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Here we are at the end of our journey across Australia to discover and native designs for landscaping indigenous plants in three areas of the country. Perth There are many stone features along the road between Perth and Neale Junction. One day-tripper says, "As you...
Their scent should stimulate our olfactory senses to bring us in touch with the earth. The colours of native flowers for landscaping should make us more aware of how our emotional senses operate. Shapes that reflect a precise geometry are lessons in order. ...
The "vine-covered cottage," "vine-dripping jungle," or "vine-draped arbor" are the dramatic elements that create a kind of ambiance in the landscape that would be totally absent without them. Each of our three areas has its own unique specimens to draw our interest...
Accent the Positive Shrubs and trees carry the volume, bring scale into the landscape and quite often play up the shape and delicacy of their companion plants. One tree can be the star of the show, but it's difficult for a shrub to assume that role---difficult, but...
Good quality garden pots are beneficial for landscaping projects, big or small, for a wide variety of reasons. They are not only a sound investment, but they also provide a great environment for plants to thrive and grow beautiful and strong. For the best results,...
In this second of our series on re-vegetative design, we'll look at the fascinating subject of native grasses for landscaping. Plumed or spiked, tall and graceful or tufted patches, native grasses can be the accents that produce a glissando or staccato note in the...
Re-vegetation is an effort dedicated to replenishing the native flora of an area using indigenous plants and native rocks for landscaping. Learning about this lovely movement afoot makes all sorts of sense when you realise that designing with the naturally occurring...
When discovering a well-known beachfront, it's obvious that the sun is the star of the show. With gorgeous oceanfront views and an abundance of entourage, all that's needed is a cool beverage and eye shades. You can then bask in the beauty of coastal landscapes....
There are not many things in the world more relaxing than a garden. From waterfalls to birds, the natural environment is an obvious choice for meditation gardens, church sanctuary areas, and backyard escapes. Using planters to create a peaceful area can be a simple...
The waiting room of doctor's offices can be one of the most stressful places in the world. Whether it's the loss of time or the impending appointment causing the stress, you can seldom find large numbers of relaxed individuals in a waiting room. Many times, these...
Outdoor dining is one of the most pleasurable dining experiences one can have. From the natural air to waterfalls and birds, relaxation is nearly impossible to inhibit and the cuisine and company only adds to the environment. However, planters play a large role in...
You don't have to water rocks…This leads to an idea which may have some merit. Moreover, Sydney Airport is getting some new digs and deserves an extra shot of Australia. It is, after all, the most popular tourist destination, being home to an opera house known...
When you have had enough experience with handling simple container planting arrangements, start aiming for higher. Mix and match colours and textures to create elegant combinations of plants to make your planters stand out. A simple container garden does the job...
There are superbly designed fashion ensembles that encourage, and so deserve careful thought for accessorising. We purchase a hat, tie, or special jewellery just to compliment and reward the design. "Ah," we say. "Perfect!" In reflecting that mind-set, there are...
In this day and age, business is competitive, and the cutting-edge business warrants a sleek and modern look around the office. The environment in which one works says a lot about the view and aim of the company, as well as what the company stands for. For that...
Pools are, in and of themselves, some of the most relaxing places on Earth. Aside from actually being at the ocean, pools the most calmest and a soothing aquatic experience one can have. In fact, sometimes this environment is even calmer than the ocean or a natural...
Container gardening is a space-saving practice of growing plants in pots and planters and other containers that may be available. Generally used for decorative purposes, strategic container gardening can also be used to grow vegetables and fruits that do not require...
Creating a Tuscan theme with garden pots and planters creates a timeless and elegant design scheme. Bringing this look into reality is accomplished with subtle additions, all blended together to create the desired effect. Garden pots and planters can help create this...
Grace—blooming in drifts of an impossible iridescence is far too beautiful to be looked upon as anything but supernatural. Yet, there it is, the Jacaranda Tree — a jewel in the landscape. And where did that colour come from? Fortunate the street whose edges are...
Container gardening proves to be an inventive way to use small spaces as gardens. Especially in urban centers where space available is limited, growing fruits, vegetables and decorative plants in garden pots can be the most amazing solution to gardeners. A great...
It’s always a joy when you see geometric patterns in architectural landscape design that reveals its fascinating structure. It is unfortunate (and not the architect’s fault) when the budget is so restrictive or an owner is really conservative that the structure has...
Not only the sound, but the power of all that water reacting to the force of gravity gives us a rush like no other. Then there's the mist created by water pulverizing the surface below. It rises higher than the source, giving the whole scene the depth of another...
Planters are a great way to add style, artistic value, and ambiance to both indoor and outdoor locations. However, some of the simplest ways to use planters in design is to go back to basics and use the tiniest planter of all: the pot, or potted plant. Just because...
A building that represents landscape art deserves to attract additional funding to deliver a quality landscaping design and treatment. Puzzling How many works of art reflect a love of the landscape? And doesn't art reflect the soul's need for balance? Seldom do you...
Particularly critical when an exterior site has gone missing, interior landscaping may need to project a more impactful design response. Occasionally, it also is an opportunity to present visitors with an outstanding design that rivals stunning artful interiors....
It's a desert island in a desert sea. Looking at it from afar, Uluru or Ayers rock seems almost newly born—it just popped up out of nowhere. The truth is it's connected to Kata Tjuta, another wonder about 30 km away, by an underground mass apparently from time in...
From a satellite, it resembles an old earthbound Amerindian arrowhead. Geologically, Tasmania holds the mystery of the difference between Australia and Antarctica. We will take a closer look at Tasmanian design and cultural dedication. How is Tasmania so different?...
Glass buildings almost beg for plant life in indoor planters. Not only is there an abundance of light to nourish plants but adding greenery to these spaces adds contrast and draws the outside in when it's so plainly in view. Round pots can be a focal point all on...
It may seem a little unusual to address the idea of aerial landscape design; we usually associate landscaping with topography. Considering design from several points of view reinforces the concept when designing atrium space for sites such as hotels, convention...
They called them "outdoor rooms" and dressing them was a more than a pastime. It was another opportunity to reinterpret the same finely crafted interior ideals that held sway in the Victorian persona. As if the lawn was considered a canvas, the elements chosen to...
