Designing Structures in a Garden
Designing Structures in a Garden: Enhancing Your Outdoor Space As landscape designers, garden structures, such as pergolas, arbors, trellises, and gazebos, are used to transform your outdoor space by adding vertical interest, functionality, and style. Designing these elements thoughtfully can enhance the aesthetics and utility of your garden, creating a harmonious and inviting environment. 1. Define the Purpose Before designing garden structures, consider their primary function. Are you looking to create shade, provide privacy, support […]
Cost-Effective Garden Design
Cost-Effective Garden Design: Creating Beauty on a Budget Designing a beautiful garden doesn’t have to break the bank. With a little creativity, careful planning, and strategic choices, you can create a stunning outdoor space that enhances your home without overspending. Here are some tips for a cost-effective garden design. 1. Plan Before You Plant The first step to saving money is careful planning. Engage a landscape designer to work with you to sketch out your […]
Rainwater Gardens
Rainwater Gardens Rainwater gardens, also known as bioretention gardens, are shallow, landscaped depressions designed to capture and filter stormwater runoff. They offer a sustainable and eco-friendly solution to urban water management by addressing issues like flooding, water pollution, and soil erosion, while simultaneously beautifying urban environments. How They Work At their core, rainwater gardens mimic the natural water cycle by allowing rainwater to slowly infiltrate the soil, rather than flowing directly into storm drains or […]
Vertical Gardens in Landscape Design
Vertical Gardens in Landscape Design As a member of Greenroofs Australasia, I am often asked to comment on the viability of vertical gardens landscape design. With the ever increasing population density within cities and the inner suburbs the days of the iconic aussie backyard appear to be drawing to a close. The single home on the quarter acre block is now replaced with apartments and townhouses. Balconies and “alfresco” voids are becoming the norm. For […]
The Landscape Design Process
The Landscape Design Process The landscape design process essentially consists of 4 steps 1. Consultation 2. Schematic Design 3. Design Development 4. Tendering 1. Consultation We begin the design process by gaining an understanding of our clients and what they hope to achieve; their wants and needs for their new garden, as well as an insight into their lifestyle. During our initial visit, we will assess the site, discuss with you what you hope to […]