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Edible garden design with a mini fruit orchard and vege patch in the backyard of a Camberwell property in Melbourne
Edible garden design using a cumquat hedge in the backyard of a Camberwell property in Melbourne

Hidden gems – do you have to have a proper vege patch?

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Wine Barrels are lovely items that could be used a Wine Barrels are lovely items that could be used as planters or garden decor. I've also seem some crafty examples of barrels used as bases for water fountains!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Here's a picture of a wine barrel a friend has used in a balcony garden I helped set up a couple of years back. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Here, the wooden wine barrel was used to plant out hardy decorative shrubs but they are also excellent for growing a range of other plants including garden herbs. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Look for quality barrels, with no loose bands or staves. Loose bands and staves may look easy to repair however this does require some skill to do properly!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ The barrels are available from reputable nurseries so do have a look out for one or two! Second hand oak barrels are sold by wineries after they reach a certain age so it would be worthwhile to go on a hunt for these too! 💚⁠⁠ ⁠⁠
"No man every steps in the same river twice, for i "No man every steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man." ~ Heraclitus⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Heraclitus certainly made a good point when he claimed that “No man every steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man.” ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Things change, as we are all alive, dynamic and ever evolving —the landscape, our needs from the landscape, us as artists and architects of our landscapes. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ What's your take on his quote?💚💚💚
Steps are the most efficient means of changing lev Steps are the most efficient means of changing levels, but there are strict (and complicated) rules in place. Many people mistakenly use indoor step measurements out of doors, where the scale is very different.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ One general rule of thumb for a private stairway is a 190 mm maximum riser and 355mm maximum tread depth.* There is an actual formula that needs to be followed and corresponds to a particular ratio. This ratio produces a more relaxed angle of ascent or descent, resulting in steps more successfully proportioned to the greater outdoor scale.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Try not to skip over the many requirements that need to be followed when designing your outdoor steps as people need to be sure of their footing! 💚⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ *Please refer to the NCC 2019 Building Code of Australia for more information.
Butterflies are beautiful, majestic creatures that Butterflies are beautiful, majestic creatures that evolve from a dull caterpillar 🐛 into a playful winged insect with a kaleidoscope of colour on their paper-thin wings. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Aside from their beauty, butterflies and their metamorphosis carry symbolic meanings in some beliefs and cultures. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ These include:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ 🦋Resilience and Endurance⁠⁠ 🦋Rebirth⁠⁠ 🦋Transformation⁠⁠ 🦋Resurrection⁠⁠ 🦋Change⁠⁠ 🦋Hope⁠⁠ 🦋Life⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Which interpretation resonates with your beliefs?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Culturally this is something I'm investigating myself but personally they represent hope and a carefree nature, something delicate and spectacular at the same time.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ In any case, butterflies are important pollinators and impact the whole environment. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ So, we need to treat them with the respect they deserve! 💚 ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠
King Protea :)⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Pictured here is a hap King Protea :)⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Pictured here is a happy snap of a king protea (Protea Cynaroides) in one of my client's gardens. She loves looking out to these past her swimming pool and brings them indoors as cut flowers. She even shares them with her friends when possible. ⁣⁠⁠ ⁣⁠⁠ These are not only easy to look after but are able to be enjoyed all year round. They symbolise beauty and are pretty tough! ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ If you have a favourable spot in your garden do give this one a try!!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ For more information on proteas, head on over to my website for more inspo! 💚⁣⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ https://inspiringlandscapes.com.au/protea/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠
And oldie but a goodie!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ A revamped ba And oldie but a goodie!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ A revamped backyard in Hampton East, updated to meet my clients needs as her kids were getting older and she wanted to work from home given her new business focus.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ So new areas were designed including the garage turned office (not shown) and an outdoor courtyard concept complete with a wall to wall lush vertical garden (of the real plant kind!)⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Complete with an updated planting scheme that compliments the existing mature plants, it evolved into a brand new area for the entire family to enjoy! 💚⁠⁠ ⁠⁠
Bologna is a city known for many things including Bologna is a city known for many things including its architectural beauty and great cuisine. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ It's an old university city with lavish porticoed walkways and squares, fine historic buildings, and a storied medieval centre. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ It's situated in the heart of the Emilia-Romagna, a region which is widely considered the greatest food-producing region of Italy. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Bologna is also nicknamed La Grassa—the fat one—which is also a play on the city's prosperous economy.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ This was a photo I look there whilst on holidays, which caught my eye. LOVE the use of natural stone and the shapes used.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ What's your favourite part of Italy? 💚
"My green thumb came from mistakes I made while le "My green thumb came from mistakes I made while learning from the plants point of view." ~ H Fred Dale⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Does anyone else find this quote relatable? I certainly do!!!💚⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ One story I can personally share is to fertilise your voracious eating plants e.g. roses and lemons. You will be well rewarded with abundant flowers and fruit! ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ What have you learnt from your plants? 💚
Succulents have become extremely popular and fashi Succulents have become extremely popular and fashionable garden plants. That's because they can thrive on minimum water. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Some have true succulent foliage, others, like cacti, develop spikes on the surface, which reduces wind speed and thus water loss. But the great thing about succulents is you can use them in the open garden and also in containers to create wonderful displays to decorate a terrace or patio.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ This is a sweet pic from a friend I helped not to long ago with his balcony garden. Love how the succulent looks in the pot choice - nice colour and texture too! 💚
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