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From the latest landscape design garden trends to how to not kill your plants, here are some tips and inspiration for your next garden project. Pull up a chair, grab a cuppa – and enjoy.

An Ashgrove Oasis: From Basic Block To Characterful Hamptons Home
November 20, 2025
At our Brisbane landscape design studio, we often work with clients who are building or renovating their dream homes. Sometimes though, our job is to help prepare a property for sale, giving it the final touch to help it stand out in the market. That was the case with a recent project in Ashgrove.
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The Ultimate Guide to Garden Privacy: 5 Must-Have Screening Plants
March 8, 2024
A request for screening is one of the more common garden goals that clients have when they approach us about a landscape design. Whether it’s to provide privacy, hide unsightly views or to blur – or define – boundaries, screening can make a big difference to your garden enjoyment.
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Enhance Your Poolside Experience: The Best Plants To Surround Your Pool
December 11, 2023
Summer is here and with it pool parties and other outdoor entertaining. If you’ve put in a new pool this year, no doubt you’re excited to show it off to family and friends over the holiday season. Good landscaping around your pool can really bring it to life – but what to plant?
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5 Ways To Meet & Beat The Harsh Effects of an El Nino Weather Cycle
November 17, 2023
Summer is here and the hot weather has arrived. The El Nino that the Bureau of Meteorology confirmed was heading our way a few weeks ago is making itself felt. This typically means hotter and drier conditions due to the warming of the central and eastern Pacific Ocean.
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Landscaping For Sustainability And The Value This Brings To Your Home
March 1, 2022
The value that landscaping can bring to our properties is more than just financial. With a bit of planning, our homes can achieve greater sustainability through careful and considered landscaping.
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Favourite Flowering Trees For Brisbane
March 1, 2022
A flowering tree can make a wonderful feature in your garden. Either native or exotic, South-East Queensland is fortunate to have some great choices available to us that thrive in our subtropical climate. Read on for some of my favourites for a Brisbane garden.
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Design Distinction

7 LANDSCAPE GEMS FOR YOUR PRESTIGIOUS NEW BUILD

Building a new house is an exhilarating journey, especially when every corner is meticulously crafted to reflect your taste and lifestyle. Amidst the excitement of architectural plans and interior design schemes, it’s easy to overlook the external canvas – your landscape. In Brisbane, where elegance meets subtropical charm, your outdoor space is an essential component of your home’s aesthetic appeal and functionality. Here are seven forgotten gems in landscape design that deserve your attention when crafting your dream abode.

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