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Charlie Albone
Have Straight Lines Had Their Moment? Why Curves Are Shaping Modern Gardens
For years, modern garden design was dominated by straight lines. Square lawns, rectangular garden beds and perfectly parallel paths became the go-to look for new homes across Australia. Clean, structured and easy to plan, they suited the architecture of the time. Today though, the trend is beginning to soften. Landscape designers are moving towards gardens that feel more natural, more inviting and more connected to the environment around them. Instead of rigid corners and sharp edges, we’re seeing flowing pathways, curved garden beds, circular lawns and organic planting layouts becoming the centrepiece of Australian backyards. It’s a subtle change, but…
When you’re thinking about giving your garden a bit of a facelift, people will often turn to garden shows, landscaping magazines, public gardens or even Pinterest boards for some inspiration. Oner element that comes up time after time, are the sleek, modern gardens with those distinctive rusty-looking edges. That’s often corten steel metal garden edging and it’s popularity is well justified. It’s not just about looks; it’s a practical choice that really lasts. Whether you’re trying to keep your flower beds tidy or just want something that looks good without a heap of fuss, corten steel might be just the…
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