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Go coastal!
Design and planting tips
for beachside locations
FRONTING UP
Give your front garden
maximum street appeal
POT CULTURE
Create a garden using
only pots and planters
COOK OUT
The newest trends in
outdoor kitchen design
NOW SCREENING
Outdoor televisions and
alfresco sound systems
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Combining advanced technology with unique designs, Pietro
by Clearpond brings indoor and outdoor stoneware decor to a
whole new dimension. Working with advanced technology and
architectural design to achieve a distinct and one of a kind
piece for your garden, home or commercial space.
For the location of your nearest Pietro or Oase
dealer call their national distributor Clearpond on
1800 222 010 or visit their website:
Perth | Melbourne | Sydney | Brisbane | Adelaide | Auckland
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outdoor decor.
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Enjoying the warmth and beauty of
natural timber has never been easier
or more affordable. Enhance your
outdoor room with the look of
Glosswood Pre-nished Lining Boards.
Supplied stained, nished, and ready
to install, they also give you real
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So make the most of your outdoor area,
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ALFRESCO COMPACT LAMINATE
Make entertaining an outdoor event with Laminex
Alfresco Compact Laminate. This stylish new range has been specically designed for outdoor
durability, and is ideal for a host of applications like benchtops, cupboards, walls, and furniture. Its just another way Laminex provides inspiring surface
solutions that help create a space you can truly call your own. To find out more about our Alfresco range visit laminex.com.au or call us on 132 136.
their perfect surroundings
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the 6 hour lunch
the essential outdoor space
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The HOUSE OF BAMBOO
Difference
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Cladding
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The new Jati range in store now.
Wicker and premium teak furniture
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LIVING IN A COASTAL LOCATION BRINGS WITH
it challenges and opportunities. If youre lucky
enough to have a view, then the borrowed
landscape of sea and sand can make you feel
like every day is a holiday. And while sea breezes
may be cooling, salt-laden air can be punishing
on plants and furniture, sandy soil can be low
in nutrients, and strong sunshine can lead to
uncomfortable glare. With a little know-how and
the right choice of plants and materials, you can
create a flourishing coastal garden that will be
easy to maintain and even easier to use. To learn
more, turn to page 40.
Designing a front garden can also prove
a little tricky. Unlike a backyard, which is a
private space where the family relaxes and
entertains, a front garden is very much on
show. In a backyard you can have a tropical
landscape, a Moroccan theme or bushland
design regardless of the style of your house,
but the best front gardens take their design
cues from the architecture of the house,
framing rather than competing with it. Starting
on page 48, we present some simple tips
for creating a stunning front garden with
maximum street appeal.
If space is at a premium, or youre renting a
property and you want to be able to take your
plants with you, a container garden is the perfect
solution. Pots and planters are now available
in every size, style, colour and finish you could
possibly imagine, many of them lightweight,
which makes them ideal for balconies, decks and
rooftops. If youd like to find out how to create
your own designer container garden, our feature,
starting on page 54, will provide you with plenty
of design ideas.
This is the time of year when thoughts turn
to entertaining, which today includes outdoor
televisions, sound systems and cinemas. We take
a special look at the latest in home entertainment
technology (page 174). We also take a peek
inside the modern outdoor kitchen which makes
cooking in the great outdoors an appealing
proposition whatever the season (page 178). And,
of course, what outdoor cooking area would be
complete without a wood-fired oven (page 182)?
Enjoy!
Karen Booth
Editor
PS: If you dont have time to pick up a copy of
Outdoor Design & Living at the newsagent or you
want a more convenient format to read on the
bus, during a break at work or down at the beach,
Outdoor Design & Living can now be bought in
digital format on iPad or at www.zinio.com
From the editor
Landscape industry endorsement
Im sure that you, the reader, will agree that Outdoor Design & Living
showcases some of the best work produced by the landscape industry
in Australia. As a consequence, the Landscaping Australia Inc (LAI) is
proud to be associated with this publications production. This top-selling
magazine is a credit to the editor, as well as all involved, and LAI looks
forward to its continued success. For more information on LAI, visit
www.landscapingaustralia.com.au
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Go coastal!
Design and planting tips
for beachside locations
FRONTING UP
Give your front garden
maximum street appeal
POT CULTURE
Create a garden using
only pots and planters
COOK OUT
The newest trends in
outdoor kitchen design
NOW SCREENING
Outdoor televisions and
alfresco sound systems
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Contents
REGULAR SECTIONS
Flourishes 20
The latest decor for outdoor living
Designer Landscapes 72
Modern designs, innovative ideas
Designer Pools 164
Contemporary pool and spa design
Essentials 248
A round-up of the latest products
Commercial Landscapes 254
Large-scale landscaping projects
Landscape Awards 263
Showcase of award-winning gardens
Find A Landscaper 280
Industry association member list
Landscape Directory 289
Our state-based landscaper guide
Advertisers Index 290
Outdoor specialists and products
FEATURES
Coast To Coast 40
Designing for coastal locations
Make An Entrance 48
Front gardens with street appeal
Container Chic 54
Container gardens: the benefits
On The World Stage 62
A Chelsea Flower Show highlight
Serve And Protect 68
How to maximise your investment
Take It Outside 174
Latest in outdoor entertainment
Ultimate Entertainer 178
Design tips for outdoor kitchens
Smokin Hot! 182
Versatility of wood-fired cooking
ALFRESCO LIVING
Outdoor Kitchens 184
Wood-fired Ovens 188
Garden Lighting 190
Outdoor Furniture 194
Garden Decor 196
Water Features 202
Outdoor Screens 204
Shade Solutions 208
Outdoor Structures 214
Paving & Walling 216
Natural Stone 218
Surface Sealers 232
Gates & Fences 234
Pool Finishes 236
Aluminium Decking 238
Building Supplies 240
Gabion Walls 242
Natural Turf 244
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FLOURISHES
Cook out
Add a flourish of bold vibrant colour to
your outdoor entertaining this summer
Bugg gas barbecue
with shelves and trolley from
BeefEater www.beefeaterbugg.com
Bodum Fyrkat picnic
grill from Royal
Design 1800 813 640
www.royaldesign.com
Bodum Bistro gas lighter from Peters
of Kensington (02) 9662 1099
www.petersofkensington.com.au
Compact portable 12-inch
barbecues from Optoco
(02) 9906 7878 www.optoco.com.au
Portable Bodum bistro table grills from Peters of Kensington
(02) 9662 1099 www.petersofkensington.com.au
Bodum Bistro knife block from Peters
of Kensington (02) 9662 1099
www.petersofkensington.com.au
Eva Solo silicone heat mats from Top3bydesign 1300 867 333 www.top3.com.au
Bodum Fyrkat charcoal grill from Kitchenware Direct
1800 669 608 www.kitchenwaredirect.com.au
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Large architectural planters and bowls for commercial and residential landscapes

Custom made design service

Pots in vibrant glazes

Outdoor steel screens
Phone: 03 9701 8699 Email: info@kellocktrading.com.au
www.kellocktrading.com.au
SOLUTIONS
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FLOURISHES
Red alert
For a clean, contemporary look
that will never date, choose
dcor in red and white
Poppy Day melamine plate from Christopher Vine
Design www.christophervinedesign.com
Alfresco retro-style cups from
SteadySticks (02) 9999 6408
www.steadysticks.com
Pappelina Tyra outdoor rug from Royal Design
1800 813 640 www.royaldesign.com
Breeze tealight holder from Enliven Giftware
1800 811 598 www.enlivengiftware.com.au
Zeal Deluxe melamine tray from The Backyard
Boutique www.thebackyardboutique.com.au
Poppy Day melamine tray from Christopher Vine
Design www.christophervinedesign.com
Dandy tealight holder from Enliven Giftware
1800 811 598 www.enlivengiftware.com.au
Poppy Day melamine tumblers from Christopher
Vine Design www.christophervinedesign.com
Alfresco hurricane
lantern from
SteadySticks
(02) 9999 6408
www.steadysticks.com
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Mobile: 0450 002 453
Contact Chris Moore from Landscape Constructions.
One of WAs most comprehensive landscaping companies
offering a unique design & construction landscaping service.
Unit 13/83 Hector Street, Osborne Park WA 6017
Member of LIA WA
Live the Outdoor Dream.
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FLOURISHES
Black is back
Shed light on an evening
soiree with lamps, torches, and
candleholders in basic black
Menu Lighthouse oil lamps from Peters of Kensington
(02) 9662 1099 www.petersofkensington.com.au
Menu Pipe horizontal candle holder from Stem
(02) 9810 5222 www.stemonline.com.au
Menu Spike outdoor torch from
Royal Design 1800 813 640
www.royaldesign.com
Eva Solo garden torch from
Bristol & Brooks (02) 9232 8699
www.bristolandbrooks.com.au
Menu Pipe vertical tealight
hurricane from Stem (02) 9810 5222
www.stemonline.com.au
Eva Solo garden candle from Bristol & Brooks
(02) 9232 8699 www.bristolandbrooks.com.au
Lightstones by Nuance from Bristol & Brooks
(02) 9232 8699 www.bristolandbrooks.com.au
Tabletop ethanol fire from Black and Stone
1300 089 001 www.blackandstone.com.au
Stelton Fuego bio-fuelled firelight from
Top3bydesign 1300 867 333 www.top3.com.au
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FLOURISHES
Art attack
From plaques to garden sculptures,
rust-effect metal art comes in
myriad guises
Duck garden stake from
Overwrought 1300 089 001
www.overwrought.com.au
Bamboo triptych from Entanglements
(03) 9576 9600 www.entanglements.com.au
Mushrooms sculpture from
Rooster garden stake from
Laser-cut Chrysanthemum wall panel from Entanglements
Butterfly wall panel from Entanglements (03) 9576 9600
www.entanglements.com.au
Planter globe from Entanglements
Sparrow wall art no 45 from
Hand-made Petunia
flower sculpture from
Masters 1300 337 702
www.masters.com.au
Phone (02) 9651 5002 Email sales@rollingstonelandscapes.com
www. r o l l i n g s t o n e l a n d s c a p e s . c o m
EXPERIENCE, SERVICE AND VALUE IS OUR DIFFERENCE
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FLOURISHES
Good as new
Flash a bit of eco style with outdoor dcor
fashioned from recycled materials
Recycled metal Three Blind Mice set from Think Outside
(02) 8824 4488 www.thinkoutside.biz
Reclaimed coconut Bambu bowls
from Todae 1300 138 483
www.todae.com.au
Roger the Rooster sculpture from Think
Outside (02) 8824 4488 www.thinkoutside.biz
Hand-made barnyard bull
from Masters 1300 337 702
www.masters.com.au
Maisy the Daisy garden stake from
Think Outside (02) 8824 4488
www.thinkoutside.biz
Recycled poster bowl from Oxfam Australia 1800 088 455
www.oxfamshop.org.au
Boatwood chair from Takasho Australasia
(03) 9706 4438 www.takasho.com.au
Bruce the Bull mailbox
from Think Outside
(02) 8824 4488
The EE-I-EE-I-O bistro table from
Think Outside (02) 8824 4488
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FLOURISHES
Cambridge outdoor wall clock from Masters
1300 337 702 www.masters.com.au
Vintage vantage
Travel back to bygone times with vintage
and period-style furniture and dcor
Knife, Fork & Spoon wall dcor from Amalfi
(03) 9474 1300 www.amalfihomewares.com.au
Blackboard boxes from Amalfi (03) 9474 1300
www.amalfihomewares.com.au
Pine room divider from OneWorld Collection
(02) 8824 4488 www.oneworldcollection.com.au
Cross leg timber table from OneWorld Collection
Old-time wall plaque from OneWorld Collection
Sam and Sara small lead-finish lantern from
Meizai (03) 9279 2888 www.meizai.com.au
Recycled elm Sawyer bar stools from Eco Chic
1300 897 715 www.ecochic.com.au
Linen doorstop from FormFunctionStyle
(03) 9510 5079 www.formfunctionstyle.com.au
TERRAZZO GLASS MOSAICS
LIMESTONE PORCELAIN TRAVERTINE
WALL CLADDING BLUESTONE
MARBLE CERAMIC TILES GRANITE
SANDSTONE DECORATIVE FEATURES
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Timber tales
If you want a natural look, timber serving
ware and dcor is the only way to go
Chicken-shaped trivet from Oxfam Australia
1800 088 455 www.oxfamshop.org.au
Ironwood gourmet Dakota bowl from Wild Oats
Housewares (02) 9886 4900 www.woh.com.au
Plantation teak pizza board from
Oxfam Australia 1800 088 455
www.oxfamshop.org.au
Hand-made wooden owl mobile from
The Toucan Shop 0408 969 777
www.thetoucanshop.com
Hand-crafted paddle board from
Hasa Design (03) 6265 9816
www.hasa.com.au
Hand salad servers from Hasa
Design (03) 6265 9816
www.hasa.com.au
Seasoned oak barrel chairs from Insitu
(03) 9428 9622 www.insitufurniture.com.au
Woody mushroom stool from
Sounds Like Home (02) 9550 2599
www.soundslikehome.com.au
Red ironwood drink coasters from Australian Woodwork
(02) 4990 4994 www.australianwoodwork.com.au
FLOURISHES
Exclusive Dealer
www.lynxbbqs.com
www.thebarbequestore.com.au
02 9439 4639 | sales@thebarbequestore.com.au
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Coasting along
Recreate the relaxed feel of beach-side living
with coastal-inspired accessories
Mermaid sculpture from Joanne
Holmes Design 0414 619 935
www.jhdesign.net.au
Message in a Bottle dcor from
Amalfi (03) 9474 1300
Hazel bottles with woven covers from Freedom
1300 135 588 www.freedom.com.au
Taste Starfish dip bowls from Amalfi
(03) 9474 1300 www.amalfihomewares.com.au
Driftwood and shell garland
from Amalfi (03) 9474 1300
Bateau glass bottle in net from
Freedom 1300 135 588
www.freedom.com.au
Pappelina Svea outdoor rug from
Nordic Fusion (02) 9976 6033
www.nordicfusion.com.au
Driftwood ladder from Sounds
Like Home (02) 9550 2599
www.soundslikehome.com.au
FLOURISHES
FURNITURE - GARDEN DCOR - WATER FEATURES - STATUES
Bringing Bali to your place.
CASULA SHOWROOM
Crossroads Homemaker Centre
Unit 3, Cnr Camden Valley Way & Beech Rd
Casula NSW 2170
Phone: (02) 9734 0558
Email: sales@balihousegarden.com.au
www.balihousegarden.com.au
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LIVING NEAR THE COAST IS THE DREAM OF MANY
Australians. Ocean views and sun, surf, sand, and
sea make you feel like youre on holiday every day
of the week. Coastal towns and suburbs are often
several degrees cooler than even a kilometre inland
and also avoid the worst of winter frosts. Moisture-
laden sea air blows in overland, bringing summer
showers to the east coast and more winter rainfall
to the west. Then theres the view, whether its
the full blast of the Pacific or Indian Ocean, or the
wonderful jumble of boats, sea, and houses on a
coastal inlet or harbour.
But the same things that relax and revive you
can be a real challenge for those who want to
create a beautiful outdoor room, or who love to
garden. Mild breezes can become strong, salt-laden
winds, bright sunshine means lots of reflected
glare, and good views from a cliff top often go with
shallow, low-nutrient soil. By working with your
coastal environment, including understanding your
climate and soil, learning to create microclimates,
managing views, and choosing the right plants, you
can create your own sheltered haven.
Capturing the view
When you have a sweeping view, it can feel wrong
to erect or plant anything that obscures any part
of it. Some just cant bear to, but sometimes youll
find that restricting some of the view and creating
a vista actually enhances what you can still see a
bit like the right picture frame setting off a painting.
The immensity of combined sea and sky can even
feel a bit overwhelming, so bringing it back down to
people scale with planted shrubs, built-in screens of
timber, reed, or metal, or the spreading branches of
a larger tree limiting the view can make your outside
space feel like a more comfortable place to be. If
you dont want to block any part of your view and
you look straight out at the ocean, try creating some
foreground interest with massed low shrubs or a low
wall of local stone.
Battling sea breezes
Coastal gardens are windy places, particularly if
its elevated on a cliff top. A gentle sea breeze is
always pleasant, but when that wind picks up, a
coastal garden quickly becomes either too cold or
too drying to stay out in for long. Planting a shelter
belt of shrubs and trees slows down the stronger
winds, but you dont want it too thick or youll block
both the cooling breeze and too much of the view.
By using low shrubs of ascending height, you can
lift the stronger gusts up and over your outdoor
area without walling yourself in.
