Landscaping 23B
Two landscaping projects done and one to go. When we started on the site development, one of our objectives was completing the gardens as soon as possible after house construction. ...
Fence feature design evolution
Screening the entrances to 23A and 23B proved to be an opportunity for creating decorative fence features which enhanced the landscaping.
Permeable paving and carport
Looking after the nearby canopy tree and doing justice to the front entrance on 23B meant using an unusual carport design and permeable paving.
Landscaping 23A
Finishing construction of our second home was the signal to start landscaping the front entrance and back garden with a variety of indigenous plants.
Backyard blitz for number 1
Landscaping the backyard of our first home with a simple, but effective, design turned the area into an inviting space.
Landscaping makes a difference
After the hot weather and other project priorities conspiring against us, it was a pleasure to finally start on landscaping the front garden of Unit 1. There are three main elements to the garden - crazy paving slate steps, a found object sculpture within a ring of railway sleepers and an indigenous bushland theme.
Indigenous today, native tomorrow
Back in May, we shared the news about planting indigenous seedlings along the back fence. At the time, a reader responded with an astute observation. These plants might not be ...
Landscaping begins
Since the land near the back fence won't be disturbed too much during the house construction, we took the opportunity to start on the landscaping of this area. Putting in a variety of trees & shrubs gives them a head start on the rest of the garden.
Indigenous landscaping plans
With the layout of the homes on the block nearing completion, we can turn our attention to the garden. The objective is to create an informal garden based on indigenous plants. Using indigenous plants benefits native animals as well as providing a low maintenance garden for the residents.
