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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 you’re able to refer to this for some ideas on how to approach growing your own herbs! Soon it’ll be time to sow your herb seeds to grow into young saplings you can plant out when the frost risk is minimal and the ground warms up! Have a …
Propagating succulents Succulents are one of the easiest of plants to propagate! Depending on the species of succulent, they can either be grown from seeds; you’re able to create mini me’s from their leaves/stems; or set of wee cute little baby versions of them themselves and which are aptly called pups! From leaf Pick one of their leaves, leave the wounded end to dry (called callousing) for about a …
Biophilia xxx The core areas of biophilia in garden design The belief that people will spend more on spaces or views that connect with nature. This has been the case for landscape design where people are realising the benefits of that connection and are therefore more interested in doing up their homes to achieve that goal. An example landscape design wise is an existent tree with a historical connection …
Key players and timing Recognition of the need for designer involvement right client -designer team talking early to various parties Timing – didn’t leave to the last minute and wasn’t too early either as construction changes The construction team Although I personally have not tried this way of propagating, you’re able to buy some quality seeds from reputable online nurseries in Australia due to quarantine restrictions. The design Pick …
Planning is everything I know that the outdoor design bug doesn’t usually hit most people until the first lovely spring day. I advise anyone that contacts me that they will have a better result if the process starts way earlier than that. With more people now working from home, I see that people have now taken the time to think about when they should start their garden design. When’s …
Spring is just around the corner! Have you ever considered a vegetable patch in your garden? We love creating gardens for families who appreciate the importance and value of growing your own food!⠀ Here are some practical tips on considering vegetable patches for your design:⠀ 🥕Choosing the location and aspect ⠀ 🥕Materials to be used in the garden bed, eg softwood v hardwood, the chemicals in wood treatment/leeching and …
Setting the scene Last year, I was approached by the family who wanted to create a beautiful garden surrounding their newly built home that they were looking at selling. It was an unusual project for me to take on. As you well know, my gardens are all about the creating spaces that are custom for the family they live in. And which they feel connected to on some level. …
Getting a landscaping quote When I first commenced as a designer, it was put to me by a client that I should offer an advisory value-add service by staying on as an independent consultant. My role is to guide them through the rest of the build process, given that I helped create the vision of their garden. They needed help in getting and interpreting the landscaping quotes that they …
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