Coast to coast
While we all dream of a garden by the sea, coastal locations do present challenges
Words: Catherine Stewart
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Framing views
Waterside locations have highly prized views,
whether its a sweeping expanse of ocean, a
narrow vista through trees to the river, or a
short stretch of smooth water with a backdrop
of other gardens and houses. Keeping those
views while creating an enjoyable garden can
be a challenge, unless you recognise that a
full blast view is not always the best view.
Framing a view can enhance it, just like a
picture frame adds to the painting it surrounds.
A view can be exciting and dramatic, but also
overwhelming, dominating the entire garden.
Control and frame the view and give it more
people scale with the graceful arch of a tree
branch, the upright formal sentinels of carefully
placed conifers, or by creating depth with a low
spreading foreground of shrubby plants.
Designed by Style n Simplicity, this
garden features a deck placed to
capture beach views.
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Start with a row of shrubs about half a metre
high planted a few metres beyond your sitting
area, then one metre inside that, plant another row
about one metre high. A few lightly foliaged larger
shrubs or small trees around your seating area will
filter what still blows through. If planting shrubs
isnt possible, you could use a grassed berm (a
raised barrier of earth or sand) or a series of fences
with some breeze-blocks or openings so there isnt
too much wind turbulence on the leeside.
Provide some shade
Even the darker-skinned among us need some UV
protection and despite the usually milder climate
in coastal gardens, it can still get unpleasantly hot.
Trees with a horizontal branching habit, like Norfolk
Island or native pine trees, or very fine leaves and
branchlets like she-oaks, let through strong winds
while still offering some overhead protection.
If youd like some built shade, remember the
structure may have to tolerate strong wind gusts.
Some awnings have wind sensors which close it up
in strong winds, but theres not much point having an
awning that you can rarely open. Slat or reed pergola
coverings are better as wind can blow through them.
Preventing salt damage
Even more problematic than the wind is what it
carries salt, and often sand as well. Its amazing
how far inland salt-laden winds can carry, with
gardens a kilometre inland affected. Choose
materials that are more resistant to salt attack,
like stone, timber, concrete, and marine-grade
stainless steel (316-grade) including all fastenings,
hinges, brackets, and mesh. Wind-driven salt and
sand can abrade and damage surfaces like glass,
plastic, softer stone, and powder-coated metals,
including aluminium (even though it does not
corrode like steel). An occasional wash will help
protect outdoor materials.
Coastal colour cues
Reflect the colours, materials, and textures of the
natural environment, including the bleached yellow,
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LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Plant picks
Native pig face (Carpobrotus)
Coast rosemary (Westringia)
She-oaks (Casuarina and Allocasuarina)
Boobialla (Myoporum)
Hop bush (Dodonaea)
Emu bush (Eremophila)
Native fuchsia (Correa)
Tea tree (Leptospermum)
Fan flower (Scaevola)
Wattle (Acacia)
Pandanus
Common everlasting/button daisy
(Chrysocephalum)
Native pelargonium (Pelargonium australe)
Guinea vine (Hibbertia)
Flax lily (Dianella)
Coast tussock grass (Poa)
Kangaroo grass (Themeda)
Native sarsparilla/lilac (Hardenbergia)
Saltbush (Enchylaena or Rhagodia)
Banksia
Paperbark (Melaleuca)
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white, or grey of sand and driftwood, the richer
tones of local stone outcrops, cliffs, and gravels, as
well as the muted greens and greys of indigenous
plants. Liven up these quieter tones with pops of
colour in saturated pink, turquoise, daffodil yellow,
or terracotta orange.
You can introduce colour through paving, decking,
furniture, and the shade solutions you choose such
as umbrellas, awnings, or shade sails. Beach-inspired
accessories and decor are easy to come by with a
rich choice of sculpture, wind chimes, wall hangings
and more, some made from driftwood and shells.
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Stone outcrops
Work with, rather than try to overcome, the
surrounding topography. Many coastal blocks
have magnificent stone outcrops to preserve
as focal points. Cliffs and steep land mean
you will have to be clever about creating level
areas for entertaining and sitting. Small timber
decks that float above the land and cascade
down steep terrain are more environmentally
friendly than terraces requiring excavation.
Stabilising these steeper slopes may also be
an essential part of your landscape design,
using low walls, bank-binding plantings, and
even rock bolting to prevent slippage.
Indigenous Melaleuca lanceolata
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Be wary of choosing very pale pavers as coastal
environments have extremely light conditions and
this can create unbearable glare off reflective pale
surfaces. Natural stone always looks right, or select
pavers with a strongly textured surface that breaks
up the reflected light, like Borals Coast range,
Ambers double shot-blasted Riverstone Earth series,
Adbris Euro slate, and Australs Moda ceramic pavers.
For decking you can use natural timber and allow
it to weather to a soft grey, which can conjure up
thoughts of old jetties and pontoons, but if you
want to keep it looking as-new, a lot of upkeep
will be involved. An alternative is wood plastic
composite decking, which is typically made from
ground wood waste and recycled plastic. This is a
low-maintenance, corrosion-resistant alternative.
Choosing outdoor furniture
Although it needs careful maintenance and
regular refinishing, timber furniture is perfect for
coastal locations as its weathered grey or oiled
rich brown tones look both casual and elegant.
More importantly, its not going to blow around
like lighter-weight metal, plastic, or wicker and
as long as its not stained too dark, shouldnt
feel uncomfortably hot to sit on. Check that all
fastenings are high-grade stainless steel and
regularly wash off salt deposits.
Synthetic-weave and rattan furniture is another
great option if you want to create a relaxed coastal
ambience or conjure up the look of a beachside
resort. Check for resistance to salt attack and UV
exposure before buying.
Gardening by the sea
Coastal soils are often deep sands on low-
lying areas, or shallow, low-nutrient soils over
rock on hills and clifftops. Natural coastal
environments are extremely fragile and very
susceptible to weed and pest invasion. If you
bring in organic matter and mulches to improve
or protect your soil so you can garden it in a
conventional way, you risk doing irreparable
damage and youre also committing yourself
to years of repeated soil improvement and
fertilising to maintain it, as organic matter gets
used up in only a few months. Its far better
to work with what you have and choose the
plants that are already adapted to this high and
light, windy, low-nutrient environment.
If you need to bring in garden soil, look at using
crushed rock, like crushed sandstone on the east
coast, and mixing it with mineral soil improvers
like vermiculite, zeolite, and rock dusts for greater
water-holding capacity. Inorganic mulches like
pebbles, scoria, or gravel wont blow away or need
replacing and they complement the coastal theme.
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Local vegetation
Look at the natural vegetation around your
site. You dont have to reinstate the bush, but
equally, dont try to make a subtropical resort
with a line of unsympathetic palm trees just
because you happen to be near the water.
While palms are magnificent in the right
environment, they provide very little habitat
or shade, the fruit often encourages noisy
flying foxes, and they cannot be pruned so
they quickly become just a row of trunks. Local
plants such as paperbark, bottlebrush, tea
tree, she-oak, brush cherry, and watergum are
small- to medium-sized trees that will cope
well with strong light and poorer soils.
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WHEN CONTEMPLATING A FRONT GARDEN
design, it pays to get a fresh perspective. Stroll up
and down your street a few times, noting how the
space looks as you approach it from either side,
and from across the road. Most of us tend to see
our front yards from either the path that takes us
from the driveway or garage to the front door, or
from inside the house looking out. Seeing how
others view the space from the street will help you
achieve a balanced design that complements the
look of your home and the overall streetscape.
1. Complement the house
It should go without saying that the design of a
front yard must be in harmony with the architecture
of your home. This can be achieved in various
ways, from matching colours and materials to using
decorative features in keeping with the homes
design. A period house is a good example of the
importance of matching the design of the front
garden to the home. The front garden will best
relate to the residence if it features construction
materials and plant species specific to that period.
2. Functionality matters
Functionality is equally paramount. You want garden
paths that allow you safe passage to the front door,
which means no overhanging foliage, awkward
turns, or hard-to-negotiate steps. And you want
paths that are well lit for the comfort of visitors and
for your own safety.
3. Make an entrance
The same principle applies to your front door. At
night you want good lighting and an unobstructed
view so you can see who is outside. Even if you
tend to access your house through the garage or
the backyard, your front door is the main entry
point for visitors so the area around it needs
consideration. You can signal a warm welcome in
various ways perhaps with a matching pair of
potted topiaries (one placed on either side of the
Make an entrance
If you want to make a good first impression, you need a
well-designed front garden with street appeal
Words: Karen Booth
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Use focal points to draw the eye.
Photo courtesy of Joanne Green
Garden Design.
In this garden, Style n Simplicity has
used plants to frame the entrance.
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door), or a timber entry bridge traversing a tranquil
pond dotted with aquatic plants.
4. Low maintenance
Practical matters also come into play. Since most
front gardens are on show all the time, the easier
it is to maintain, the better. You dont want a high-
maintenance area and a messy, overgrown front
yard quickly becomes a neighbourhood eyesore.
5. Light your way
There are several elements to consider when it
comes to lighting. Practical lighting provides security
and allows people to safely negotiate the pathways
(and steps) to your door. This can be in the form
of flood lighting and/or bollard path lighting that
can be sensor-activated for convenience. Mood or
aesthetic lighting can enhance the overall look of
the house and front garden. You might be surprised
how subtle accent lighting or feature lighting
(up-lighting a large tree, for example) will increase
your enjoyment of your home.
6. Prizing privacy
Privacy is a key consideration for many. This is
especially so if you have security concerns or if
your back garden is small and you need to use
your front garden as an outdoor living space.
Privacy can be achieved in a number of ways,
ranging from high hedges to high walls. The latter
is a popular choice in urban areas, where creating
a walled entry courtyard can provide security and
a private space for entertaining.
7. Defining borders
If all you want to do is define your boundaries, opt
for a simple garden bed or low-growing hedge.
Choose a hedging plant with a compact growth
habit and something that is hardy. For garden beds,
strappy, drought-tolerant plants such as liriope or
dianella are ideal.
8. Front fences
A front fence is yet another significant differentiation
between designing front and backyards. In addition
to thinking about the style and type of fence so it
visually relates to the house and ensuring access
to the house is not diminished there are council
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Tall plants add some scale. Photo courtesy of
Justine Carlile Landscape Design.
First impressions
The reasons for beautifying the back and the
front of your house are completely different.
The former is because its the space where
you relax and entertain; the latter is because
it presents the opening statement about your
home and you. If you think of your house as
a body, then the front yard is the clothes you
would dress it in. You wouldnt go out looking
shabby, unkempt, and dirty as this would
present a negative image. The same applies to
your front yard.
regulations to be considered (especially if the fence
is on the front boundary of the property). Often there
are height restrictions, dependent on construction
materials and the degree of transparency. This
will vary from council to council so check before
beginning any work.
9. Focal points
Focal points are important, drawing the eye
towards a pleasing vista (or away from an
unattractive one), but you dont want to over do it.
Apply the same underlying principle as you would
in designing any small garden space that is,
clutter is the enemy and dont cram your front
garden with decorative elements. A solitary water
feature or a pair of matching sculptures make more
impact than a mass of distracting elements.
10. The driveway
Dont forget the driveway. It claims quite a large
proportion of most front yards so you dont want it
to look like a soul-less landing strip. Choose pavers
that complement the exterior faade of the house
and any garden paths you may have. Get some
expert advice when choosing appropriate pavers
because you need something that can bear the
weight and offer maximum resistance to staining,
wear, and tear.
11. Letterboxes
The letterbox and house number also warrant
consideration; just because a letterbox is a necessity
it doesnt have to be boring. Access to it should be
easy for both you and the postie, while the more
visible the house number, the easier it will be for
visitors to locate your home.
12. Adding value
Last but not least, keep in mind that by boosting
the street appeal of your home, youre not just
creating a lovely setting, youll be adding value to
your property. This is something to keep in mind
when planning to sell your home. A front-garden
makeover is vital to create a good first impression
and achieve your asking price.
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Perfect paths
Make sure your path is easy to navigate (it
shouldnt be an obstacle course of difficult
stepping stones) and make sure it is well lit.
When choosing the route of the path,
consider where the most traffic comes from
and what the most direct route is. If you
have a front gate and a side driveway, it
might be a good idea to have a split path
that comes in from two directions and then
joins into one just before the front door.
If you have the space, consider laying an
extra square metre or so of paving at the
front door to accommodate a group of
people gathering to say hello and goodbye.
Think about the comfort of visitors to your
home; avoid plants around the path that
have thorns or a lot of pollen.
Silver birches are the feature planting.
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GROWING A PLANT IN ITS OWN SPECIAL
container dates back to very early times. The
Romans used potted citrus and vines to grace
courtyards and colonnades, bringing a leafy
lushness to stone and terracotta. Incorporating
pots into your home garden design gives you the
flexibility to use plants for their seasonal variation,
to coordinate an outdoor room, to make a focal
point with a splash of colour or beautiful shape and
texture, and to either grow unusual plants that dont
thrive in garden soil, or those that could threaten
the house if you let them loose.
Creating outdoor rooms
To blend the hard surface spaces and entertaining
areas just outside your house with the garden, fill
them with potted plants. With the right containers
and plant choices, a bare patio or deck can become
Container chic
When outdoor space is at a premium, a container garden
or a series of pots and planters is a great idea
Words: Catherine Stewart
a tangled jungle of shiny green foliage and bright
flowers, a pretty conservatory filled with dainty ferns
and orchids, or your own gourmet salad and herb bar.
Pots can build structure in an outdoor space
by creating screens and shaping spaces. Look for
containers that are long and tall but still narrow,
and fill them with slender or clipped plants to
create a beautiful divider, like Mosartes fibrestone
Divider pots filled with bamboo or nandina. Pots
that fill in corners can transform a very straight-
edged square or rectangular space into something
more free-flowing.
Use strategically placed pots to create visual
weight to balance heavy structural items like
CONTAINER GARDENS
Watering tips
Water outdoor pot plants twice a day during
the heat of summer or on a really windy day.
To reduce water evaporation, place pebbles
or gravel on the surface of the soil.
To further minimise evaporation, place pots
in shady areas that offer protection from
drying winds.
Group pots together its easier to water
them that way.
You can use a watering can instead of
a hose for pot plants, or you can use a drip-
irrigation system.
Planters with a built-in reservoir at the
bottom can save you time and water.
Add water-saving crystals or liquid to the soil
to improve water retention.
Place the pot on feet for good drainage
and make sure the pots have a drainage
hole in the bottom or the roots will
become waterlogged.
A planting of succulents offsets
the simple shape of the planter
from Rock n Stone.
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walls, pergola posts, retaining walls, and overhead
awnings. Pots are great for hiding uglies like
stormwater or sewer pipes, air conditioning
compressors, and gas connections. Elegant potted
plants in just the right place can also guide visitors
to partly hidden entrances, or show a preferred
through-route past some obstacles.
Matters of size
Pots out in your garden need to be large so they
dont look too lightweight and insignificant. At a
distance of more than 10 metres, anything less than
60 centimetres high and wide will look too little.
Conversely, if it will form part of a smaller, more
intimate space, something big will feel overwhelming
CONTAINER GARDENS
Create a focal
point with this
trio of shapely
pots from the
Madame range
from Plust.
A grouping of boldly-coloured ribbed planters
forms a focal point in this rear garden.
Pots can be used as decorative
elements in their own right. Pot
from Rock n Stone.
and intrusive. If you need bulk, put together a
grouping of smaller pots of varying heights instead.
When choosing larger pots, make sure they have
adequate drainage holes. Some dont have any
as they are designed to hold a water reservoir, so
you might need to drill them yourself; any pot over
600mm in diameter needs at least three holes.
While a shallow planter may look good placed on
an outdoor table, keep in mind that plants will
often not thrive in wide, shallow bowls as the
reduced depth of potting mix can stay too wet.
Place a saucer beneath the pot to prevent water
staining whatever surface it is sitting on.
Grouping together
Small pots dotted about look like clutter, but
grouping them together will make an instant
picture. Theres a simple rule to follow collections
always look better if one thing is held constant.
It might be the material, the shape, the colour or
even just the plant you put in them, but if you
have variety in everything, its more likely to look
a mess than a coordinated tableaux. Try collections
of different shapes of terracotta, or painting your
disparate collection of accumulated pots one
striking colour, or put together a motley crew but
plant them all with neatly clipped topiary box.
Colour criteria
Black, grey, and off-white are standard neutrals
for all garden styles. For a little more life, look for
interesting textures and patinas. Terrazzo chips add
sparkle, or Mosartes Chelsea pots show a beautiful
indented greyish pattern that combines the clean
look of white with a slightly weathered patina, so
its not too stark.
For the ultimate in textured neutrals there are
the pots that look like theyve just been salvaged
from the depths of the Aegean Sea, like the Atlantis
collection from Kellock Trading. For those who
appreciate an old-world look or an aged patina,
there are Kellocks French-style urns, antiqued
terracotta pots, iron rust-finished planters, and hand-
made classical pots from Crete.
