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5 Building Blocks of a Good Landscape Design
Just as the interior of your home must complement the architecture and honour the landscape, good landscape design must also respond to the needs of your family and the history of your site. From the tenets of colour theory to the philosophy of Feng Shui, landscape design is informed by both the emotional and the…
Read More5 Tips – Landscape Design for Beginners
Though indoor-outdoor living offers dozens of benefits for mental, emotional and physical health, getting started on a garden can be complicated, costly and time-consuming. Choosing the layout, types of plants and overall design of an outdoor space can take just as much intention and commitment as creating a stunning interior. Both the exterior and interior…
Read More5 Steps to Improve the value of your home through landscaping
A beautifully landscaped yard will instantly boost the kerb-appeal of any home. If you are looking to sell your home, do not underestimate the power of your landscape. A welcoming landscape can make a home feel extra cozy and inviting. A well designed and maintained garden area shows potential buyers that you care about your…
Read MoreLandscaping Ideas to Improve your Properties Value
Looking for landscaping ideas? The property market can be very volatile at times with prices going up and down depending on markets and economy. Lately more so down than up! However, by and large, owning a property is a very solid investment and many people have seen the value of their properties increase significantly over…
Read MoreHow To Choose The Right Landscape Professional
If you love spending time outdoors in your garden, one thing you naturally want is for the area to look awesome! The aesthetic appeal of your garden can have a big impact on how relaxed you feel when you are outside, so it is well worth investing in your outdoor area. When your garden is…
Read More5 Tips For a Winter Landscape Design
Winter is just around the corner and while people in Europe generally lock themselves indoors for the winter, the beauty of Melbourne (or Australian weather in general) is that we don’t have to! Implementing good winter landscape design practices is a fantastic way to ensure your yard is not only utilised during the colder months…
Read MoreWhat To Expect From An Initial Design Consultation
What to Expect from an initial design consultation. YES – Questions about what you want to achieve with your garden YES – Questions that will give your designer a better understanding of your taste and style YES – Some suggestions based on your answers YES – A fee proposal for producing a landscape design NO – A complete comprehensive solution to your garden…
Read MoreHow To Choose The Right Landscape Designer
Designing your outdoor space from scratch or renovating an existing space is exciting, but can often be overwhelming. It is a process that takes time, perception, vision and experience to execute correctly. An experienced landscape designer should bring these attributes to your project, helping you create your perfect garden. Choosing the right landscape designer can…
Read MoreCurling Bluestone
What is curling bluestone and why does it affect specifically bluestone paving? I have personally had an area of bluestone paving curl after I had laid it. Up until that point I had never encountered this before. I’m hoping this article, will give you some insight into what the term ‘bluestone’ means, why some bluestone…
Read MoreLaying Pavers Part 4 – Laying Pavers
Laying Pavers Now that we have prepared a good solid base for our pavers, that is we have excavated to the appropriate levels and we have 75mm of compacted crushed rock/road base in place at approx. 60mm below our finished height of paving, we can commence laying the pavers. Setting up a String Line Firstly,…
Read More5 Reasons To Engage A Landscape Designer
I have seen many people attempt to design and install their own landscapes over the years. Some are successful in their attempts; however, others lack the understanding of what it takes to design and construct a practical, well thought out connected garden. Expertise in many areas of construction and horticulture is essential to the success…
Read MoreWhat Is The Cost Of A Typical Landscape Design?
The cost of a typical landscape design is influenced by many factors. The three main factors that effect the cost of a design include, the overall size of your property, how detailed you require the design, and the features you want to include in the landscape. These three factors have will effect the amount of…
Read More5 Questions You Need To Ask Yourself
There are 5 questions you need to ask yourself before you engage a landscape professional to complete any work. Not asking these questions may turn out to be costly. 1. Are they a member of the Landscape association? Landscape Associations are a great place to begin. They continually educate there members with new products and changing…
Read MoreIs A Dripper Irrigation System Right For You?
Dripper Irrigation Vs. Spray Irrigation Dripper irrigation systems are a relatively new introduction to the landscape industry. They were devised in the middle of an Australian drought as a water saving initiative. The benefits were clearly self evident and it soon became law that the old spray irrigation systems were not to be installed in any…
Read MoreWater Features- Some Things To Consider
Water is very important to humans and all life on earth. It covers approximately three quarters of the earth and is responsible for shaping the landscape – cliffs, riverbeds and caves. It is also one of the most useful tools for creating atmosphere in the garden. Water features can be installed just about anywhere, from a…
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