A garden layout needs to consider different uses of areas. Begin by showing an indoor-outdoor flow with the use of a deck or patio. Different types of gardens and linking paths should also be included in the garden. When considering your garden layout in our sub-tropical climate, identify areas of sun and shade throughout the day,
A tropical landscape will be lush, bright and bold. Tropical gardens are influenced by trends from different continents, from the tropical islands to the rainforest. Successful tropical landscapes will be a blend of both colours and textures. A warm, humid climate is the basic condition for a tropical landscape. The resort style tropical landscape will depend
Contemporary Garden Design embraces ‘the sleek’ look. You can enhance your patio, making it an extension of your home, with a contemporary garden design. Contemporary garden design should be friendly, inviting and personalised. The indoor – outdoor flow in contemporary garden design shows a minimalist use of elements, (plants, pots, paving) with essential lighting, which is
Everyone wants a great backyard. With these backyard ideas you can create a garden to be proud of. Your backyard should be the place where you can entertain, as well as the place that all the family can relax, whether that is just sitting, or perhaps tending the garden. Many people have great backyard ideas,
A Japanese garden design aims to bring peace and tranquillity. This Japanese garden celebrates the natural environment. Essential elements of a Japanese garden design are stones, water, and plants. There are three different styles of Japanese garden design, all of which aim to recreate the natural scenery. The variations in these styles comes from the
Christmas Day will be in the garden, and it looks a treat. The Christmas garden is the place where we will all meet. The patio’s decorated, the barbecue's on, and we can’t wait to eat! For the population living on the Gold Coast, the temperature on 25 December 2016 will be between 19 and 27
It's summertime – the king of all seasons for getting outdoors and living it up in your outdoor living room. The kids are on holiday, the beach beckons, your favourite ice cream is calling and outdoor living, dining and entertaining doesn't get any better than this. Australians have always “lived” outdoors and the concept of
The natural pest control methods to outsmart garden pests! Summer is the season when pests can be a real problem in the garden. Instead of using those toxic off the shelf chemicals, lets consider a simple garden maintenance routine that will get on top of pests effectively and naturally. But first, I wanted to help
Front Garden Ideas to increase your Curb Appeal Your front garden should say 'Welcome to my Home!' The layout of your front garden should increase curb appeal. Look at the your front of your home and think – can I make this better? The way the front of your house looks provides ‘the face’ of your
Your summer guide to patio living Patio is a Spanish word, meaning ‘an inner court open to the sky’ This has evolved into patios that are roofed, and generally have open sides. To greatly enhance your property by increasing the living space available, a patio is the answer. Our tropical climate means you will use