Colour is back with an intensity we havent
seen before and often in very shiny two-pack
polyurethane paints, so it packs a real punch. You
can find luscious lipstick red and pink, sunny yellow,
warm orange, lime green, and intense blue in
Northcotes Fusion range, Cotta Pots planters, and
Greenbos clever over-railing pots for balconies and
fences. Kellocks new Italian Oltrevaso pots can
be painted with high-gloss two-pack finishes so
you can have the colour of your choice. Metallics
are also very now but in quieter, more burnished
finishes like bronze, lead, and zinc.
Materials and texture
Traditional clay pots have an enduring style, as
have the subtle glazes and decoration of Anduze
French pots. If pot weight is not an issue, Iota real
stone planters in polished granite or slate have
beautiful texture, or you can choose a lightweight
faux version with fibreglass-polymer-stone
pots, like Motyajs Delite Urban and Manhattan
ranges. Old stone pots are slowly fired at very
high temperatures, allowing for bigger and more
durable pots than standard terracotta, then
sandblasted for subtle texture.
If you like a strongly textured finish, the Robert
Plumb by William Dangar collection of pots and
planters has some interesting choices, including
the Brushie (galvanised steel clad with tea tree),
the Pailing (galvanised steel clad with recycled
fence palings), and the Slat (galvanised steel clad
with rosewood timber slats). Or try the Chunky
planter boxes, which are cube-shaped and made of
rosewood with a galvanised-steel lining.
Sharp shapes
Although some predict a return to round rather
than the currently popular squares and rectangles,
there are also some exciting new shapes to give
your plants a twist. Cotta Pots Coral and Salsa,
Choosing pots
The colour of the pot should contrast yet
complement the colour of the foliage or
flowers. Try picking an accent colour from the
plant and use that.
If you have a highly ornamental plant, opt
for an unpatterned pot so it doesnt compete
for attention.
The pot needs to be in proportion to the
plant. A tall plant will need a tall pot.
Terracotta is a traditional and timeless
choice. You just need to seal the interior to
prevent water loss. Like clay, terracotta is a
porous material.
Glazed ceramic pots come in many shapes,
colours, and textures so you can mix and
match to your hearts content.
For a pot that will last and last, consider
concrete. Cast-concrete pots can be painted
in the colour of your choice.
Other options include pots made from
reconstituted stone, natural stone such as
granite, UV-tolerant plastic, or metal.
For fun, co-opt other kinds of containers
into doing pot duty. This could be anything
from an old metal wheelbarrow or tub to a
disused wine barrel or watering can.
CONTAINER GARDENS
The Spaghetti planter
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sculptural element.
Drop pots from Plust have a sinuous
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The playful Animal Farm piglet planter from Hive,
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Lechuzas ribbed pots, and the Harvey pot from
Pots Online all sport unusual shapes, while Swiss
Eforms Ginko with its tessellating petals, Twista,
Wave, and amazing Plantship take it to the limit.
Looking more like a work of art than a planter,
there is the Spaghetti planter, designed by Karim
Rashid for Vondom.
If you want a planter that looks more like a piece
of furniture, there is the Safari range, designed by
Kenneth Cobonpue for Hive. Available in four sizes
and four colours, each planter has legs and a fun,
almost animal-like shape. Then there are actual
pieces of furniture into which space for a potted plant
has been integrated, such as the Kirv collection of
brightly-coloured, stainless-steel garden furniture.
Maintenance matters
Use the best potting mix for your new plants and
re-pot every few years, either going up a size to a
new, larger pot, or cutting back the root ball and
reinserting it, surrounded by fresh mix as the old
mix has lost most of its nutrients.
Potted plants need extra care and more frequent
watering and feeding using a slow-release fertiliser.
Use a soil wetter every few months so the whole
root ball soaks up irrigation water. Immerse smaller
pots completely for an hour or so. Taking the time
to perform regular maintenance will pay dividends,
after all, theres no point having a stunning pot with
a struggling plant.
Pot placement
Place at entrances, the start of a pathway, or
in a previously drab and uninteresting corner.
You could also try a row of smaller pots
down a set of steps.
Put a single pot against a feature wall as a
focal point. Just make sure to buy the pot
first then match the plant to the container.
When grouping pots, do so in uneven
numbers and dont combine too many
different colours or shapes.
To ensure a coordinated look, repeat colours,
materials, and shapes in different parts of
the garden.
Remember practicalities. The pot needs
to be in a spot that meets the plants
sunlight requirements.
CONTAINER GARDENS
Geisha pots from Swiss
Eforms collection cut a sleek
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The Ronnie range of terracotta
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From the Robert Plumb
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From the Robert Plumb
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landscape design scene is the Chelsea Flower Show,
held each year in London. Winning an award at the
world-famous show is a considerable honour just
ask Jason Hodges of Greenart Gardens, who won
a coveted silver gilt medal in the Show Garden
category at the 2012 Chelsea Flower Show for The
Trailfinders Australian Garden.
Jasons contemporary design incorporated a
variety of Australian outdoor living essentials,
including a state-of-the-art Porsche barbecue, an
in-built pizza oven, a sleek wall-integrated EcoSmart
ethanol-fuelled fireplace, a circular plunge pool clad
in mosaic tiles, an eating area with a cantilevered
dining table, a spacious covered deck even an
outdoor shower and bath nestled amid lush foliage.
Materials pay homage
Sandstone block walls played a key role in the
design and paid homage to the pillars of the
Sydney Harbour Bridge. Within the lounge area,
large-format bluestone paving was used both for
its iconic links to Melbourne as well as the colour
contrast and its hardwearing nature. The large
SHOW GARDENS
The entertaining pavilion featured timber
decking, an EcoSmart ethanol-fuelled fireplace,
and a wall-mounted light box.
On the world stage
Epitomising the best in contemporary Australian design,
this garden was a Chelsea Flower Show hit
The inviting outdoor lounge area
is surrounded by natural stone
walling and lush, leafy plants.
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pavers also helped to maintain the clean lines of
the design and link the two entertaining zones in
the form of a stepping-stone path that led across
an expanse of lawn.
As a contrast to the natural stone, corrugated iron
(which was sourced from Jasons Sydney home in
keeping with his passion for recycling) was used
as cladding to create a feature panel, referencing
outback Australia. For the floor of the pavilion,
Deckstar decking was used. This created a warm
feel and complemented the sandstone walling and
the pavilions timber-clad support pillars.
Redolent of a resort
The lighting within the garden was minimal but
sufficient enough to hint at how stunning the garden
could be at night. Artwork also played its role, with
a light box featuring a kangaroo paw pattern taking
SHOW GARDENS
The outdoor bath in this design
was surrounded by large, leafy
plants to create a resort feel.
A circular plunge pool at the
foot of the pavilion had its outer
surface clad in mosaic tiles.
pride of place on the back wall of the pavilion. The
light box was made by Australias Lump Sculpture
Studio using laser-cut steel with a rusted finish.
The planting palette comprised an engaging mix
of native and exotic plants. The emphasis was on
interesting foliage and rich colours, redolent of a
resort. Of special note were the palms (Washingtonia
robusta), whose trunks added strong vertical
highlights and whose fronds provided the upper
canopy of the whole space. Other plants included
Lomandra confertifolia Little Pal, an Australian native
used for its delicate lime-green foliage, Ophiopogon
planiscapus Nigrescens, and Phormium tenax All
Black for colour contrast and depth. Philodendron
Xanadu and Cycas revolute were included for their
large leaves and lavish tropical feel.
Crme de la crme
Each year, the Australian Garden is presented by
Flemings Nurseries, under the guiding hand of
Wes Fleming, who said of this 2012 win: We
are absolutely over the moon; its so humbling to
have been awarded one of the highest honours
at the crme de la crme of the gardening and
landscaping world. It just goes to show were
among the best in the world. Jason Hodges design
made a huge impact and it completely epitomised
the Australian lifestyle in a very savvy, user-friendly,
and fun garden design.
The 2013 Australian Garden will be designed by
multi-award-winning Melbourne designer Phillip
Johnson, who is known for his sustainable, eco-
friendly landscapes. The next Chelsea Flower Show
is scheduled to take place May 21-25, 2013, and
will be Chelseas centenary year so promises to be
something special. For more information visit
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From the metal sculpture to the stone
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IM JUST BACK FROM A VISIT TO A GARDEN WITH
promise in Melbournes east, where the client has
asked for some paving to be re-laid and for the
plantings to be reviewed. The garden had been
professionally designed and constructed about
10 years ago and as such, had some great
elements. Apart from the need to lift and re-lay
some damaged paving, this garden would have
been a great example of contemporary garden
design, had it been maintained properly.
During our initial discussion, the client kept pointing
out the need for a review of the plantings and
re-planting to enhance the garden and fill the spaces,
blissfully unaware that regular garden maintenance
could have resolved this need. It was only when
I mentioned that we offer a garden maintenance
service and directed the discussion down this path
that she realised what was really needed.
Add value to your home
Like so many people, this client was quite
comfortable with spending considerable sums of
money replacing parts of the garden every few years,
rather than spend a smaller amount regularly and
have a professional nurture what was already there.
What sealed her commitment was when I
pointed out to her that her car is serviced every
10,000 kilometres with an average annual cost
of $2000 and will lose half its value in five years,
compared to an estimated $3000 annual cost for
her garden maintenance, which will add enjoyment
to life and value to her property at the time of sale.
Protect your investment
My point is that if you invest money in a landscape,
why would you not also invest money in ongoing
maintenance to keep your garden looking its best?
Most people are time-poor and appreciate that you
have to delegate certain jobs, no matter how much
you enjoy them. To achieve any goal you have to
have two things working in unison: time and intent.
You can have the best of intentions, but without
time to see them through, they are worthless.
Many Landscaping Victoria members offer
a professional service staffed by passionate
individuals who love having a part in the evolution
of a clients garden. Services can be offered on
an entirely flexible basis, once or twice a year or
a day or more a week, and everything between.
Maintenance is simply about making the most of
your investment. It is about making that investment
grow and mature the way it should.
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Garden maintenance is about more than appearances
Words: Brian Rankin
GARDEN MAINTENANCE
Maintenance plan
After visiting your property, skilled garden
maintenance professionals should be able to
give you an idea of a yearly maintenance plan.
This should outline the weeding to be done,
pruning to be completed, ongoing fertilising
and, possibly, a spraying program. They would
normally give you an hourly rate per person or
a quoted price per visit.
The regularity and length of these visits may
vary a little according to the season. However,
in many gardens, even in winter, there are still
jobs to be completed. The time spent weeding
may be less and the growth rate of the
plants may have slowed, but this can be an
opportune time to catch up on those jobs that
may get sidelined in the warmer months, such
as extra mulching, tree pruning, or aerating
the soil.
Keep up your gardens design integrity
with regular maintenance. Photo
courtesy of Toms Secret Garden.
It is best to leave some jobs,
such as pruning topiaries, to
the professionals.
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Piece of paradise
Every day is like a holiday in this luxury,
resort-style landscape
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WHEN THE TIME CAME TO BUILD THEIR HOME
on this five-acre property, the owners wanted a
landscape that would be as impressive as their
new residence. Much of the property consisted
of bushland so they knew they would need an
experienced, innovative designer. They turned to
Dean Herald of Rolling Stone Landscapes.
Dean worked in tandem with the Denton Homes
team to ensure complete integration between indoor
and outdoor spaces, and he worked closely with local
authorities to resolve some sensitive environmental
issues. The result is a splendid resort-style landscape
that is a perfect fit with the contemporary residence
and its natural bush surrounds.
What the owners asked for was a resort-style
design which would allow them to experience
a holiday feel as part of their everyday living,
explains Dean. They wanted it to have a modern
look yet a relaxing holiday feel. And they wanted
it to be as easy-care as possible so they could
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spend their time enjoying the garden rather than
worrying about maintenance.
The alfresco entertaining space features a fully-
equipped outdoor kitchen complete with teppanyaki
barbecue, sink, dishwasher, and fridge, along with
a lounge area. The roofline of the house extends
to cover the outdoor entertaining zone, ensuring
outdoor and indoor entertaining areas flow
seamlessly into one another.
The outdoor entertaining space overlooks the large
swimming pool (built by Splish Splash Pools). The
pool features a wet-edge spillover which serves to
blur the lines between the designed landscape and
the surrounding bushland, says Dean. There is a spa
integrated into the pool design and a nearby outdoor
shower for rinsing off after a dip in the pool, or for
cooling down on a hot day.
The paving around the pool is Cobb and Co split
stone and the same paving material was used for
the entertaining area to ensure a fully coordinated
DESIGNER LANDSCAPES
look. The natural stone paving complements the
feature wall, which has been clad in Alpine dry-
stone-style granite walling. The wall, located to one
side of the poolside deck, has three natural stone
water spouts which add the mesmerising sight
and sound of water in motion. The water falls into
a pond below, which flows through to the spa and
pool, connecting the landscape.
The planting plays a central role in creating
the desired resort-style ambience and as you
stroll around the garden you will find several
Archontophoenix cunninghamiana (Bangalow
palms), Strelitzia reginae Juncea (leafless bird of
paradise), Ophiopogon intermedians Stripey White
(variegated mondo grass), Agave attenuata (agave),
and Liriope muscari (lily turf).
Dean Heralds innovative approach to outdoor
design has earned him a long list of landscape
design awards, including the Chelsea Flower Shows
prestigious Gold Medal award. If you would like to
see more of Deans work, you might also like to
check out his recently released second book, 21
st

Century Residential Landscape Design, published
by Images Publishing. The book showcases 25 of
Deans gardens, including the one shown here.
DESIGNER LANDSCAPES
Project profile
Landscape design by Dean Herald Landscape construction by Rolling Stone Landscapes PO Box 3341, Dural,
NSW 2158 Phone (02) 9651 5002 Mobile 0404 866 799 Email dean@rollingstonelandscapes.com
Website www.rollingstonelandscapes.com Photography by Danny Kildare
DESIGNER LANDSCAPES
LOCATED CLOSE TO PERTHS SWAN RIVER, THIS
award-winning garden is a testament to the design
prowess of Matthew Gee of Newforms Landscape
Architecture, and the construction expertise of
Phase3 Landscape Construction.
Almost structuralist in character, the strongly
geometric design has a subtle Asian feel about it
and places a heavy emphasis on the relationship
between shape, form, and function, says project
designer Matthew Gee.
The brief called for a modern landscape
that would help set the house apart from the
neighbouring residence, which was of similar
architectural design. We were to include a plunge
pool, pavilion, sundeck, water feature, storage
shed in the rear garden, and make a strong entry
statement in the front, says project director Ryan
Healy. The clients also requested that we make
Form and function
A bold geometric design sets this contemporary
architectural Perth garden apart
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an amendment to the existing facade. This gave
us more opportunity to integrate the building into
the landscape, which we did in the form of a large
steel awning that echoes the other steel structures
throughout the design.
Given the sites close proximity to the river, an
important consideration was the location of the
water table. This made the construction of the
courtyard, which boasts a stunning water feature
and light box, the biggest challenge. Explains
Matthew: The courtyard contains a six-metre-deep
concrete well and a steel access hatch leading to a
pump that removes excess water when the water
table is too high. The light box conceals the manhole
to the well and enhances the water feature, which
is a focal point upon entering the house. The water
feature is constructed from large solid granite blocks
stacked together to form the reservoir. Granite-tiled
panels form the water wall with steel strips standing
proud on the face articulating water flow over the
surface of the tiles.
DESIGNER LANDSCAPES
Project details
Landscape design by Newforms Landscape Architecture Unit 4, 11 Milson Place, OConnor, WA 6163 Phone (08) 9331 7911 Email contact@newforms.com.au
Website www.newforms.com.au Landscape construction by Phase3 Landscape Construction Pty Ltd Unit 4, 11 Milson Place, OConnor, WA 6163 Phone (08) 9337 6985
Email contact@phasethree.net.au Website www.phasethree.net.au Ceiling lining by Carpentry by Design Mobile 0424 427 239 (Matt Goddard) Photography by David J. Adams
The custom-built steel roof structures are also
standout elements of the design. Created for the
existing residence, gate house, building entrance,
and pool area, each of these structures, except for
the facade awning, were designed and constructed
using a single wrapping steel element that forms
both the support and fascia for the structures.
Maintaining a high architectural aesthetic,
Newforms has designed a flexible landscape that
makes optimum use of the long, narrow site,
accommodates the needs of a family that includes
four active teenagers, and has garnered three
awards. In the 2010 LIAWA Awards of Excellence, it
won for Newforms Landscape Architecture the Best
Overall Design as well as the Designer Residential
and Commercial 100-500sqm category awards.
In the 2011 LAI National Awards, it won for Phase3
Landscape Construction the Residential Contractor
over $150,000 award.
