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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…
There’s a quiet movement growing in backyards across Australia, a shift away from tightly clipped lawns and manicured borders, and toward something wilder, more sustainable, and deeply connected to the land we live on. The modern Australian garden is evolving. Today, more homeowners are embracing the power of native plants, natural soil health, and rewilding principles to create spaces that don’t just look beautiful, but are functional, too. These new-age gardens support biodiversity, reduce maintenance, and invite nature back into our suburbs. As this rewilding movement gains momentum, gardeners are finding new and improved ways to balance natural growth with…
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