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Kinetic sculpture in landscape design in Glen Waverley in Houzz

Movement in the Garden

December 10, 2018
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Landscape Design, Plants
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Posted by Parveen

People are attracted to movement in the garden.   It creates an interest of all sorts.  Here are some of my tips to create it!

Doncaster - water feature view

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Maribyrnong - water movement

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Blackburn

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Glen Waverley

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Water cascading into a pool, for instance, always attracts attention from most people, especially young children!  If created to provide a subtle sound effect, it will not only add a visual wow factor to your garden but also contribute to an element of calmness watching the flow of water.  Simply mesmerising, especially when done well!

Another good tip is to grow plants that will attract the local wildlife.  There is an increasing interest in garden design of late in this topic and a few garden designers are certainly heavily employed in this niche!

I find that butterflies, native bees and birds are among the easiest and prettiest guests to entice although I revel in the sound of a croak or two of some resident frogs.  Brings a smile to my face!  Another of my favourites is when a delightful little bird drops by and chirps.  Something we are all missing in most garden these days – the sound of life!  How thrilling!!

You’ll have to allow some natural food for the caterpillars and plenty of flowers that provide nectar for native bees and birds, but the activity in the garden is wonderful.

Blackburn

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Bundoora

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Use plants to accentuate the movement of the wind as it blows through the garden.  For example, the video shows how flowers of a particular tree moves beautifully with a slight wind and is simply delightful in how delicately it moves back and forth.  It gives a sense of peace.

Plants with paper-thin leaves flutter like birds, creating interest through movement.  Texture wise they create not only a visual interest as they eye can somehow hone in on their difference, but indirectly also contribute to sound effects in the garden.

Many plants, particularly ornamental grasses with flowers and seed heads high atop tall and those with slender stalks look amazing.  Those with seed heads produce a quiet rustle with seed against seed creating a natural wind chime.

Summer breezes add romance to a garden, carrying the fragrance of phlox or jasmines through the air.  Mmmm ….

Scent is one of the garden’s most subtle delights.

Therefore as long as the scent is not too overpowering, any garden visitor will feel inspired and refreshed as the fragrance drifts through the garden.

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If you need further suggestions on all or any of the above, contact us for an onsite 90 minute initial consultation.  We charge $250.00 for the visit and can subsequently quote on implementing the design of the entire transformation for you within your budget.

 

Refer to our portfolio for examples of where we’ve used the tips mentioned above!

 

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I love black and white - its classic and creates a sense of drama.⁠⁠
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I could have easily taken this picture full of colour and the story being narrated will be different.⁠⁠
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Here, by omitting the colours, you focus on shapes and textures and create an intrigue of what elements are being used in the design. ⁠⁠
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Do tell if you recognise the plants! 💚
Artfully distressed or rusted iron and steel offer Artfully distressed or rusted iron and steel offer a rustic charm, while metals such as bronze or copper can add a glamorous touch to an outdoor area.⁠⁠
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Here is a recent picture of our Glen Waverley project completed in 2015 using custom corten steel panels which double up as a lightbox.💚
Wherever life plants you, bloom with grace.⁠⁠ Wherever life plants you, bloom with grace.⁠⁠
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A French proverb which is quite well known. ⁠⁠
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It sounds simple, but carries a lot of meaning. ⁠⁠
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No matter where you are settled, there is always that bit of fear within you of the what ifs and the unknown in the windy road that is life. ⁠⁠
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Wherever you feel called, know that there is beauty in being rooted. There is beauty in accepting where you are – even if it’s only for a season. There is even more beauty when you learn to thrive. 💚
"Art" ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ the expression or application "Art" ⁠⁠
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the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power.⁠⁠
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Art is of course is open to interpretation.⁠⁠
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I loved this creation so I thought I'd finally share it as it gave such joy both to my youngest and I when we spotted it on a way back from a client's.⁠⁠
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This was when lockdown was finally eased up in Melbourne in November 2020 and we could travel beyond the 5kms restriction. ⁠⁠
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Very thankful to the person or family that created this! 💚
Why not create a vege nook in an unused corner in Why not create a vege nook in an unused corner in your garden?⁠⁠
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In creates a win-win situation all round.  Bountiful healthy, organic harvest to be shared with family and friends and has made use of a neglected space!⁠⁠
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As you can see from the picture you can make use of both built in garden beds or simply use portable pots to boost your harvest! ⁠⁠
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Bundoora project completed in 2015!  Still creating bounty for my lovely clients! 💚
What are the benefits of pathway lights?⁠⁠ ⁠ What are the benefits of pathway lights?⁠⁠
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In addition to leading the way in the dark, pathway lights offer other benefits, including:⁠⁠
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💡Home security.⁠⁠
💡Protection of path border plants from being trampled on.⁠⁠
💡Marking path boundaries.⁠⁠
💡Highlighting your favourite  low garden plants.⁠⁠
💡Added curb appeal.⁠⁠
💡Ambient lighting for garden entertaining.⁠⁠
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A different view of the humble fig? ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ A different view of the humble fig? ⁠⁠
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Or as my close friends will say, my overactive imagination!!⁠⁠
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Love this shot of their fan shaped leaves as they remind me of an Indian dancer spinning around!⁠⁠
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What do you see in your garden using your imagination? 💚
Food Forest Gardens ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ "Forest gardenin Food Forest Gardens ⁠⁠
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"Forest gardening is a low-maintenance, sustainable, plant-based food production and agroforestry system based on woodland ecosystems, incorporating fruit and nut trees, shrubs, herbs, vines and perennial vegetables which have yields directly useful to humans. Making use of companion planting, these can be intermixed to grow in a succession of layers to build a woodland habitat." From Wikipedia⁠⁠
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A little bit of a mouthful but essentially the idea is to provide good, healthy food from your own garden to the table for you to enjoy and by those you love!⁠⁠
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This is the idea behind this compact front yard designed for our clients in Glen Huntly constructed in December 2020!⁠⁠
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Moving on their backyard sunken garden soon! 💚
Flowers are evidence enough that the rain will end Flowers are evidence enough that the rain will end, the clouds will part, and spring will always come, no matter the difficult winter that precedes it.⁠⁠
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There is beauty when you learn to thrive. ⁠⁠
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To accept the challenges that are thrown at you and to convert them into opportunities to learn from!⁠⁠
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Look out to your garden and take the positivity within! 💚
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