DESIGNER LANDSCAPES
THIS HOUSE FEATURES PICTURE WINDOWS IN
every room, especially in the living area where
there is a large expanse of glass, so enabling the
outside to come in was very important for these
clients. So too was creating works of landscape
architecture so each window would frame a view
of the outside.
This wasnt the only request the owners had for
designer Paul Jackson and the Paul Jackson Gardens
construction team. They wanted a traditional look
in the front garden, which was in keeping with the
local streetscape, transitioning to a more modern
look for the side gardens and the back of the
property, explains Paul.
The side gardens were of paramount importance
as the new extension featured large viewing
windows on both sides. Because of the width of
each space, a lot of thought went into the plant
selection. In the end we chose a limited number
of clean-lined varieties which are lineal in their
arrangement. In the rear garden, the emphasis is on
layered arrangements and a wider variety of plants.
As a highly experienced horticulturist, Paul
believes it is his job to assess a clients needs
and then educate them when it comes to plant
selection. In this case the clients were very
particular in their choices and, admittedly, at first
not all plants seemed suitable. Luckily, with the
prevailing shelter and aspect, plants such as Acer
palmatum Sango Kaku are thriving in the rear area,
as is the Michelia figo hedge along the western
boundary, says Paul.
Other plants include Prunus cerasifera Oakville
Crimson Spire and Pyrus calleryana Capital for
vertical screening around the pool, Murraya
paniculata and Syzygium sp. as the obligatory
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Rooms with views
This Adelaide garden combines traditional and contemporary design elements
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Project details
Landscape design and construction by Paul Jackson Gardens 10 Little Rundle Street, Kent Town, SA 5067 Phone (08) 8362 2308 Mobile 0413 008 439
Email info@pauljacksongardens.com.au Website www.pauljacksongardens.com.au Photography by Sarah Long
tall thin hedgerows, and my favourite combo,
Drepanostachyum falcatum (Himalayan weeping
bamboo) teamed with Iris unguicularis (wood iris).
In addition to having strong opinions on the
planting, the owners were keen to see a mix of
natural materials, in particular timber, to provide
contrast and warmth. The pavers are sawn
bluestone and the teak screens (installed by Stuart
T. Roydhouse Carpentry with sub-frames by Paul
Jackson Gardens) are features in key areas. Of
special note is the floating deck in the rear garden,
constructed with Moonta Bay jetty timber.
A focal point of the rear garden is a Julian Cauchi
Corten sculpture, which can be seen through the
huge suspended glass rear door the minute you
enter the sandstone villa. The sculpture sits to
one side of the pool (which was designed by Paul
Jackson Gardens and built by Prestige Concrete Pool
Constructions) and adds a contemporary touch.
Completing the picture is the well-considered exterior
lighting, giving the gardens a sense of added depth.
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The perfect retreat
From the outdoor kitchen to the conversation pit,
this outdoor haven has it all
DESIGNER LANDSCAPES
THIS CAPTIVATING PERTH LANDSCAPE PROVES
you dont need a large garden to create a versatile
multi-purpose space for alfresco cooking, dining,
and relaxing with friends.
Designed and built by Landscape Constructions
in conjunction with Dale Alcock Homes, this
contemporary outdoor retreat is ready for every
eventuality. There is an outdoor kitchen and dining
area, a roomy conversation pit, and a wonderful
indoor-outdoor connection that doubles the space
the owners have for entertaining.
The outdoor eating area is accessed via sliding
doors that open the interior dining area to the
exterior space. This timber-decked space has an
eight-seater table, two ceiling fans to keep diners
cool in summer, and an outdoor kitchen built along
one wall. The outdoor kitchen incorporates a sleek
barbecue integrated into a bench and matching
stainless-steel rangehood. The bench provides
ample preparation space and can also be used for
casual bar-style eating.
As a backdrop to the dining space, Chris Moore
of Landscape Constructions built a leafy green wall.
Vertical gardens and green walls are very much
in vogue as they allow you to introduce plant
life into small outdoor spaces. Here, Landscape
Constructions used three types of liriope, planted
in alternating diagonal strips, to create a subtle
DESIGNER LANDSCAPES
Project details
Landscape design and construction by Landscape
Constructions Unit 13/83 Hector Street, Osborne Park, WA
6017 Phone (08) 9445 1570 Mobile 0450 002 453
Email chris@landscapeconstructions.com.au
Website www.landscapeconstructions.com.au
pattern. Set into the pebble mulch at the base of
the wall is a series of uplights which turn the green
wall into a night-time feature.
Planting throughout is water-wise and includes
the Cassa Blue dianellas planted around the
sunken conversation pit, and the oakville crimson
spire planted in front of the fence to add height.
The pears are a great screening plant, with richly
coloured foliage and attractive spring blossoms.
Irrigation for the garden beds is provided by a
water-efficient drip system while the vertical garden
has individual drippers built into the wall.
The conversation pit is a focal point of the design.
Defined by low-height rendered walls, this is a
comfortable space for relaxing and is a destination
in its own right. The floor of this cosy outdoor room
is light-coloured exposed aggregate that works with,
yet contrasts, the timber decking wrapped around
the house. The result is a landscape with a refined
palette of plants and materials that is perfectly suited
to year-round relaxation and entertaining.
Landscape Constructions is a Perth-based company
that prides itself on the quality of its design and
construction, as well as its high level of customer
service. As a sign of the companys commitment to
a high level of professionalism, it is a member of
both the Landscape Industries Association of Western
Australia and the Housing Industry Association.
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A TOTAL CONCEPT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS HAS
taken a small Sydney garden and created an outdoor
retreat that incorporates everything a family could
want for socialising and entertaining at home. Our
goal was to create a total concept: a contemporary,
tropical resort landscape with a villa-style courtyard
garden and a swimming pool, explains landscape
architect, John Storch of A Total Concept.
The rear of the property had no outlook and
little privacy, so we ensconced the entire area with
perimeter plantings of tropical species. This has
given the courtyard the privacy it needed while
providing a stunning outlook, day and night, from
the kitchen and living areas.
The social hub of the outdoor space is a covered
entertaining area, complete with barbecue. This
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Total package
The perfect outdoor space for relaxing, entertaining, or
having family fun all year round
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roofed structure features a painted, tongue-in-
groove timber ceiling, rendered masonry columns,
plus a generous timber daybed and table.
The design of the entertaining area is
characterised by simple clean lines and the space
is accessed via full-width sliding timber doors
that ensure total integration of the home with
the garden. As the owners have young children,
the outdoor room provides the perfect shaded
entertaining area where they can relax with friends
yet still watch the children as they play in the
adjacent pool, adds John.
The pool, which was also designed by A
Total Concept Landscape Architects, is clad in
shimmering, vibrant blue tiles and acts as an
elegant contrast to the blond sandstone poolside
paving. The pool steps and underwater bench
double as informal seats within the pool and with
heated spa jets incorporated into the backrest, this
is the perfect place for parents to chat.
The aspect of the property ensures sun most
of the day and provided shelter from winds.
This allowed us to introduce the contemporary
tropical gardens which contain a limited palette of
slender weavers bamboo, hibiscus, red and bronze
cordylines, murraya, lilly pilly, gardenias, Philodendron
Xanadu and purple splash to flourish, says John.
At night, he continues, the space is well lit with
halogen ceiling lighting for functional purposes and
energy-efficient LED lighting throughout the garden
areas and swimming pool to create mood effects,
such as washes of light and dancing shadows.
Thanks to A Total Concepts thoughtful design
and expert project management, the home,
outdoor room, pool, and paved entertaining areas
blend seamlessly, creating a stunning space with a
holiday-at-home ambience.
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Project details
Project design and management by A Total Concept Landscape Architects 65 West Street, North Sydney, NSW 2060
Phone (02) 9957 5122 Mobile 0407 245 201 Email design@atotalconcept.com.au Website www.atotalconcept.com.au
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When it comes to offering privacy and protection for your outdoor area from harsh
sunlight, strong wind and driving rain, Outrigger Awnings has everything covered. Since
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side screens and stylish carports. Outdoor rooms can be created with rainproof PVC or
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and side screens added to enable you to enjoy your outdoor entertaining area all year round.
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PROTECTION
STYLE
&
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AN IMPOSING RESIDENCE SUCH AS THIS
deserved a garden of equal grandeur. To match the
architecture of the house, the landscape was to be
classic formal French style and only the best-quality
materials would do.
The house was built using premium-quality
materials so it was important we maintained an
extremely high standard of product throughout
the landscape and ensured a sympathetic balance
between hard and soft surfaces, explains David
Franklin of Franklin Landscape & Design.
Front to back there is a cornucopia of design
treats to savour, beginning with the classical
fountain and raised circular pond placed in direct
alignment with the front door. The planting, which
is arranged in formal fashion, is special too. Many
mature plants were used to create an established
look and soften the extensive areas of paving.
Magnolia grandiflora Little Gem, a compact-growing
magnolia with scented creamy-white summer and
autumn flowers, was planted in the front yard along
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Modern
classic
Granite cobbles combine
with classic design
elements to set off this
stately Melbourne home
Project details
Landscape construction by Franklin Landscape and Design PO Box 1520, Black Rock, Vic 3193 Mobile 0401 383 827 (David Franklin) Email david@franklinld.com
Website www.franklinld.com Stone supplied by Granite Works Pty Ltd 53 Renver Road, Clayton, Vic 3168 Phone (03) 9813 5399 Email info@graniteworks.com.au
Website www.graniteworks.com.au Facebook www.facebook.com/GraniteWorksPtyLtd Photography by Patrick Redmond
with a Buxus sempervirens (English box) hedge.
In the back garden you will find Thuja occidentalis
Smaragd, which are cone-shaped conifers.
The paving is perhaps the major feature of
the project. All of the stone was supplied by
Granite Works, including more than 21,000 granite
cobblestones. For the main body of paving, Granite
Works supplied Light Yellow granite cobblestones,
which have a warm, earthy look. The Light Yellow is
finished with a Fine Bush Hammered texture which
is rough, non-slip, and visually interesting.
The magnificent Light Yellow granite cobbles
at the entrance of the property make a grand
statement, drawing the eye around the elegant
water feature and through to the home, says David.
They also enabled us to achieve an old-world
cobblestone appearance while staying true to the
earthy palette and simplicity this project required.
The capping and borders used throughout the
project were completed with Valley Green, a stone
from the Granite Works Premium range. This
natural stone was finished with a Flamed texture
which, while not entirely smooth, nicely contrasts
with the rough cobblestones.
The radial granite capping used for both the
water feature and garden beds required a custom-
cut solution. Due to the intricacy and prominence
of the pieces in the landscape, accuracy was
paramount so Granite Works undertook the
production of these pieces using its Valley Green
granite.
This is a landscape in which quality stonework
combines with well-chosen, well-tended plants
to create the perfect balance between hard and
soft elements. And at night, when the lighting is
switched on, the effect is even more impressive.
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Project details
Landscape design, construction, and maintenance by
Landart Landscapes 2/68 Tulloh Street, Willoughby, NSW
2068 Phone (02) 9958 0462 Email info@landart.com.au
Website www.landart.com.au
amazing structure and look incredible when lit,
adds Matthew. Like the aloes, the other plants
were chosen for their structural form, colour, and
contrasting foliage, as well as their hardiness in the
coastal location. These included Dracaena draco,
Pennisetum, Carex, Poa, and Senecio.
Sustainable Australian hardwood was used to
construct the deck, the barbecue, and the barbecue
shade structure. This was complemented by raw
concrete floating pads that form the transition
between the deck and the pool. Across from the
outdoor kitchen is a long bench that almost looks
as if it is levitating. This divides the spaces without
enclosing them. Another inspired element is the
backrests disguised within the daybed. These can
be adjusted via remote control so you dont need
to get up to change the incline perfect for sipping
cocktails by the pool.
The Landart Landscapes construction team
faced an array of challenges when creating this
garden, but the trickiest was getting the huge
aloes down three storeys and across a 150-
metre distance from street to garden without
using a crane. We managed to wrestle and
winch them all the way down. It is amazing
what a strong, well-organised team can achieve
when they set their minds to it, says Matthew.
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EAGER TO ENJOY ADELAIDES MEDITERRANEAN
climate and entertain year-round, the owners of this
newly renovated home asked The Galvin Group to
revitalise their rear garden. With a growing family,
they wanted a space that was easy to use and had
a sense of fun. Of equal importance was creating a
seamless indoor-outdoor transition.
When the owners approached The Galvin Group
and its design director Alex Pritchard, they had just
purchased the property. The existing layout did not
work on either a functional or aesthetic level so
radical changes were needed to give the family the
private haven they desired.
The new design features clean modern lines
and is easy-care, as befits the needs of a busy
family. Low-water-use plants, such as cordylines,
yuccas, and dracaenas, and durable materials
such as hardwood timbers and granite paving,
make the garden low maintenance and capable of
withstanding the rigours of regular use.
The fully-equipped outdoor entertaining area
is the familys new social hub. It incorporates
everything you could possibly need to entertain in
style and comfort, from the gas outdoor fireplace
to the outdoor kitchen complete with stainless-
steel bar fridges, an ice maker, dishwashers, an
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Private haven
A family garden with just the right mix of fun,
practicality, and luxury
integrated barbecue and wok burner, a custom
rangehood, and seamless stone benchtops that
run into the existing kitchen under the custom
bifold servery windows. Speakers, ceiling fans, and
downlights add the finishing touches.
Running alongside the entertaining area is a
fully-tiled swimming pool with a swim-out, a sheer-
descent water feature clad in Bisazza mosaic tiles,
swim jets for a good workout, and a poolside deck
for lounging around. The new double garage is
cleverly hidden behind the pool and water feature.
The other design gem is the Zen pavilion at the
back of the garden. The backdrop to the space is
a series of three back-lit Corten steel feature light
boxes and a raised planter, which helps define the
space and adds a softening effect. A high-quality
lounge suite completes the picture, making this the
perfect spot for relaxed conversation.
Thanks to Alexs inspired design and company
owner Rob Galvins construction expertise, the
owners now have their dream garden. Central to
the success of the project was the use of cutting-
edge virtual-reality 3D design software. This made
it possible for Alex to walk the owners through
every part of the design before plans were finalised.
The Galvin Group is South Australias premier design
and construction company and brings together Glorious
Gardens, Lifestyle Pools, Grand Home Designs, and
Complete Construction Concepts under one banner.
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Project details
Landscape design and construction by The Galvin Group
519 Torrens Road, Woodville, SA 5011 Phone (08) 8268
9915 Mobile 0412 395 245 Email info@galvingroup.com.au
Website www.galvingroup.com.au
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THE OWNERS OF THIS PROPERTY WANTED A
simple yet eye-catching outdoor space where they
could relax and entertain. What they had was a
tired-looking garden and an outdated pool, so they
turned to designer Denise Staffa of Outside In.
The showpiece of the totally transformed rear
garden is the new alfresco entertaining area. Big
enough for a 10-seater dining table, an outdoor
kitchen and a lounge setting, the spaces flow
from the family room inside the home, creating
a seamless indoor-outdoor connection. Outdoor
access from the interior kitchen was also improved
with the introduction of a large floating washed
aggregate concrete step.
The owners had renovated the inside of their
home, giving it a modern, sleek look, so I carried
this through to the outside with the subtle use of
equally contemporary elements. This extended to
convincing the owners to render the back of the
home so it would blend with the outdoor dcor and
the newly built structures, explains Denise.
The new structures include boundary walls and
planter boxes, which provide elevation to the
garden, and a daybed constructed near the pool
using the same washed aggregate concrete used
for the floating step. To give the existing fibreglass
pool a new lease on life, the interior surface was
recoated and the brick paving replaced by washed
aggregate poured paving.
Access wasnt required around the entire pool
so this allowed for the inclusion of soft foliage and
lush screen plantings to act as a backdrop to the
Perfect transformation
A contemporary award-winning design has given this
Perth property a brand new lease on life
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GARDEN DCOR
Project details
Landscape design and project management by Outside In 370A Canning Highway, Como, WA 6152 Phone (08) 9450 4922 Email enquiry@outsidein.net.au Website www.outsidein.net.au
Photography by Ron Tan
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overall space. In addition, a large curved planter box
was created to house the owners favourite plant,
the frangipani, and an existing ponytail palm was
transplanted and given pride of place in a cut-out in
the new deck.
The owners had some stunning bamboo-like
artwork inside their home; from the location of the
artwork you could view the blank wall near the
kitchen servery window, so I designed a light box
that would take the bamboo artwork outside and
act as a feature, day and night, says Denise. Adding
to the night-time effect are the LED floating pool
balls and the LED cubes, all of which are available
for purchase from Outside In, as are architectural
laser-cut screens and light boxes in an array of
designs and colours.
