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Landscape Design in Kew: How Different Pockets Shape the Outcome
Landscape design in Kew varies significantly between pockets, from the natural setting near Yarra Bend to the more structured streets around Kew Junction. This article explores how site conditions, architecture and topography influence landscape outcomes across the suburb.
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Apr 202 min read


Designing Architectural Concrete Floating Steps
Designing Architectural Concrete Floating Steps - Designing Them Properly From the Start
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Apr 141 min read


Why Some Gardens Thrive on the Mornington Peninsula While Others Struggle. Planting Choices We Trust.
Designing a garden on the Mornington Peninsula isn’t complicated but it does require the right approach.
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Feb 222 min read


Sloping Sites and Retaining Walls: Why Early Landscape Design Matters
Sloping sites tend to get labelled as complicated early in a project. In reality, they just require a different starting point.
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Feb 212 min read


Crepe Myrtles: A Champion for Adaptive Landscapes!
Crepe Myrtles: A Champion for Adaptive Landscapes!
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Mar 13, 20251 min read


Groundcovers for Every Need: Dichondra repens, Myoporum parvifolium, and Grevillea Royal Mantle
Dichondra Repens Planted around Bluestone Pavers Groundcovers are a valuable addition to any garden, providing a beautiful and...
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Mar 13, 20252 min read


Conquering Confined Spaces: Top Picks for Narrow Screening Plants
Craving privacy but short on space? Don't despair! A well-chosen plant can weave a curtain of green even in the slimmest of borders....
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Mar 13, 20252 min read


Melbourne's Marvels: 5 Drought-Defying Beauties for Your Garden
Living in Melbourne, we cherish every drop of rain, especially with the ever-present threat of drought. But a dry climate doesn't have to...
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Mar 13, 20252 min read
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