Fire and steel: Elevating a modest courtyard in the Macedon Ranges
Tucked away in the Macedon Ranges in Woodend, Victoria, this reimagined courtyard proves that clever landscape design can overcome spatial limitations.
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Designed for the elements | A resilient coastal garden on Raumati Beach
In Raumati Beach, this garden has transformed from a quaint bach into a stunning coastal space, showcasing landscape architecture by Mark Newdick.
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Mother Ocean | A garden inspired by the power and change of the sea
The “Mother Ocean” garden, showcased at the 2024 Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show, draws inspiration from the fluidity and symbolism of ocean waves, capturing the beauty and resilience of nature’s inevitable cycles of change.
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A family garden in Moonee Ponds designed to blend beauty and purpose
Located in Moonee Ponds, Melbourne, this striking garden was designed to cater to all ages, with three generations living under one roof.
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10 gardens bursting with beauty & inspiration | Top 10 of 2024
An overview of our most read and best-loved gardens from 2024.
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The Blairgowrie Hideaway | A coastal retreat in Victoria
This Mornington Peninsula garden is a secluded coastal sanctuary, hosting an array of native Australian plant life.
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A cottage garden in Central Victoria inspired by the English country landscape
A garden in Central Victoria, inspired by the iconic English country landscapes. This design balances traditional cottage plants with contemporary elements that integrate with the home’s cottage aesthetic.
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An elegant, evolving garden for an active family | The Amber project, South Australia
A green garden in the Mount Lofty Ranges, tailored to suit a family of four and their playful Border Collie.
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A sleek outdoor escape in Khandallah’s hills
This Khandallah property’s outdoor space has been redesigned with sleek, modern elements to create a stylish and functional retreat for a busy family.
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Whānau, I te ao, I te pō — A family estate for fun, friendships and joy
Bryce and Delwyn’s 5 acre property had been planted 10 or so years prior some trees and borders. But a new development was undertaken by Michael Mansvelt to evoke the look and feel of a tropical resort for the new pool and outdoor living area.
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A family garden in Melbourne that was inspired by a previous life in NYC
A textured, free-flowing garden in Hawthorn that brings natural beauty and subtle urban influences together, creating a distinctive family retreat inspired by New York’s High Line.
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A Remuera garden of cascading greenery
In the busy Auckland suburb of Remuera, a professional couple sought to redesign their sloped and outdated garden into a functional and beautiful outdoor living space.
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A seasonal living canvas shaped for a growing family | Landscape architect Paul Roper-Gee’s Christchurch garden
A conversation with Paul Roper-Gee of Botanic Landscape Architects. Explore is own garden, and learn about his life as a landscape architect and passionate gardener.
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The transformation of a coastal garden | Auckland Garden Designfest spotlight
Situated right above Castor Bay Beach, this garden offers stunning views of the bay and will be open to the public during the upcoming Auckland Garden Designfest event in November 2024.
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A large-scale vegetable garden and permaculture project that brings a community together
This project, led by permaculturist Ben Shaw, transformed part of a rural property into a thriving market garden. It now provides sustainable food for eight families, supporting a small community’s way of living and eating.
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The best of both worlds | A garden in Ivanhoe that blends tradition with modernity
A contemporary garden and pool landscaping design that balances out a modern house extension to this family’s heritage home.
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Habour views | A lush, lawnless forever garden in Lyttelton
Based on a compact section in Lyttelton, this garden is a sanctuary that connects to both the house and the harbour views beyond.
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A vibrant reconnection from home to garden
The homeowners of this vibrant Northcote garden wanted to switch things up and replace their main lawn area with an outdoor dining space for entertaining.
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Blurring boundaries | Japanese-inspired woodland garden
A Buckinghamshire garden where nature knows no boundaries: A lush haven where the garden seamlessly merges with its surrounding woodland, creating an enchanting, plant-filled escape.
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A rural cottage garden with sentimental significance | Donvale Cottage
This enchanting garden transports you to a world of romance and tranquillity. Nestled in the heart of the countryside, the picturesque cottage garden is surrounded by lush perennial plantings, creating a haven of natural beauty.
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From the gully to garden | Creating a native haven at home in Wellington
Inspired by the regeneration in their neighbouring gully, a family have set out to transform their garden into a sanctuary for native birds and plants. A space where nature thrives alongside daily life.
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Creating year-round interest in a compact Scottish garden
This project began with a blank canvas—an empty, turfed landscape area. The intention was to use perennials and other plants to bring life and vibrancy to what was currently an uninspired outdoor space.
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Creating a garden of beauty, softness & scent for botanical skincare brand owner
With a homeowner who creates aromatic products, it's no surprise that Georgina Nelson wanted her own garden to reflect the key principles of her brand - combining beauty, softness and scent.
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The best of both worlds | A garden crafted to balance privacy and a greater connection to the community
Two garden spaces, with two clear intentions for each of them - a garden to welcome neighbours and a space for refuge from the busy world. Landscape architecture by BWLA.
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Four gardens for this family’s architectural Sydney home
The team at Nelson Thomas Landscape Architects are behind the thoughtful curation of this lovely outdoor area in Sydney’s North Shore, where an active family of five and their border collie enjoy entertaining loved ones and spending quality time together.
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Enchanted wilderness | A natural wonderland in Browns Bay, Auckland
This Browns Bay, Auckland based garden was designed with the natural world and two young children at the centre of all of its planning and decision making.
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Eco-conscious enthusiasm | The garden that once was a concrete parking area
A mere concrete slab has been completely transformed into a magnificent garden that serves as a sanctuary for indigenous plants and Australian wildlife - its latest addition being a resident fruit-bat!
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The Fairytale Garden | An enchanting family garden in Melbourne
Blossoming flowers dance in the gentle breeze, while lush greenery provides a sense of serenity. This garden, by Ashley James, is straight out of a fairytale book, where nature and imagination intertwine.
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An Asian-inspired sub-tropical garden in Herne Bay
After a full redevelopment of this Herne Bay garden, the homeowners now have their own private sub-tropical oasis with an array of ‘Asian-fusion’ inspired plantings and features that are a nod to their own heritage and culture.
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The London parking space that was converted to a contemporary courtyard garden
With each season comes subtle changes for this endearing London garden. This former parking space has been completely transformed by London-based landscape designer Alexandra Noble, with the final product being a one-of-a-kind small scale garden that has been tailored to the homeowner’s individual style.
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