Building gardens to withstand environmental pressures
Gardens in Perth face considerable environmental pressures from drought, heatwaves, storms and wind. Yet landscape design and careful plant selections facilitate gardens thriving despite intensifying climate challenges. This article outlines strategies witnessed firsthand to future-proof gardens against intensifying environmental extremes after decades designing resilient landscapes. Scheduling seasonal planting Times plant installations considering seasonal conditions. Avoid […]
Creating a backyard play space for children to enjoy
For families with kids, incorporating a dedicated backyard play space allows children the freedom to play safely within view. As a veteran landscaper, thoughtfully designed play zones not only bring kids joy, but become favourite family gathering spots for years to come. This article covers key elements to create childhood wonderlands right at home. Space […]
The changing standards of outdoor lighting in Perth
Over a 20 year landscaping career, outdoor lighting technologies and design approaches have changed tremendously in Perth gardens. The shift towards sustainability and energy efficiency is clear while options for customising ambience to suit lifestyle needs have expanded exponentially. Let’s explore some of the ways standards and possibilities in exterior residential lighting have progressed to […]
Climate appropriate plants for a beautiful and functional garden
When designing gardens in Perth, selecting plants suited to the regional climate ensures both beauty and functionality will endure for years. Attempting to force unsuitable species ultimately requires excessive effort while diminishing garden health and visual impact over time. As an experienced landscaper having constructed sustainable, low-maintenance gardens that withstand Western Australia’s intense summer heat […]
Designing gardens to minimise allergies triggers
Allergies greatly diminish enjoyment of garden spaces for many homeowners. But landscape design can minimise common allergy triggers through mindful plant selections and layout considerations. As a veteran landscaper, certain choices have been witnessed to reduce hay fever reactions over decades of allergy-conscious gardening. Let’s explore practical methods for upholding the garden’s beauty without aggravating […]
Creating natural swimming ponds for healthy bathing
As a veteran landscaper in Perth, our team had the pleasure over the past 20 years to design and construct gorgeous natural swimming ponds that become beloved backyard features. Using natural filtration instead of chemicals, they create healthy havens for swimming and soaking amidst thriving pond plants and wildlife. Let’s explore what natural ponds entail […]
Site and soil assessment when starting new garden projects
In over 20 years as a landscaper in Perth, the most critical first step insisted upon for new garden projects is conducting thorough site and soil assessments. Their importance before breaking ground on any landscape transformation should never be underestimated! Proper analysis determines everything from layout and drainage to nutrition and irrigation needs. Ignoring it […]
Fire pit inspiration bringing light and warmth to gardens
As a landscaper with over 20 years of experience designing gardens and outdoor living areas in Perth, fire pits are an element that never fail to bring light, warmth and an inviting ambience. In this blog, gorgeous fire pit inspiration will be showcased to spark ideas for incorporation into backyards. Whether cosy spaces for cool […]
Grand garden scheme development: Where to start
Appoint specialist experts Assign qualified professional landscapers accountability managing sophistication delivering reliably long term, not cut corners without supervision dangerously assuming DIY website capabilities sufficient matching degrees complexity demand delivering decades. Analyse drainage realities Thoroughly probe underlying soil profiles determining carrying capacities, address limitations proactively not reactively after constructions completed years later manifesting defects alarmingly […]
Incorporating water features and ponds
Position ponds strategically Assess sun exposures, shading and prevailing winds factoring algae risks when positioning ponds. Tailor durable specifications suit long term aesthetic pleasures appreciating sustainability, not short term convenience compromising water features pleasures after problems compound painfully a few years once excited novelty wanes wore off regretfully unless positioned perfectly appropriately compassionately. Seek specialist […]
