resilient and be thankful for those who support us. ⁠ ⁠ Therefore my main goal for 2022 is to also create wonderment for myself and family through experiences and to also make our own home amazing. To have time to breathe and relax and not rush around like crazy!!! ⁠ ⁠ So I guess it's time that I use my skills as a landscape architectural designer to make some amazing spaces at home on top of being there for my clients and their loved ones!⁠ ⁠ First stop this year is to be on the lookout for sculpture and updated lighting for my own garden. Hopefully something as exciting and funky as this one created by the AMAZING Nancy Holt. Something that has a special meaning to me and my family and what I can enjoy when I head out to my garden.⁠ ⁠ Art in the landscape - my continual goal, marrying both my passions and keeping it interesting!! ⁠💚⁠ ⁠ Image from @ndrew_abstract_art⁠ #NancyHolt⁠
Crotons or Codiaeum variegatum are native to Ambon Crotons or Codiaeum variegatum are native to Ambon Island in Indonesia. In the 17th century it was Dutch naturalist, Georgius Rumphius, who introduced these plants to western horticulture. Crotons are classified according to the shape of their leaves, a handy way for gardeners to look at these plants. The groups of varieties include: broad leaf; long, narrow leaf; oak; or semi oak leaf. These have a graceful appearance and are popular as pot plants. There is also the interrupted leaf variety which are rather peculiar because the central vein of the leaf continues to grow beyond the leaf, and another section of the leaf forms at the end. And lastly the spiral leaf variety, which look science fictional, and are a collector's plant.⁠ I’ve never seen any of these so would love to hear if you have! 💚 ⁠ Unfortunately crotons love the heat so can only be grown indoors in Melbourne, Australia. ⁠ ⁠ This picture was taken in a KL nature strip where they can be grown outdoors as a lovely shrub!
Loropetalum plants are native to Japan, China, and Loropetalum plants are native to Japan, China, and the Himalayas. Some plants may grow as tall as 3 m but others can be smaller shrubs usually around 1.5 - 2m. The pic in the post is of one of my favourites and I have this in my garden. Its blooms appear in early Spring, lasting for a couple of weeks. It’s one of the first plants to flower, reminding me of wonderful spring flowers yet to emerge! The other couple of things I love about it is that its leaves are a greenish purple and that it is an evergreen. There are other couple of purple leaved varieties but this one is by far my favourite! I have designed gardens with the white flowering types but my preference seems to be the hot pinks! An interesting fact about Chinese fringe plants is their longevity. In their native habitat there are specimens that are over one hundred years old and 11 m tall! I’m sure I’ve seen some as bonsai’s and I suspect I saw that at a few nurseries in KL! Would love to try the art someday and have a miniature version of it standing proud on a pot stand of choice! Do try this one if you haven’t already. I love how it’s coming along at one one my past designs at Vermont South! Growing lusciously and filling up strong! 💚💚 Have a lovely first week of 2022 everyone!! x
Happy New Year to you and yours from Inspiring Lan Happy New Year to you and yours from Inspiring Landscape Solutions! ⁠ ⁠ We are glad that a new year as begun and its time to celebrate the resilience and achievements in 2021 and continue to grow!⁠ ⁠ We wish you extend our gratitude and thanks to our clients, colleagues and family for your continued support through the challenges of 2021! We look forward to working with you and continue delivering projects to the highest degree of quality across 2022 and beyond. There are a few quirky and interesting designs coming up which we will be excited to share with you! 🤩😎⁠ ⁠ May your 2022 be filled with happiness, love and bless you with lives you want to live. We miss those whom we've lost but we cherish the wonderful memories they've left behind. Here's to a safe and wonderful 2022 and hug your loved ones tight!! 💚💚💚⁠
Tree bark has beautiful texture, and different spe Tree bark has beautiful texture, and different species of tree can have very different looking bark. ⁠ ⁠ Do spend some time examining tree bark the next time you’re out for a hike in a wooded area—I bet you’ll be really surprised by the variety and by how exquisitely beautiful tree bark can look when you see it up close!⁠ ⁠ This is a close up of a crepe myrtle's bark. As these trees age, their trunks develop a wonderful gnarled appearance, and the bark exfoliates in summer to give a gorgeous mottled look with patches of pink, grey or brown. ⁠ ⁠ It looks more magical in winter when low light hits the bare branches!⁠ ⁠ What's your favourite bark?💚
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