When people begin thinking about a new garden, one of the first questions is often: what should I plant? It is an understandable place to…
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Your garden, their rules
What council regulations actually mean for your landscaping If you planted a tree, built a pergola or replaced a front fence seventy years ago, you…
Read articleWhen should you start planning your landscape during a home renovation?
A home renovation and a landscape project are often treated as two separate projects. One focuses on the house. The other focuses on the garden.…
Read articleShould you hire a landscaper first?
Looking to hire a landscaper? Most homeowners don’t begin a garden project by thinking about the problem they’re trying to solve. They begin by thinking…
Read articlePlanning a landscape project in Sydney: what happens before construction begins?
Landscape project planning in Sydney: what happens before construction begins? Most homeowners think of a landscape project as something that begins when construction starts. Demolition…
Read articleLandscape design costs in Sydney: what influences the investment?
Beyond square metres: the factors that shape landscape design fees and project budgets in Sydney. Most homeowners begin researching landscape design costs in Sydney looking…
Read articleSmall garden design in Sydney: Common mistakes
Many homeowners assume that small gardens are easier to design than large ones. After all, there is less space to work with, fewer materials required…
Read articleWhat actually works in small urban spaces? A guide to courtyard garden design in Sydney
Small but mighty: opportunities, constraints and practical solutions for Sydney courtyard gardens. Courtyard garden design in Sydney is often shaped by a unique combination of…
Read articleTop 5 tropical foliage plants
Next in our line up of ‘Top 5’s’ is our favourite tropical foliage plants. This selection provides year round interest in the garden through evergreen…
Read articleHow to perform the ‘Squeeze Test’
The Squeeze Test is a simple test for judging the quality and composition of garden soil. The test should be carried out on moist, but…
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