This garden proved such a resounding success
that it was the winner of the Designer Residential
250-500m category and a finalist in the Contractor
Residential More Than $150,000 category in the
2012 LIAWA Awards of Excellence.
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PROUD OF THEIR ARCHITECTURALLY DESIGNED
home, the owners wanted a landscape of equal
impact. The detailing needed to be impeccable, the
materials first-class, and the design unique.
For the front garden, a swimming pool was top
of the list. Thinking out of the box, I suggested to
the owners we raise the pool out of the ground to
maximise the space and create an amazing water
feature. Another benefit was that with this particular
design concept, the need for pool fencing was
eliminated, says designer Denise Staffa of Perth-
based Outside In.
The waterline and spillover of the infinity-edge
pool are clad in mosaic tiles, which were also used
to create the backdrop for the nearby outdoor
shower. The tile colour works in harmony with the
timber decking, which was stained in a dark colour
to blend with the external ceilings.
Out of
the box
This innovative, one-of-a-
kind outdoor design makes
the most of a challenging
corner suburban block
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GARDEN DCOR
Project details
Landscape design by Outside In 370A Canning Highway,
Como, WA 6152 Phone (08) 9450 4922
Email enquiry@outsidein.net.au
Website www.outsidein.net.au Photography by Ron Tan
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The alfresco entertaining area is decorated with
LED balls, which create ambient light at night and
can be placed in the pool if desired, and stylish
Royal Botania outdoor furniture in crisp white. The
LED balls can be purchased from Outside In, as can
a wide range of contemporary outdoor dcor.
Inside the garden, artificial turf was used
for the patch of lawn accommodating their
daughters trampoline. Outside the garden walls
I used low-maintenance natural turf because it
works better with the natural surrounds. This
I complemented with feature and perimeter
plantings of low maintenance species with
impressive foliage, says Denise.
At the front entrance, granite paving was used as a
feature inlay, its warm tones complementing the rich
green of the grass, and washed aggregate concrete
was used for the driveway, the path to front-entrance
gates, and remaining areas around the residence.
Completing the picture is the curved residence wall
which was given a marble texture finish.
The home sits on a corner block facing the Swan
River and the South Perth Yacht Club moorings, so
the front verge required something special and low-
maintenance. The design I came up with features
garden beds that reflect the shape of the jetty
moorings, says Denise.
From front verge to front garden, the design is
stylish, highly architectural, and very contemporary,
yet the ambience is relaxing and welcoming. The
design also impressed the judges of the 2012
Abode Garden of the Year awards, where it was
named a finalist in the Best Garden Design Greater
Than 500m category.
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THE BRIEF WAS TO DESIGN AND BUILD A STYLISH,
visually interesting garden to complement the
recently renovated home in Sydneys Roseville. The
new garden was to include a water feature near
the front entrance and provide safe, alternative
pedestrian access, other than the dangerously
steep driveway, which was a hazard, especially
during wet weather.
Manna Landscapes design is contemporary with
a tropical twist. It incorporates multi-coloured plant
foliage for year-round interest and a multi-tiered
water feature. The custom-built water feature
collects the flow from the water window built into
the house wall and is positioned so that it can be
appreciated from the homes internal living areas.
To provide safe entry for pedestrians, Manna
Landscapes built a stylish set of stairs with gentle
risers. These stairs are separated from the driveway
by a narrow Buxus sp. hedge and a reinforced
Tropical twist
A sloping garden is transformed into a contemporary, tropical-style showpiece
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GARDEN DCOR
Project details
Landscape design and construction by Manna Landscapes 384 Eastern Valley Way, Chatswood, NSW 2067 Phone (02) 9882 1635 Mobile 0425 202 307
Email jules@mannalandscapes.com.au Website www.mannalandscapes.com.au Photography by Peter Brennan
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concrete block retaining wall was built next to it
with integrated lighting for night-time use.
The rendered reinforced concrete blocks were
painted in Pascol colours to match the house and
limestone pavers chosen for contrast. These hard
surfaces all work beautifully with the plants, a mix
of native and exotic species chosen to blend with
the natural bush surrounds and the street-level dry-
stone retaining wall.
Manna Landscapes used mainly shade-loving
plants with bright-coloured foliage to give the feel
of a sub-tropical rainforest. Pittosporum Golden
Sheen was used as a privacy screen along the front
fence while variegated native ginger, yucca, and
dracaena add a lush tropical effect around the water
feature. As a groundcover in the shady areas, native
violet was planted.
The success of this project isnt just about what
you can see on the surface. The drainage culvert
at the entrance had been a hazard for years, with
many car wheels going down into it. To remedy the
situation, Manna Landscapes filled it in with rubble,
laid down a 150mm pipe, and concreted over it.
The garden is now as safe to use as it is beautiful
to look at.
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WITH ITS CONTEMPORARY MULTI-LEVEL DESIGN,
cleverly integrated water feature, and a planting
scheme that is formal yet far from staid, this award-
winning (turn to page 262 for more information)
Sydney garden is one of a kind.
Designed by Nick Kennedy of Art in Green, the
garden is the perfect complement to the painted
brick, two-storey harbour-side residence. It is
modern, elegant, and makes excellent use of the
available space, which includes turning what was
a significant change in levels into an opportunity to
create something unique.
As with any good design, this one is tailored
to the owners lifestyle needs and the site
requirements. It was the owners love of
entertaining, both day and night, that drove Nicks
design. The result is a design that incorporates
several zones for entertaining and relaxing as well
as everything else you would expect to find in a
modern garden: a stylised water feature, subtle
Casual elegance
This award-winning project proves a well-designed
garden is like a work of art
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Project details
Landscape design, construction, and maintenance by Art in Green PO Box 1106, Hunters Hill, NSW 2110 Phone (02) 9807 2677 Email info@artingreen.com.au
Website www.artingreen.com.au Photography by Peter Brennan and Nick Kennedy
night lighting, an emphasis on geometric lines, the
softening effect of lush green foliage, and the use
of natural materials, including stone and timber, and
neutral colours.
To lend an air of sophistication to the setting and
provide a means of visually connecting the various
garden spaces, Nick chose travertine paving. The
water feature is another means of tying together
each level of the garden, drawing the eye up and
across the garden.
While the water feature is the focal point, the
timber deck tucked into the sunny back corner is
another example of inspired design. Complementing
the deck, the carports panels are of timber, as is the
in-built bench seating at house level.
A further linking device is the repeated use of
foliage plants; their soft, curved forms add a formal
touch yet cosset the garden in a band of green. All
plants were chosen for their drought tolerance and
a drip irrigation system installed, supported by two
2500-litre rainwater tanks.
An advanced water gum was used in the far
southern corner to draw the eye away from the
carport and to provide a ceiling to the casual seating
area in front of it. Plants with low-growing or
prostrate habits like Pittosporum tobira, Lomandra
Tanika, and Myoporum parvifolium were used in the
body of the garden to make the space seem wider
and complement the geometry of the landscape,
while along the western boundary, screening is
provided by Syzygium paniculata Aussie Southern.
At night, subtle lighting enhances the textural
differences in the surface treatments and foliage,
while waterproof lights set deep in the ponds
provide ambience and depth to the water feature.
Despite extended periods of rain, the Art in
Green construction team completed this project
within the specified three-month timeframe. The
owners were so impressed with the end result
that they contracted the Art in Green Maintenance
Division to undertake bi-monthly maintenance that
includes pruning, fertilising, and lawn care.
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TELEVISION PERSONALITY AND FUNNY MAN WIL
Anderson and his partner Amy Williamson contacted
The Labyrinth Garden after their original landscapers,
who were unlicensed and unprofessional, created
more problems than they solved.
The original landscape design was not practical
and the selected materials unsuitable so we had
to totally redesign the backyard, says designer
and contractor Troy Paschini from The Labyrinth
Garden. Wil and Amy were great to work with,
leaving the design and selection of materials up to
us. All they asked was that we fix up the mistakes
caused by the old landscapers, create a year-round
entertaining area, and upgrade the existing pool.
Troys modern contemporary design features a
deck built with 140mm-wide hardwood blackbutt
boards. The same timber was used to clad the new
raised garden beds and retaining wall. The natural
tones of the timber work with the warm hues
of the bookleaf sandstone retaining wall and the
charcoal colour of the 600mm x 600mm concrete
pavers. Picking up on the colour of the paving, The
Labyrinth Garden painted the existing timber fence
in Woodland Grey.
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Modern masterpiece
With a professional landscape designer and a skilled
construction team, anything is possible
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The plants were chosen for screening and
colour contrast and include Bambusa textilis
Gracilis, Cordyline rubra, Liriope muscari Evergreen
Giant, Philodendron Xanadu, Syzygium australe
Resilience, and Viburnum odoratissimum.
Taking over a landscape from another
contractor was the biggest challenge as we
inherited all of the old contractors problems, says
Troy. There were missing stormwater, sewage,
and pool pipes, unsafe wiring, and a pool full of
black water which had stained the pool surface.
There were also large granite boulders around the
pool, which had been put there when the garden
was first landscaped in the 1980s.
To overcome these challenges, the first thing
we did was to pump the water out of the pool. We
then engaged our good friends at Nepean Pools
to replace the filtration system, add gas heating,
and resurface the pool. To remove the large granite
boulders we used jackhammers to break them up
into smaller, more manageable pieces and to match
the pool surrounds to the paving, we installed
charcoal concrete pool coping.
Adding to the amenity of the backyard, an outdoor
shower was built and a raised sun bed constructed
around the tree. Although the original brief was to
landscape the rear garden and revitalise the pool,
as the project neared completion, Wil and Amy also
asked Troy and his team to redesign the backyard
cabana and revamp their front garden.
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Project details
Landscape design and construction by The Labyrinth Garden Shop 16A Transvaal Avenue, Double Bay, NSW 2026 Mobile 0412 110 013 Email troy@thelabyrinthgarden.com.au
Website www.thelabyrinthgarden.com.au Pool renovation by Nepean Pools 26 Camden Street, Penrith, NSW 2750 Phone (02) 4722 9201 Email sales@nepeanpools.com.au
Website www.nepeanpools.com.au Photography by Peter Brennan
Get lost in your own space
troy paschini Licence No. 243507C 0412 110 013 troy@thelabyrinthgarden www.thelabyrinthgarden.com.au
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IN THE EXPERIENCED HANDS OF DESIGNER OLAF
von Sperl from Above The Earth, the grounds
surrounding this Sydney property have been
transformed into an elegant European-style
landscape that befits the stately residence and its
prized waterside location.
Providing a modern interpretation of a formal-
style garden, this design features clean lines, an
angular swimming pool, effective screening, a well-
considered lighting scheme, and a palette of natural
materials, including sandstone.
Sandstone has long been synonymous with
Sydney homes and landscapes and here it has been
used to great effect, from the sandstone facing on
the retaining walls to the sandstone front fencing.
Working in tandem with the sandstone to convey
a sense of grandeur and a feeling of warmth,
travertine tiles were used for the paved areas.
By the bay
This garden makes maximum use of its waterside location
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Project details
Landscape design and construction by Above The Earth 159 Eastern Valley Way, Castlecrag, NSW 2068 Phone (02) 9904 0577 Mobile 0412 524 630 (Olaf von Sperl)
Email olaf@abovetheearth.com.au Website www.abovetheearth.com.au Photography by Peter Brennan
The abundance of natural stone offsets the
green of the soft leaf lawn where the children play
and guests can linger, enjoying the tranquil water
view. The warm tones and natural texture of the
extensive stonework similarly offset the European-
style planting scheme, chosen to complement the
house and to give the landscape the look and feel
of gardens by the water in Italys Lake Como region.
Close attention was paid to every detail in this
landscape, from the garden lighting which makes
the outdoor spaces a pleasure to use at night to
the custom-made wrought-iron fences and front
gate. Every effort was made to keep the various
outdoor spaces as open as possible, hence the use
of frameless glass fencing around the pool, which
provides swimmers with a clear view of the bay at
the bottom of the garden.
The construction team from Above The Earth
has expertly given form to Olafs design and
effectively dealt with every challenge. These
included engineering the retaining wall behind the
pool, ensuring adequate drainage, and creating a
landscape of style, elegance, and timeless appeal
for the owners.
Above The Earth is a multi-award-winning
company providing design, construction,
maintenance, and horticultural services. It can
manage your project from start to finish and
continue to care for it, preserving the integrity of
the original design and protecting your investment.
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THIS NEW ARCHITECT-DESIGNED TWO-STOREY
residence needed a rear garden that would
complement the homes clean contemporary design.
Taking their cue from the angular lines of the house,
the team at Living Creations Landscapes designed
and built a modern, pared-back garden in which the
use of uncluttered lines and a limited colour palette
create an open feel and a relaxed ambience.
The garden is divided into three separate
areas: a spacious alfresco entertaining sector, an
expanse of lawn, and a swimming pool. Although
each space is well defined, it has a strong sense
of connection with the next and with the rooms
inside the house, says designer David Vickers of
Living Creations Landscapes.
The outdoor entertaining zone is located
adjacent to the homes interior dining area and
kitchen, creating the perfect indoor-outdoor living
space, while the dining rooms picture window
captures an unobstructed view of the crisply
modern pool (built by Aloha Pools). To maintain
the open feel of the garden and enhance the
view, the pool fencing is of frameless glass.
The lawn is easily accessed from the pool and
entertaining areas and is planted with artificial turf
for easy maintenance. This turfed area its rich
deep green beautifully off-setting the white paving
is the ideal spot for summer games and entertaining.
For Paul Harrison of Living Creations Landscapes,
one of the standout elements of the design is the
Open invitation
Boasting clean lines and an uncluttered design, this garden is open and inviting
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DESIGNER LANDSCAPES
Project details
Landscape design and construction by Living Creations Landscapes 546 Swan Street, Richmond, Vic 3121 Mobile 0421 439 181, 0409 852 654 Email info@livingcreations.com.au
Website www.livingcreations.com.au
white honed concrete, which was poured insitu.
The retaining walls, pool coping, garden edging,
and bench seat were all formed up, poured, and
ground on site, he explains.
Paul is also particularly pleased at how well the
outdoor kitchen turned out. Contained within a
timber structure discreetly placed in the far corner
of the garden, the fully-equipped kitchen can be
hidden away when not in use. Its dark-painted
structure blends seamlessly with the storage shed,
timber batten screens, and fencing.
Strategically placed lighting makes the garden a
pleasure to use at night and highlights the key design
elements, including the planting. It incorporates
ficus, Manchurian pears, lilly pillies, liriope, gardenias,
renga lilies, and star jasmine, with water for irrigation
supplied by an in-ground water tank.
Living Creations Landscapes also designed
the side and front gardens. These feature honed
bluestone paving and plants chosen to complement
the planting scheme in the rear garden. The result
is a series of well-designed outdoor spaces that
wrap around the residence and provide a stunning
outlook from inside the home.
DESIGNER LANDSCAPES
Project details
Landscape construction by Asset Landscapes PO Box 951,
Baulkham Hills, NSW 1755 Phone (02) 9890 7333 Mobile
0411 878 651 Email craig@assetlandscapes.com.au
Website www.assetlandscapes.com.au
DESIGNER LANDSCAPES
Outdoor asset
Thanks to quality construction, this lavish landscape
exceeded the owners expectations
WHEN THE ASSET LANDSCAPES CONSTRUCTION
team was called in, they were faced with a large
property with steep, grassy slopes. Their job was
to create a series of outdoor rooms and a critical
part of that was installing retaining walls to create
level, usable areas.
Core-filled besser block walls were built to an
engineers specifications and then faced with Kilcare
random-dimensioned stone. Rock-faced sandstone
was used for the capping. To complement the
natural sandstone, hardwood merbau timber boards
were used for the decking, which includes a section
suspended over a large exposed rock shelf. The
same hardwood was used for the slat screens
and the curved feature seat that wraps around an
outdoor fire pit.
The sandstone walling links the lower level of the
pool area with the rest of the garden. This level of
the garden features a hardwood timber deck and
an elevated timber walkway.
Classicstone Ashmont pavers were installed
around the pool while granite was used for the
main set of steps leading to the rear of the garden.
In smaller areas of the garden, decomposed granite
was used instead of hard paving.
Planting was kept to a minimum because this
was such a vast property. Asset Landscapes installed
a small selection of exotic plants around the house
and pool, and a number of native species around
the outer perimeter where the garden blends with
the bush. Water for irrigation is supplied by four
5000-litre tanks buried under the ground next to
the pool and operated by a C-Bus system.
Ensuring excellent workmanship was only part of
the success equation; Asset Landscapes also worked
in close cooperation with the design company,
Space Landscape Design, to achieve a result that
exceeded expectations.
