The Floral Clock at Queen Victoria Gardens, Melbourne (Image: Stefan Schäfer, Lich via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0).
By Gabrielle Stannus
Bedding out is temporary and labour intensive. So why should we do it? What are the pros and cons of this type of design and the plants used to fulfill its intent? Jeremy Critchley from The Green Gallery took time out of his busy schedule overseeing the construction of a new, large, high-tech wholesale production nursery at Mangrove Mountain north of Sydney to answer my questions.… Continue reading
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Dwarf citrus in pot. If maintenance and nutrition is carried out correctly a citrus can last well and be productive (Image: Sue McClymont)
By Patrick Regnault
Small backyards, balconies, limited outdoor spaces, and short or unsecured rent leases are not as conducive to long-term tree planting. For those who can afford to buy and settle, they may have a shrunken backyard or a courtyard; for others, it will need to be pots.… Continue reading
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A new lawn provides space for children to play, along with a clear line of sight from the house to the new pool in this backyard designed for privacy (images supplied by the Landscape Association)
By Lynne Testoni
This Palm Springs-inspired design includes plenty of space for children to play and adults to relax.
The design of this beautiful backyard on Sydney’s northern beaches combines beauty and practicality. Inspired by mid-century modern architecture and the iconic homes of Palm Springs, the house is a contemporary version of these early homes with a minimalist façade.… Continue reading
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3D visualisations showing the integration of an architecturally-designed glasshouse into a modernistic residential design in rural Tasmania (Image: Ludovic Vilbert, Inwardout Studio)
By Gabrielle Stannus
How to incorporate a greenhouse into a building design? This is the unusual request my partner received from a client who requested a glasshouse to be integrated into their new home in rural Tasmania. The structure was to be their home’s focal point and entertaining hub, linking two building wings whilst also providing a space to overwinter lemon trees.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Patrick Regnault
Recently, I attended the Australian Institute of Horticulture (AIH) annual conference, where the topic was “Grow Shade Wise”. A particular topic that attracted my attention was ‘Harnessing shade for skin cancer prevention’. There were two speakers, Liz King, Manager of the NSW Skin Cancer Prevention Unit, and Andrew Turnbull, Landscape Architect and Advisor to the Shadesmart working group.… Continue reading
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A new sandstone water feature and pool lounge area is flanked by a large eucalyptus tree, white agapanthus and clipped hedging
By Lynne Testoni for The Landscape Association
This beautifully maintained and classically planted garden is an elegant accompaniment to the traditional home it surrounds
One of the challenges when creating a traditional garden is how to plant and maintain it so it looks established and in keeping with the existing architecture and plantings.… Continue reading
Read MoreThe Landscape Association have just released this year’s winners at the prestigious 2024 Landscape Excellence Awards. Sponsored by Glazed Co., the Awards were presented amid celebrations recently at the annual Gala Dinner at Sydney’s Doltone House in front of over 550 members, sponsors, suppliers and the landscape industry. … Continue reading
Read MoreBy Gabrielle Stannus
Restoring ecological landscapes is about more than just putting plants into the ground. To improve the sustainability of revegetation itself, we need to consider the full life cycle of our projects, right down to the pots we use to grow and protect our plants.… Continue reading
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2024 show garden ‘Mother Ocean’ by Althaus Landscape Designs and constructed by Klaycon Landscape Construction (Image: Allie Claire)
By Daniel Althaus
My journey into the world of show gardens has been nothing short of transformative. As a landscape designer, I’ve always been fascinated by the intricate relationship between nature and design. However, stepping into the competitive arena of show gardens was a step into the unknown.… Continue reading
Read MoreCompiled by Karen Smith
In its second year, organisers were happy with a significant increase in exhibitors and visitors to the Landscape Expo held recently at TAFE NSW, Ryde Campus. Sydney turned on beautiful sunshine, which added to the already positive atmosphere of the event.… Continue reading
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