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Garden Styles
There might be less gardening to do in the winter months, but we’re not resting on our laurels or hibernating on the couch! Though most plants are dormant, there’s still plenty to do in the garden; from pruning to planning, the work you do now will make for a more gorgeous garden come spring.
When it comes to greening our indoor and outdoor spaces, we’re increasingly looking upwards and installing hanging gardens. Whether it’s a small group of hanging baskets or a veritable overhead carpet of green, there’s nothing like being cocooned in lush greenery.
Sydney summers can be hot as hades, but with a bit of forethought, you can build a garden that will be drought tolerant and keep it’s looks through the scorching months. It’s all about preparation, putting in the groundwork before the heat hits and making smart plant choices.
Shady garden areas are a reality for almost all gardens, whether it’s an entire dimly lit backyard or an otherwise sunny area with just one awkward shady spot. Fortunately, there are plenty of plants that shine in the dimness and can look just as beautiful as their sun-struck cousins.
To avoid unnecessary frustration and expense, it’s a good idea for dog owners to plan their garden with their pet in mind. Man’s best friend can be a gardener’s worst enemy. Compulsive digging and running of an energetic pup can wreak havoc with many a backyard. You’ll never stop a dog from being a dog, but with a bit of forward thinking, you can still have a lovely garden too. So how do you create a dog friendly garden?
Green walls or vertical gardens are a visually spectacular addition, but more complicated to achieve than you might expect. We have a love/hate relationship with them for the following reasons.
Whether you’re growing enough crops to feed the whole tribe or just experimenting with a couple of edible plants, growing your own fruit, vegetables and herbs is one of the most satisfying things you can do in your garden. Creating an edible garden and plucking the freshest herbs or the perkiest lettuce straight from the garden is a special kind of domestic heaven. Plus every time you send your hungry kids out to snack on cherry tomatoes, you get to feel justifiably smug.
Every garden design needs to start somewhere and the first thing we usually look at is the age and style of the home itself. While the design should not be a carbon copy of, or an ode to a particular era, being sensitive to the unique architectural lines of the home and using this as a starting point ensures a harmonious overall look.
A tropical garden is among the most requested themes at Secret Gardens, and it’s easy to understand why. With visions of waving palm trees and lush foliage rustling in a warm island breeze, who wouldn’t want a garden that reminds them of tropical holidays. But what actually is a tropical garden, and what does it look like in the context of Sydney’s south-of-tropical climate?
The problem of planting in a windy garden is a common one, with so much of Australia’s urban landscape hugging the coast and therefore exposed to brisk ocean breezes. The good news is there are lots of ways to deal with these challenging sites, from choosing plants that can handle the wind, to constructing wind breaks.
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