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Outdoor sanctuary
This award-winning garden is the perfect
complement to its period-style home
IT IS EASY TO SEE WHY THIS GARDEN TOOK
home one of the top honours in the 2012
Landscape NSW & ACT Awards of Excellence
the prestigious award for the best landscape in
the Residential Over $300,000 category. With its
impressive entrances, a sweeping driveway, a
contemporary new pool, and lush plantings, this
engaging landscape is the perfect complement to
the elegant, period-style residence.
Working to a design by A Total Concept Landscape
Architects, Urban Escape Landscape Contractors built
the landscape in two stages, totally transforming
the property into a series of usable outdoor spaces
for recreation, entertainment, and visual enjoyment.
This called for a new pool, a revamped tennis court,
improved vehicle access, new gardens, and the
construction of retaining walls.
The owners, busy professionals with teenage
children, craved a sanctuary away from the hustle
and bustle of their daily routines. Security was also
important so Urban Escape erected a custom-made
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painted timber fence along the vast street frontage
and fitted security intercoms to the entry gates.
Every site poses certain challenges. In this
instance, the block was steep with some unstable
retaining walls, which needed to be rebuilt.
The new retaining walls were constructed with
reinforced concrete blocks veneered with hand-cut
DESIGNER LANDSCAPES
DESIGNER LANDSCAPES
Project details
Landscape construction by Urban Escape Landscape Contractors 48/28 Barcoo Street, Roseville, NSW 2069 Phone (02) 9417 8004 Mobile 0416 180 530
Email nick@urbanescape.com.au Website www.urbanescape.com.au Photography by Peter Brennan
Australian sandstone. The walling complements the
extensive sawn sandstone paving and steps.
Plants were selected for impact, colour, and
foliage diversity. More than 85 different species were
planted throughout the property, with a carefully
selected number of feature plants used for maximum
visual pleasure. Striking visuals were created through
the use of weeping Japanese maples, crepe myrtles,
Chinese magnolias, and potted agaves.
One of the goals of the planting scheme was
to create a feeling of spontaneity with splashes of
colour. This was achieved through the liberal use of
classics such as coastal rosemary, daisies, freesias,
impatiens, and periwinkles, to name a few. Some
accent plants, such as lambs ears, orchids, lilies,
and angel trumpets were scattered throughout the
landscape for added impact. To keep the plants
lush and healthy, Urban Escape installed a fully
automatic drip-irrigation system with rain sensor,
which is connected to large rainwater tanks.
An essential part of the project was the
demolition and replacement of the existing pool.
Adding the finishing touch to the garden is a
contemporary pool, which is fully automated along
with the garden lighting, as well as a new outdoor
shower. Now the family has a modern classical
garden that works in harmony with the architecture
of the house while providing everything the
modern family needs.
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DRAWING ON THE BEAUTY OF AUSTRALIAS
bushland for inspiration, designer Manuel Gutierrez
from Melbourne Landscaping Group has turned this
familys once forlorn, featureless front garden into
a natural wonder. Designed to look like a dry river
bed leading into a pond, this plant-filled garden
is truly something special and gives the home
undeniable street appeal.
Before coming up with a design, Melbourne
Landscaping Group assessed the site and sat down
with the owners to find out what they wanted. A
low-maintenance garden was at the top of their
agenda, as was a natural-looking one. The design
also needed to suit what was a very long front yard
and complement the propertys location across from
the heavily wooded Plenty Gorge.
The garden, designed and built by Melbourne
Landscaping Group, is natural in style and has a true
sense of place so will never date. The plants, a mix of
natives and exotics, were chosen for their hardiness,
DESIGNER LANDSCAPES
Natural beauty
Boasting a timeless design, this bushland-inspired
garden makes a lasting first impression
drought tolerance, and easy-care nature to create the
low-maintenance garden the owners wanted.
As you stroll around the garden you will spy
Red Devil proteas, low-growing river wattle,
seaside daisies, grasses, clivias, agaves, yuccas, a
silver birch tree, a eucalyptus tree, and a variety
of succulents. Although the plants were chosen
for their low water needs, Melbourne Landscaping
Group installed an automatic drip irrigation system
to be used as needed.
It is the meandering, gently-contoured dry river
bed leading to a circular pond that is the centrepiece
of the design. The river bed of pebbles winds its way
along the length of the garden, passing plants and
feature rocks until it terminates at the pond. Looking
like a mini billabong, the pond is a tranquil spot
surrounded by rocks that help to define the space
and add to the natural bushland look.
Further reinforcing the bush-style theme,
Melbourne Landscaping Group built a feature
rock retaining wall along the street frontage. The
retaining wall, which also includes a feature rock
letter box, frames both the garden and the home.
The natural tones of the retaining wall are
referenced in the charcoal-coloured exposed
aggregate paving used for the driveway and garden
paths. The grey of the paving picks up on the grey
in the retaining wall and complements the black
mulch in the garden bed.
Every element of this garden has been carefully
thought out and constructed, giving the owners a
front garden that makes a great first impression
every time.
DESIGNER LANDSCAPES
Project details
Landscape design and construction by Melbourne Landscaping Group Mobile 0409 994 020 Email info@
melbournelandscapinggroup.com.au Website www.melbournelandscapinggroup.com.au Photography by Patrick Redmond
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THIS MODERN AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPE IN
Queenslands garden city of Toowoomba has
undergone a complete transformation thanks to
landscape architect Jonathan Weinert of JW Concepts.
The design is a contemporary take on what
Jonathan calls the gardenesque style of the many
formal gardens found in Toowoomba. Opting for
a simple, easy flowing design, he has not only
created a garden ideally suited to the entertaining
needs of the modern Australian family, he has also
successfully integrated the various outdoor areas
and drawn on the borrowed landscapes of the
Toowoomba Range to the north and northeast, and
the Lockyer Valley to the east.
The planting palette is a mix of species that
are rarely used in this part of Queensland, such as
Alocasia brisbanensis, natives, and more traditional
Toowoomba-style plants such as camellias. While
there is a mix of flowering plants to provide
splashes of seasonal colour, including Strelitzia
reginae (bird of paradise) and Doranthes excelsa
(Gymea lilies), care was taken to choose plants
with interesting form, such as the Dracaena draco
(dragon tree) and Xanthorrhoea glauca (grass tree),
and backdrops of green foliage, such as Bambusa
textilis Gracilis (slender weavers bamboo) to
ensure year-round interest.
A focal point of the design is the reflection pond
in the entry courtyard. The pond draws the eye
from the courtyard to the views over the Lockyer
Valley. Adjacent to the pond is a simple modern
arbour structure under which visitors walk as they
make their way to the front door.
There are ample outdoor spaces in which to relax
or entertain. Some are paved, some are decked,
but all seamlessly flow one into the next, creating a
true sense of connection.
Established in 2001, JW Concepts has a reputation
for providing sustainable and innovative landscape
design solutions. Led by Jonathan Weinert, team
Sense of place
A contemporary garden fits hand in glove with the
surrounding natural landscape
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DESIGNER LANDSCAPES
Project details
Landscape design by JW Concepts 14 Minimine Street, Stafford, Qld 4053 Phone (07) 3856 0233 Mobile 0417 140 773 Email jw@jwconcepts.com.au Website www.jwconcepts.com.au
Photography by Glenn Weiss
members share a passion for Australias unique
landscape and climate and a commitment to
delivering results that meet the clients brief and
the unique characteristics of each site.
JW Concepts first priority is designing
interesting, long-lasting and environmentally-
responsive living environments, and thanks to the
companys consistent approach and proven project
management skills, it is able to exceed clients
expectations from concept design to completion.
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DESIGNED BY JONATHAN WEINERT FROM JW
Concepts, this family-friendly Brisbane landscape
is the ideal complement to the large traditional
Queenslander home and living proof of what an
experienced designer and subtle design approach
can bring to a garden renovation.
The owners wanted to create a more modern,
family-oriented garden that still reflected the
Queenslander-style home, explains Jonathan.
The garden style evolved from taking existing
elements such as the swimming pool and working
with them to create a garden that was not only in
keeping with the architecture of the home, but its
recently renovated interior.
Upgrading the pool and its surrounds was
essential so new paving coloured concrete
with a sawn finish was laid. This provides an
understated aesthetic and the colour complements
the aged patina of the timber screen and the dark
house bricks used for retaining walls and fence
piers around the property, says Jonathan.
By incorporating a supplementary timber screen
inside the pool area we added privacy to the
entertainment area, a large timber deck at the rear
of the home, while also referencing the timber
battening used on the house renovation, he adds.
The design also had to provide space for a
trampoline, a kick-about area, and the obligatory
DESIGNER LANDSCAPES
Relaxed living
Simple yet bold, the planting design perfectly
complements this Queenslander home
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DESIGNER LANDSCAPES
Project details
Landscape design by JW Concepts 14 Minimine Street,
Stafford, Qld 4053 Phone (07) 3856 0233 Mobile 0417
140 773 Email jw@jwconcepts.com.au Website
www.jwconcepts.com.au Photography by Glenn Weiss
summer backyard cricket ground and it had to
meet the owners brief for a low-maintenance
garden with a relaxed sub-tropical aesthetic.
An existing Pandanus spiralis (pandanus palm)
was retained and used as a focal point and source
of shade, while a border planting of Plumeria
obtusifolia (evergreen frangipani) was introduced
in the northeast part of the garden to ensure a
dazzling spring display of sub-tropical flowers.
Screen plantings of Strelitzia reginae and Strelitzia
nicholii (bird of paradise and white giant bird of
paradise) further reinforce the sub-tropical look
and complement the Doryanthes palmerii and
Doryanthes excelsa (Gymea lilies) and Cordyline rubra
(red-fruited palm lily) used as accent plantings.
To add to the relaxed, Australian feel, Anigozanthos
sp. (kangaroo paws) and native grasses were used as
low-level plantings and groundcovers, subtly fleshing
out the planting design.
Camellia sasanqua, a plant more traditionally
associated with a house of this era, was used as
a boundary hedge with Elaeocarpus eumundii
(smooth-leaved quandong) and a Tabebuia rosea
(trumpet tree) planted for shade and structure.
The overall result is a relaxed planting and garden
design that befits the casual Queensland lifestyle.
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Perfect harmony
Formal and tropical design elements harmonise
beautifully in this garden
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THE ENTRANCE GARDEN STRIKES JUST THE RIGHT
mix of formal and tropical. The underlying structure,
with its evergreen hedging and reliance on strong
geometric lines, contributes a modern formal look to
frame the new home while splashes of more relaxed
plantings and a water feature set in a bed of small
stones contribute splashes of tropical charm.
While the front garden gives the contemporary
home street appeal in abundance, the rear
garden is private with an entertaining area and a
swimming pool. The entertaining space incorporates
a built-in barbecue and built-in bench seating to
maximise the spot.
For a modern but elegant look, Cool Water
Landscapes, the company charged with designing
and building this project, used travertine tumbled
tiles to pave the entertaining areas and the front
entrance. Granite was used for the stairs and the
side paths as a contrast. All the walling was block
rendered and painted to match the house, while
brush fencing adds a tropical touch.
The rear garden needed to be a private space so
Cool Water Landscapes planted lilly pillies along the
boundaries. A shrub layer of gardenia and hawthorn
was used for colour, while feature trees, including
Japanese maples, were planted in the lawn area.
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DESIGNER LANDSCAPES
Project details
Landscape design and construction by Cool Water Landscapes Suite 4, 287 Mona Vale Road, Terrey Hills, NSW 2084
Phone (02) 9986 1347 Email info@coolwaterlandscapes.com.au Website www.coolwaterlandscapes.com.au
Photography by Peter Brennan
The side gardens are more tropical and
incorporate black bamboo, rhapis palms, cordylines,
bird of paradise, flax, and strappy grasses. The front
garden has been framed with cherry blossoms and
screened with lilly pillies. There is also a warm-
coloured feature garden of dentata, liriope, rhapis
palms, and buxus.
From conceptual design to installation, Cool
Water Landscapes, under the guiding hand
of Michael Burridge, creates inspiring and
individualised garden design solutions. This is done
by working closely with the clients or with interior
designers and builders to ensure every aspect of a
landscape is addressed.
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TO DESIGN A LANDSCAPE FOR A DISPLAY HOME
you have to be at the top of your game. You need
to have your finger on the pulse of the latest
design trends and you need to know how to design
outdoor spaces people can imagine themselves
enjoying and using on a daily basis.
When ecodesign was engaged by Seki Sui
House Australia to design the landscape for this
display home, what followed was a 12-month
period in which concept designs, construction
drawings, and specifications were developed in
coordination with the architects. Having agreed
upon a design, ecodesign then project-managed
the landscape construction, which was undertaken
by Seki Sui House Australia. This process included
reviewing tenderer quotations, making site
inspections, and resolving construction issues
as they arose by making adjustments to the
construction drawings and specifications.
The design was to include at least five trees
and a vegetable garden but there was to be
no turf, and there had to be an emphasis on
sustainable construction materials, passive solar
design, and allowing the maximum amount of
natural light, explains landscape designer Adrian
Swain of ecodesign.
The garden style is modern and the layout
contemporary, designed to suit a family that likes
to entertain. The deck and open pergola are central
to the design and form the propertys main outdoor
A fine display
This unique garden and deck design really does prove
that sustainability and style go hand in hand
DESIGNER LANDSCAPES
Project details
Landscape design and project management by ecodesign Pty Ltd PO Box 3136, Carlingford, NSW 2118 Phone (02) 9871 7701 Email info@ecodesign.com.au
Website www.ecodesign.com.au Photography Peter Brennan
entertaining space. The deck, which was built using
sustainable bamboo, features a sunken dining table,
inbuilt seating, and balustrading.
The house was located on a corner block with
a secondary frontage that had an elevated and
steeply sloping westerly aspect, so a lot of thought
was required, says Adrian. To ensure maximum
privacy without making the space feel hemmed in,
we created extensive decking, screen fencing, and
highly functional inbuilt furniture.
The custom-designed fencing and inbuilt seating,
especially the curved bamboo bench, give the
landscape a distinctive look. The curved feature
screen fencing also screens the hot western sun,
which enabled the creation of a vegetable garden
and gives the house real street appeal, adds Adrian.
The curved feature fencing to the front yard and
entry area was created using vertical hardwood
posts. The warmth of the timber, along with the
rich natural tones of the bamboo decking, work in
tandem with the strategically placed serpentine
boulders; these were used to anchor the landscape
and shore up the steep west-facing slope.
To complement the architectural and
landscape features and create an appealing
night-time space, extensive LED garden lighting
was integrated into the design.
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We specialise in the creation and care of quality residential
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Central to our operations is the belief that its the little things
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WITH A CONTEMPORARY OUTDOOR ROOM, LUSH
plantings, and a warm inviting colour scheme, the
rear garden of this Perth home is designed to get
you in the holiday mood. The front garden is just as
impressive, making visitors feel welcome and setting
the scene for what theyll find in the back garden.
The owners wanted a modern Australian design
both front and back, something in keeping with
the contemporary interior of the home. As it was a
tight block, they wanted a space-maximising design
which would include more than one outdoor living
zone as well as a small area where the kids could
play. For this they turned to designer Nic Russell
from Landscapes WA.
The alfresco entertaining area is the centrepiece
of the new design and adds another room to the
home. It has a built-in kitchen and an outdoor
heater, making the space usable all year round.
The floor of the outdoor room is washed aggregate
paving, a practical and contemporary choice.
Leading from the outdoor room across the
back of the garden is a path of granite steppers
surrounded by Toodyay loose stones. The same
stones appear in other parts of the rear garden,
Holiday at home
This modern holiday resort-style garden retreat is truly
something to celebrate all year round
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Project details
Landscape design and construction by Landscapes WA Unit 2/51 Resource Way, Malaga, WA 6090 Phone (08) 9209 3385 Mobile 0428 116 015 Email info@landscapeswa.com.au
Website www.landscapeswa.com.au Photography by Ron Tan
as well as the front garden, visually connecting the
various outdoor spaces.
Most of the plants used were native species.
The larger feature plants were Xanthorrhoea preissii
(grass trees) and for mass colour Anigozanthos
Big Red (a kangaroo paw with vivid red flowers in
spring and summer), all of which are watered using
sub-surface drip irrigation. To mask the Colorbond
fence, Landscapes WA erected Modwood screens
and strategically placed a variety of plants which
will soon wrap the garden in a wall of green.
In the front garden, two curved retaining walls
were built one of brick that was rendered for a
clean modern feel, another constructed of limestone
rubble, built as a feature. The plantings reference
those used in the rear garden, further connecting
front and back spaces.
Landscapes WA specialises in hard and soft
landscape design, construction, and maintenance
and works in tandem with home owners and home
builders to deliver every project on time and within
budget. In designing and building this impressive
garden, Landscapes WA worked closely with the
home builder, Celebration Homes.
