Monday, March 31, 2025

Landscape Design

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How to put your design to bed

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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Modernist marvel

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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The greenhouse effect in design

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

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Classic charm

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

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Nurturing creativity with nature

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

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The importance of scheduling

By Patrick Regnault

From quoting to completion, having a well-planned work schedule improves efficiency and reduces cost and wastage. Time spent on working out the method and timing of each phase of the work will ensure the quotation is accurate, the project will run smoothly, the client will feel confident everything is under control, and the materials will be of sufficient quality and quantity.Continue reading

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Cottage charm

By Lynne Testoni

A well-thought-out maintenance plan has retained the charm and authenticity of these classically planted gardens.

There is something reassuring and calming about an English-style cottage garden. Set among eight acres of magnificent English-style gardens, Annesley Bowral Retirement Village, about 120km south of Sydney, New South Wales, could be called a Southern Highlands sanctuary.… Continue reading

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Four new Australian Idylls!

By Gabrielle Stannus

Before arriving at this year’s Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show at the Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens in Melbourne, I decided that I was going to focus my attention on the plant life on display. And boy, I was not disappointed!Continue reading

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Generative AI: Fake it ‘til you make it!

By Gabrielle Stannus

Are you the only one in your circle who is not yet using AI? Are you wondering how it may be incorporated into your horticultural or landscape design business? Generative AI may be able to help you create text or images to use in your business operations (administration and marketing) or design (content and visualisations).Continue reading

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Future trees and climate change – how not to lose our cool

By Gabrielle Stannus

With a PhD in the impacts of climate on vegetation and trees and a Diploma of Arboriculture, University of Adelaide Adjunct Lecturer, Dr Stefan Caddy-Retalic is well placed to speak on the impact of climate change on our urban trees.Continue reading

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