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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…

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The Importance of Good Soil with Charlie Albone

November 21, 2024 | Comments Off on The Importance of Good Soil with Charlie Albone
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 By Charlie Albone We can all marvel at a nice garden with big stand out features like swimming pools, fireplaces, formal lawns and the rest of the bells and whistles but there is one detail that can make a nice garden a great garden. This major detail that is often overlooked when planning and installing a garden is your soil. We often think of soil as a small detail as we don’t look at it but by not getting it right means everything you do look at will fail to fulfill its full potential. Right Plant, Right Spot: The Secret…

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