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A ONCE TIRED AND DARK FRONT GARDEN NOW
has a fresh new look thanks to the design expertise
of Matthew Beckett from Reflective Gardens. What
Matthew has created is a lighter, more spacious-
looking modern formal garden that complements the
architectural style of the house and the streetscape.
The owners love the look of clean lines so
Matthew designed a garden where the underlying
structure is formal. As you enter the property, a path
leads you straight through the garden, along an
avenue of ornamental pears to the steps leading up
to the front door. To the right of the entrance path is
a paved area for parking the car.
Leading off the main pathway to the left is yet
another path, at the end of which is an urn-shaped
pot with an aged finish. In the pot, Reflective
Gardens planted star jasmine which is growing
along a wall-mounted trellis of tensile stainless-
steel cable, supplied and installed by Tensile Design
& Construct. For continuity, all the paved areas
feature Eco Outdoors La Roche limestone.
With its modern formal
design, this front garden
makes a great first
impression on visitors
Street appeal
DESIGNER LANDSCAPES
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GARDEN DCOR
Project details
Landscape design and construction by Reflective Gardens PO Box 951, Narrabeen, NSW 2101 Mobile 0414 956 610 Email enquiries@reflectivegardens.com.au
Website www.reflectivegardens.com.au Cables supplied by Tensile Design & Construct Mobile 0424 176 663 Email info@tensile.com.au Website www.tensile.com.au
Photography by Peter Brennan
DESIGNER LANDSCAPES
A square-picket, treated pine fence, set atop a
low wall of Mount White hydra-split sandstone,
replaced the dated old fencing, giving the
garden a more modern look in keeping with the
surrounding properties. Elsewhere in the garden, a
small low-brick wall clad in limestone allowed for
minor level changes.
Catering to the owners fondness for white
flowers, Matthews planting palette includes
gardenias, magnolias, and standard roses. Rows
of murraya and box hedging give the garden
structure. The plants are watered using a fully
automatic irrigation system operated by a Solar
Sync controller, which assesses the weather
conditions on a daily basis and adjusts the
systems run-time accordingly, saving water.
The finishing touch is the lighting, supplied by
Gardens At Night. When the sun goes down, the
paths and feature trees are highlighted, giving the
garden street appeal at night.
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Perfect entertainer
This contemporary, multi-levelled outdoor
entertaining area is a true work of art
DESIGNER LANDSCAPES
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DESIGNER LANDSCAPES
THE GRANITE-PAVED ALFRESCO AREA OF THIS
Perth property provides the perfect space for
entertaining. Spilling out from the homes living
areas, the space blends seamlessly with the
borrowed landscape of the adjoining parklands.
Designed and built by Garden Artisans, this
contemporary, low-maintenance outdoor living area
makes the most of the available space and boasts an
array of unique features.
The owners spent a lot of time considering how
they wanted to use their outdoor living area. While
we knew what we wanted, we quickly realised
designing and executing a specific plan was a different
matter, so we looked around for a professional
landscape designer and installer, says co-owner Kate.
Garden Artisans sat down with us and talked
about what features we wanted, what overall feel
we were going for and what we needed out of the
space we had, adds Kates partner, Darren. From
there, they drew up a detailed plan that showed
what plants would go where, what structural and
decorative features would be included and where
our entertaining spaces would be.
The space Garden Artisans had to work with is
viewed from two separate rooms of the house, so
designers Greg and Sandra Young needed to create
two separate but equally appealing aspects. The
main focal point of the design is a water feature
and plinth (clad in a thin dark red mosaic tile), which
can be view from both the bedroom and kitchen/
DESIGNER LANDSCAPES
Project details
Landscape design and construction by Garden Artisans
22 Haynes Street, North Perth, WA 6006 Email info@
gardenartisans.com.au Website www.gardenartisans.com.au
Photography by Ron Tan
living room. The tiles are exclusively imported by a
Perth tiler who uses them in his work but does not
on-sell them, says Sandra. We really wanted to use
these tiles as their true, dark red colour matches the
kitchen splashbacks. After extensive negotiation we
were able to source a one-off supply and now the
garden has a one-of-a-kind water feature.
To create different height aspects, two levels
were introduced as well as raised garden beds,
filled with water-wise plants. One of the raised
garden beds was painted in the same green as
the feature wall in the living area, and one alfresco
feature wall was painted in the same chocolate
colour as the internal furnishings, creating a strong
indoor-outdoor connection, says Greg.
The owners cant speak highly enough of Garden
Artisans. We thoroughly recommend the team at
Garden Artisans to anyone interested in achieving
high quality results. Garden Artisans designed and
built a practical, beautiful, stylish and contemporary
outdoor extension to our home; it is thrilling to
come home to everyday. They listened and they
delivered professional results, says Kate.
The judges of the 2011 Awards of Excellence,
held by the Landscape Industries Association
of WA, were equally impressed with this 50m
project, naming Garden Artisans a finalist in two
categories: Residential Garden Designer up to
250m and Residential Landscaping Contractor
$40,000$120,000.
DESIGNER LANDSCAPES
INSPIRED BY A TRIP TO PARIS, A HIGHLIGHT OF
which was a tour of the grand gardens of Versailles,
designers Kathryn Lee and Patrick Graham from
Patrick Graham Landscaping created an engaging
French-style landscape for this five-acre property in
the Tasmanian suburb of Relbia.
The property is comprised of a number of
different garden areas, starting with the sweeping
driveway lined with London plane trees. At the front
of the house is a garden area boasting meticulously
manicured English box hedging, to the side a birch
grove underplanted with hellebores, daffodils,
and lily of the valley, and a charming paved area
wrapped in a wall of greenery. The pavers were
laid at a 45-degree angle and pebbles placed
between them; a fire bowl was then placed in the
centre of the space, adding a rustic touch.
To the rear of the property is an orchard with
assorted fruit trees (some of them espaliered)
and berry fruit. In true French style there is also a
parterre vegetable garden and within easy reach
of these productive garden beds is a potting shed
Tour de force
Of formal French design, this Tasmanian garden is the epitome of charm and elegance
DESIGNER LANDSCAPES
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GARDEN DCOR
Project details
Landscape design and construction by Patrick Graham
Landscaping 166 Henry Street, Launceston, Tas 7250
Mobile 0418 830 203 Email patrick.lynn@bigpond.com
Website www.patrickgraham.com.au
DESIGNER LANDSCAPES
boasting a quirky collection of antique terracotta
pots and garden tools.
With an eye to sustainability, the owners didnt
only want to have a good supply of home-grown
fruit and vegetables; they wanted fresh eggs so a
chook shed was built using recycled bricks.
Although the landscape is decidedly French in
style and features a European planting palette, local
wildlife is welcomed. The gardens surrounding the
house are home to wrens, native parrots, green
frogs, bandicoots, and other wildlife.
Work began on the garden eight years ago. Back
then, the biggest challenge was the soil, which
had extremely high clay content. To remedy the
situation and make the soil ready for planting, lots
of top soil and Glebe Gold compost, Tasmanias
premier 100 per cent organic compost, was added.
This had the desired effect, leading to amazing
growth in all the plants.
While the garden is maturing beautifully, it
remains a work in progress and a labour of love
for Kathryn Lee.
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DESIGNER LANDSCAPES
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Bushland beauty
Making the most of its bushland setting, this garden has
a lot of charm and a real sense of place
FOR LANDSCAPE DESIGNER ROSS WILLIAMS,
nestling a modern split-level house into a rugged
bush block perched at the edge of a mountainous
sandstone gully called for an eclectic approach.
The steeply sloping site required a long all-
weather driveway leading to both the lower garages
and fire trail, as well as the top-entry roundabout
and parking area. To achieve this, Ross sculpted a
sweeping paver-bordered asphalt drive that winds its
way around significant natural features.
Major retaining and earthworks were also
required to create terraced areas around the house
and blend the diving ends of the infinity swimming
pool with the natural surrounds. The use of local
natural resources was paramount. Stone boulders
excavated from the site were used to construct
all the retaining walls, while the timber from an
old dying grey gum was cut and milled locally to
construct the pool decking.
Reinforcing the natural theme, the paving is
of segmental fired clay, laid in a herringbone
pattern around the pool and entertainment area.
The meandering side path continues the theme,
accented by strong mortared header borders. To
the existing native flora, dominated by yellow
bloodwood and grey gums, Ross introduced hardy
natives that include grevilleas, Baeckea, dianella,
and kangaroo paws. Below the deck, frangipani and
bird of paradise, set against a backdrop of climbing
wonga wonga vine, lend a contrasting tropical feel.
In gardens nearer the house, flowering cherry,
paklan, and red cedar were planted as small
canopy trees, accompanied by camellias, gardenias,
Brunfelsia and lavenders.
Drainage works concentrated on deflecting or
capturing flow from uphill and redirecting it into
underground storage reservoirs. Irrigation was
solely to the garden areas and was delivered by
adjustable dripper to each plant.
During the planting of the gardens, a peacock
emerged from the bush much to the astonishment
of all. It later disappeared, re-appearing a year
after the owners moved in. It now lives on the
property, mingling with the family during the day
and sleeping in the highest yellow bloodwood
tree at night.
Project details
Landscape design and construction by Ross Williams Landscaping 53 Pitt Town Road, Kenthurst, NSW 2156 Phone (02)
9654 1000 Mobile 0418 480 923 Email rwland@bigpond.com Website www.rwl.com.au Photography by Diane Norris
DESIGNER LANDSCAPES
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Project details
Pool renovation, landscape design, and construction by Good Manors Pools + Gardens 32 Halloran Street, Lilyfield, NSW 2040
Phone (02) 9818 3377 Fax (02) 9818 4666 Email gardens@goodmanors.com.au Website www.goodmanors.com.au
HAVING ENDURED AN OVERGROWN AND UNUSED
rear garden for far too long, the owners of this
Sydney property decided it was time to create an
outdoor living area the whole family could use. The
new space needed to accommodate teenagers
lounging around the swimming pool as well as
provide quiet spots where the parents could relax.
Landscape designer Julian Bombardiere, from Good
Manors Pools + Gardens, came up with the idea to
renovate the pool to the current shape and create a
more accessible, usable garden.
The old pool, which was approximately nine
metres long and had swimouts at each end and
a separate spa to one side, dominated the space
and made access to the raised lawn area difficult,
explains Julian. To achieve a better flow, the access
steps to the raised lawn level needed to be directly
connected to the main entertaining area of the
garden. This was achieved by filling in the existing
spa and shortening one end of the pool.
Travertine tiles were used for the paving around
the pool and for the outdoor entertaining area; the
pale colour of the stone complements the bold blue
ceramic tiles used to revitalise the pool interior.
And to ensure the pool is easy to maintain, Good
Manors installed a MagnaPool filtration system.
The outdoor lounge and movable ottomans,
constructed from plantation-grown spotted gum
hardwood, are the key to creating a space that can
be used for poolside lounging or outdoor dining
and entertaining, explains Julian. Then there is
the curved daybed at the top of the garden which
catches the late afternoon sun and is the perfect
spot to have a nap or read a book.
To provide lush green backdrops and screening,
Julian chose Elaeocarpus eumundii, Waterhousia
floribunda, Syzygium Cascade and Elaeagnus
macropyhlla. For layering and texture he used
Philodendron Xanadu, Ctenanthe setosa, Elettaria
cardamomum, and Alpinia zerumbet in the shaded
areas and Hymenocallis caribaea, Alternanthera
dentate, Beschomeria yuccoides, and Senecio
serpens in the sunny spots. Sculptural elements
were created by using Alcantarea imperialis.
For added interest there is a blade sandstone
ballast wall, which was hand-shaped on site, and a
laser-cut steel screen, which turns a plain house wall
at the entrance to the garden into a focal point.
DESIGNER POOLS
A family affair
This once unusable Sydney garden is now a practical
family-oriented outdoor space
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DESIGNER POOLS
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Formal flair
From the classic cabana to the formal pool, this is a
space for elegant entertaining
DESIGNER POOLS
A SWIMMING POOL, AN ENTERTAINING
pavilion, and beautifully landscaped surrounds
what more could the owners of this Brisbane
property ask for? Working to a design by Sydney
landscape architect John Storch of A Total Concept,
Beau Homes & Swimming Pools built the formal
concrete pool and the stylish pavilion.
While the owners gave the landscape architect
free rein, they did have a few requirements. They
wanted a space their teenage sons could enjoy
and they wanted an elegant outdoor living space in
which the manicured lawns would be seamlessly
integrated with a formal pool and pool cabana. The
cabana was to be completely self-contained with a
well appointed luxury kitchen, guest quarters with
ensuite and a fully equipped gymnasium. Space
was also to be found for a wood-fired pizza oven
and barbecue area.
As the main residence sits opposite the
entertaining pavilion, its design needed to
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DESIGNER POOLS
Project details
Pool and cabana construction by Beau Homes & Swimming Pools Unit 2/71 Township Drive, West Burleigh, Qld 4219
Phone (07) 5520 4711 Mobile 0438 585 392 Email beaupools@bigpond.com Website www.beaucorp.net.au
Photography by Glenn Weiss
complement the stately home, and it was
important that the pool, while being a focal point
of the landscape, worked in harmony with the
built structures and the tranquil gardens rather
than dominating them.
The pool, with its clean straight lines and
symmetrical appearance has a formal look that
complements the residence. Because of the
simplicity of the design, it has a timeless quality
that will withstand changing pool design trends.
The pool cabana, which overlooks the manicured
lawns, provides a sophisticated space in which
to relax, cook, and entertain. To one side is an
open-air dining area with a wood-fired oven and
barbecue. Surrounding the pool is frameless glass
fencing, allowing a clear view from wherever you
are in the garden.
The paving is large-format Crema limestone
Antique tiles in classic cream tones. Slip-resistant and
cool underfoot, the tiles have natural colour variations
which serve to hide marks. Complementing the
limestone paving is the Tiger Skin granite cladding
used on the cabana and planter boxes.
Beau Homes & Swimming Pools also planted a
selection of native species to add interest and depth
to the landscape, as well as installing rainwater
tanks to provide water for topping up the pool.
Beau Homes & Swimming Pools is highly skilled
in creating quality stylish outdoor living spaces. By
combining its building and swimming pool arms
together, it has the ability to handle any project
from design to completion.
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A SLOPING GARDEN CAN LEAD TO AWKWARD,
underutilised space. It can also make the
installation of a pool a more challenging
proposition. Realising they needed expert help
to achieve their dream of having a lap pool
in an unused corner of their sloping backyard,
the owners of this Brisbane property turned to
Queensland Family Pools.
To give the owners the pool they desired, the
company first had to cut the block, build retaining
walls, and ensure all the walls had adequate
drainage always a concern on sloping sites.
Once the structural matters were dealt with,
creating a pool with maximum visual appeal was
the next priority. The focal point of the design is a
stackstone feature wall boasting three sheer-descent
water blades. This complements the 400mm x
400mm square-edge Himalayan quartz pool coping
and the 400mm x 400mm Himalayan quartz used
to pave the poolside areas. This includes a raised
terrace overlooking the pool, an ideal area for
relaxing under the shade of a palm tree.
The natural stone coping and paving is the
perfect complement to the 300mm glass tiles used
for the waterline around the perimeter of the pool
and as a highlight strip on the step edges. It also
works beautifully with the Pacific Glass pebble
pool interior, supplied by The Blue Glass Pebble
Company, which contributes to the resort feel.
Queensland Family Pools, which installs first-class
pools throughout Brisbane, was established 23
years ago by owner and director Chris Nicholls. The
companys philosophy is to build the best pool the
customer can afford, using the best possible materials
and equipment as well as the latest technology.
Through every step in the process, from the
quote to the design and installation, Queensland
Family Pools ensures the client is kept well
informed. This includes a booklet itemising all
the relevant information so the client knows
what to expect and what is involved at each
stage. In this way, the company is able to give
the client a pool that perfectly fits their site and
their lifestyle requirements.
Intelligent design and expert construction create a
Brisbane familys dream pool
DESIGNER POOLS
Dream come true
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DESIGNER POOLS
Project details
Pool design and construction by Queensland Family Pools PO Box 2213, Tingalpa, Qld 4173 Phone (07) 3216 5004
Fax (07) 3216 5005 Mobile 0401 695 333 Email sales@queenslandfamilypools.com.au
Website www.queenslandfamilypools.com.au Photography by Glenn Weiss
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Alfresco Living
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ONE OF THE MOST WONDERFUL THINGS ABOUT
living in a country with such a blessed climate is
that we can use our outdoor spaces comfortably for
a good part of the year. And if you have a covered,
weather-proof outdoor space you can, in fact, enjoy
being outside all year round.
Outdoor rooms have become truly sophisticated
and these days mirror all the luxury, convenience,
and technology of the inside of your home. Home
entertainment technology is an integral part
of this and makes being outside all the more
appealing. Whether its enjoying some favourite
tunes with friends through a great speaker
system, watching a footy game with mates, or
enjoying a family movie with the kids, outdoor
entertainment is a fabulous investment.
Made for entertaining
Outdoor televisions are definitely becoming
increasingly popular as more and more people
realise how much use you can get out of them
while entertaining outside, says Ivan Westbrook
from Intelligent Installations. Although installing
outdoor televisions only makes up about three per
cent of his business, Westbrook says at least 50 per
cent of the sound systems he installs have outdoor
zones added on to them.
The most important thing to remember when
it comes to outdoor entertainment installations is
that the conditions arent as controlled as interiors;
wind, rain, dust, humidity, and moisture are all
factors that need to be taken into account. For
these reasons, Westbrook says that its essential to
get products purposely designed for the outdoors
and to have them properly installed by an
experienced audio-visual specialist.
Stars of the screen
Save yourself a lot of hassle (and money) in the
long term by buying a purpose-built flat-panel
television. These have been specifically designed
for outdoor use, are weatherproof, and can even be
hosed down to clean them, says Westbrook. They
also have a higher brightness and contrast which
means the screen can be viewed even when its
very glary or sunny. Put simply, a standard indoor
television isnt suitable for outdoor installation.
Apart from the fact that you would struggle to see
the picture on a normal LCD, the warranty of the unit
would be void (they are not designed for outdoor
Take it outside
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Designed for indoor or outdoor use, the Vita R1
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use) and the unit will be affected by dust, moisture,
and even bugs (think nesting ant colonies). This will
lead to a defective television and the expense of a
replacement. Westbrook says they are surprisingly
affordable. An entry-level 42-inch outdoor television
is around $3000 so its not much more expensive
than a standard television, he explains.
Two main options
The two main options when it comes to outdoor
television viewing are flat-screen units or a screen
with a projection system. Projection systems
are fantastic due to their sheer size and make
watching sports games and movies an exciting
experience. Its really down to personal preference,
space, and budget.
Westbrook says your outdoor television can be
mounted on a wall, in-set to the wall, or attached
to a planter with a lift that enables it to be dropped
down from the roof then elevated back up. The
mountings need to be sturdy, wind rated, and
weatherproof. They should also be preferably
lockable to deter thieves.
Wired for sound
As is the case with outdoor televisions, its essential
to choose speakers specifically manufactured for
outdoor use; they need to be weather-resistant
and able to stand up to harsh climatic conditions.
Westbrook says there are four major options when
it comes to speakers: wall-mounted, in-ceiling,
rock-style ones placed in the garden (that look like
actual rocks!), or landscape speakers (which look
like outdoor light fittings). Sophisticated systems
can be created with separate zones so that those
lounging in the pool can listen to different music to
the people sitting around the barbecue area.
Remember that the outdoors presents a
unique listening environment. Inside, walls
reinforce low-frequency response and reflect
and contain sound. Outside, however, its wide
open so sound escapes plus theres lots of
background noise such as traffic, barking dogs,
wind, neighbours, and insects.
Sound systems
Mount speakers up high to get the most
sound projection. This will allow you to hear
sound at a greater distance.
When mounting speakers, tilt them slightly
downwards so precipitation can drain out.
Although outdoor speakers are durable
and weatherproof, most manufacturers still
recommend placing or mounting them in
a protected location under cover (such as
eaves) for best results and a long life.
Place your speakers near a wall or other solid
surface to improve bass output.
If you find you dont have good enough
sound coverage, its better to add more
speakers than more volume.
In this chic pavilion designed by
Christian Jenkins, a cinema is part of the
alfresco entertaining package.
This television is oriented so anyone
relaxing in or by the pool can enjoy it.
Photo courtesy of Liquifi.
Location, location, location
The positioning of the actual speakers and how
many you install is key to achieving quality
sound. Placement is really important. Speakers
should be evenly placed where youre entertaining
to get a good coverage of sound, Westbrook says.
He adds that speakers shouldnt be too close or
too far apart, and its better to have more speakers
than a few that are turned up too loud in order to
get enough sound.
Although outdoor speakers are designed and
built to be long-lasting and weatherproof, you will
find that most manufacturers recommend you place
or mount them in a protected location to ensure
optimum results and ultimate durability. Another
good tip is to place speakers near a solid surface,
such as a wall, to improve bass output.
Taking complete control
Westbrook says there are a number of devices
now that enable you to control your audio-visual
system remotely such as iPads, smart phones,
or a universal remote control. Outdoor systems are
often completely separate zones with their own
volume controls and sourcing, which means that
the adults can be listening to music outdoors while
the kids watch a DVD inside, he explains.
Proper installation is really important and wires
will need to be run through the ceiling and walls.
Because youre dealing with electricity, it really
is important to call in a professional audio-visual
installation company to do the installation.
Outdoor televisions
Aim to mount the television in a shaded
location. This improves visibility and reduces
glare, which can be very uncomfortable over
a long period. If a permanent position in
the shade isnt available, consider a swivel
mount so the television can be turned away
from the sun when required. Mounts should
be lockable to deter theft and the mount
should be wind-rated.
Your television should have an ingress
protection rating (IP rating) of at least IP56
to make it suitable for outdoor use. For the
Australian climate, televisions should have
adequate cooling and you might want to
consider purchasing a television with a lighter-
coloured frame so it doesnt absorb the heat.
Sound is important outdoors as you will be
competing with a variety of outdoor noises
(kids playing in the pool, guests chatting) in
wide spaces. Consider integrated speakers,
or perhaps go for a camouflage appearance
and choose speakers designed to look like
rocks. Before buying, seek expert advice.
Consider connecting wirelessly to your Foxtel
or media centre indoors. This will mean no
messy cabling and no need for a second
box outside. Wireless kits are now very
cost-effective and can be found in many
electronics and electrical stores.
A television is becoming a must-have in an
outdoor room. Photo courtesy of Justine Carlile
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ITS BEEN A GROWING TREND FOR A NUMBER OF
years and has now reached a point where almost
every new house that has more than a few square
metres of backyard will have an outdoor kitchen
incorporated into the plans. And its not just new
developments that are incorporating the outdoor
kitchen; across the country, old homes are getting
a revamp through the addition of the ultimate
entertaining space. In fact, many new companies
have emerged that are devoted exclusively to the
design and installation of outdoor kitchens, and
established kitchen companies have branched out
to include this concept as part of their service.
A lifestyle trend
Considering how much Australians love the
outdoors and barbecuing it wont come as a
great surprise that the outdoor kitchen is one of
the fastest growing lifestyle trends. The beauty of
having one is that it centralises every aspect of
entertaining: the cooking, eating, and fun is all had
in the one space outside.
Gone are the days of hosts having to traipse in
and out of the house carrying food, plates, cutlery
and so on. With an outdoor kitchen, everything is
in the one space. And best of all, cooking smells
stay outside!
Extended outdoor living
In addition to making barbecuing and eating
outdoors easier, the main benefit of the outdoor
kitchen is that it effectively adds another room on to
the house. Because it is necessary to have the area
completely covered and weatherproof (to protect
equipment and appliances), this outdoor room can
be used year-round. With a few simple additions
such as heating (think strip heaters in the ceiling,
a built-in fireplace, or just a patio heater) and fans
Ultimate entertainer
If you want to entertain year-round and be the host with
the most, you need an outdoor kitchen
Words: Sunny de Bruyn
Barbecue
Microwave
Extractor fan
Oven
Rotisserie
Pizza oven
Wok burner
Teppanyaki plate
Sink
Freezer
Ice maker
Beer trough
Wine fridge
Dishwasher
Your options
An outdoor kitchen complete with
sink, storage, and ample bench space.
Photo courtesy of Alfresco Living.
A beautifully finished poolside cabana
features seating and a kitchen. Photo
courtesy of Brighton Pools.
OUTDOOR KITCHENS
(ceiling fans or free-standing), the area can truly be
used throughout the year, regardless of the weather.
Backyard master chef
Undoubtedly these fabulous outdoor cooking spaces
are getting more and more sophisticated to the
point where they virtually mimic all that an indoor
kitchen has however a simple, smaller version
can be just as effective. Two major factors that will
define what you can have are the amount of space
available and of course budget. If space and budget
are limited, a built-in barbecue with a bit of bench
space either side, a cupboard, or a few drawers and
perhaps a bar fridge are all that is needed.
However, if available space and budget are no
barrier, then it can get exciting. In essence, anything
you want in an indoor kitchen can be achieved
outdoors gas burners and grill plates, sinks and
a dishwasher, an ice machine, fridges, an extractor
fan the list goes on.
Planning and design
To get started, the budget is your most important
tool. Determine exactly how much you have to
spend and dont forget to allow for labour costs if
you get a professional company to install it, as well
as the cost of all the appliances (dishwasher etc)
and hardware (such as wood, plumbing supplies,
sink, lighting, and drawer handles). Its always
worthwhile leaving a little extra as a buffer as there
are bound to be a few hidden costs here and there
or things youll need that you werent aware of.
Once youve determined your budget, stick to it
its easy to get carried away. To avoid having a half-
fabulous, half-finished kitchen, stick to your plan.
Do your research
Take time to look at showrooms and to browse
through magazines and brochures to get an idea
of the style you like and the elements you want to
have. Make a wish list of everything youd ideally
like, then work out what you can afford and what
can fit in the allocated space. Think about how
Space out
Where will your guests be seated and where
will they eat? Bench space is an important
design consideration, particularly if you plan
for your guests to sit around the bench to eat.
The layout of your outdoor kitchen should
provide for room to eat, whether its a space
for a dining table or simply bar stools set
around the outside of the benches.
If space is limited, a galley-style kitchen is
ideal or an L-shaped bench design. Larger
areas are great for U-shaped layouts and can
incorporate an island bench with cupboard
space underneath.
Laminex Alfresco Compact Laminate
is weather-resistant so its ideal for
outdoor kitchens and barbecue areas.
This Justine Carlile-designed kitchen
and dining area is perfectly placed for
an easy indoor-outdoor flow.
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you entertain and the type of food you like to eat.
Would you get use out of a rotisserie, a pizza oven,
a wok burner, or a teppanyaki plate? Do you like
to cook seafood on a barbecue plate or is grilling
steaks on a flame more your thing? Would you like
to be able to roast meats as well?
Also think about whether youd like gas burners
so you can cook side dishes such as vegetables. If
you want it to be a truly comprehensive space, you
may also want to consider having an oven and a
microwave in the area.
Room to move
Once you know what youve got to work with in
terms of finances, measure the available space in
your backyard. If space is minimal, you wont be able
to have the whole kit and caboodle, but that doesnt
mean you cant have a fabulous outdoor kitchen.
Essentially, the more space you have, the fancier it can
get, but you dont need a lot of room to do it well.
Its important to think very carefully about how
much room you want the outdoor kitchen to take
up; if space is limited in your yard youll need to
exercise restraint or therell be no room to sit and
relax or do anything else. Youll need to find the
right balance between a kitchen that will meet your
needs and retaining enough space for entertaining.
When youre doing your measurements and
planning, dont forget to allow enough room for
outdoor furniture such as lounges and a dining table
so you have somewhere to sit and eat.
Head for cover
Remember that your outdoor kitchen needs to be
completely covered and weatherproof. This can mean
positioning it under an existing permanent roof (such
as a verandah), having a roofing extension built, or
even erecting a pergola-type structure. If building a
pergola, it will need a solid roof. Another option is
a retractable sail or awning that can be pulled back
during fine weather and extended when its rainy or
when the outdoor kitchen isnt being used.
Side protection is also important, so if your
outdoor room doesnt have solid walls to protect
the kitchen, you can always plant a dense hedge or
erect a screen to keep wind and rain from entering
at the sides.
Planning tips
You will need a qualified plumber and
electrician for all connections to your outdoor
kitchen. When it comes to gas youll also
need to identify which gas supply you
will be using so that you can purchase
appliances accordingly.
When choosing the site for your outdoor
kitchen, the distance from the inside kitchen
is something that needs to be considered
and will determine whether you need to
incorporate extra storage, refrigeration, or
washing-up facilities.
An outdoor pavilion contains a kitchen
and a dining area. Photo courtesy of
Justine Carlile Landscape Design.
A wood-fired oven is a key element of
this outdoor kitchen. Photo courtesy
of Justine Carlile Landscape Design.
OUTDOOR KITCHENS
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FROM SUCCULENT ROASTS TO CRUSTY BREADS,
a wood-fired oven is the piece de resistance of
cooking outdoors. No matter what you dish up,
wood-fired cooking creates a scrumptious infusion
of tantalising flavours that will have your family and
friends lining up for seconds.
Wood-fired ovens are the ultimate in home
entertaining for many reasons. Everyone, even
kids, can be involved in the process, sharing dishes
and sampling each others creations, says Jon Flynn
from Wildcat Industries. And with some modern
wood-fired ovens you can stoke up your oven and
be ready to cook within 30 minutes.
Cornucopia of styles
These days you can choose from a virtual plethora
of styles and finishes. Ovens can be constructed
from clay, fire bricks, or a range of sophisticated,
refractory, and insulating materials that create a
thermal blanket that traps and retains heat. Finishes
can include rendered, brick, or stylish contemporary
stainless styles or if you use a DIY kit such as
the Polito Wood Fire Oven Kit, you can customise
your finish.
For contemporary outdoor kitchens, stainless-
steel arches and trims result in a more modern
sleek wood-fired oven which complements the
stainless-steel alfresco kitchens and barbecues
that are becoming increasingly popular.
A variety of options
You can also partially build your own wood-
fired oven and purchase selected prefabricated
components such as doors and stands, or you can
make it a complete DIY project. Some come with
doors, removable doors, or without although
choosing an oven with a door allows you a greater
range of cooking options.
Portability is another factor to consider, especially
if youre thinking about moving house in the future,
says Jon. Sell the house and what do people miss?
Their wood-fired oven, he says. With a portable
option you take it with you if you move, and move
it about if you rearrange your outdoor entertaining
areas. You can also move it closer to the table to
radiate the heat after youve cooked a meal.
Essential accessories
Must-have accessories for your wood-fired oven
include three simple tools that create the essential
starter kit: a long-handled pizza peel, a pizza paddle
(both of which are used for moving your pizza or
baking dish around inside the oven), and a steel or
copper brush for sweeping the ash and embers.
Smokin hot!
If you have an outdoor cooking area, a wood-fired oven is
a fun and versatile addition when entertaining
Words: Carrol Baker
Before you purchase your wood-fired oven, youll
also need to decide where youd like to position it.
You can have your wood-fired oven on an outdoor
patio, deck area, or even tucked into a compact
balcony. If you have limited space, you can still
enjoy the wood-fired experience with a custom-
built or compact model.
How they work
Wood-fired ovens use radiant heat; the fire heats
the refractory dome and base inside the oven. With
the oven door open, the radiant heat allows you to
cook sizzling pizzas and crispy focaccias. With some
ovens, if you want to grill meat all you do is simply
pop in a wire rack.
Mastering the art of wood-fired oven cooking just
takes practice. Experiment thats half the fun of
it, says Jon. You need to get to know your oven
and temperatures. Before long, youll be creating
some fantastic dishes.
Dont forget that in some countries, wood-fired
cooking is still the only method used, so experiment
a little and soon youll be a master chef.
WOOD-FIRED COOKING
The wood-fired Fornetto
pizza oven from
Bunnings has a large
cooking window.
Wood-fired ovens are becoming a
must-have inclusion. Photo courtesy
of Australian Outdoor Kitchens. Freestanding and
brick-insulated, the
Garden Oven is as
sturdy as it is stylish.
If youre cooking pizzas
youll need a pizza cutter such
as this one from Wiltshire.
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19 Norwich Ave, Thomastown VIC 3074
T 03 9460 6808 E sales@politowoodreovens.com.au
www.politowoodreovens.com.au
Today the wood re oven is the most appreciated method of cooking.
It is used in restaurants, cafs, bakeries, hotels, wineries and most of
all, at home in backyards, to make pizzas, bread and dishes. There
is no cooking appliance that would give more pleasure to one who
appreciates cooking more than a wood re oven.
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SPECIALISING IN BENCHTOPS, DOORS, PANELS,
alfresco surfaces and more, Laminex offers in
excess of 200 decors providing inspiring surface
solutions that help create indoor and outdoor
spaces you can truly call your own.The latest
innovation is Laminex Alfresco Compact Laminate
the revolution outdoor living has been waiting for.
Made from durable Compact Laminate specifically
designed for exterior areas, its outstanding
resilience and sophisticated style open up even
more outdoor design possibilities.
Whether its a domestic or commercial application,
the superior moisture-, wear-, and weather-resistance
of Laminex Alfresco Compact Laminate makes it
ideal for a myriad of non-structural outdoor solutions
such as alfresco kitchens, barbecue areas, outdoor
furniture, table tops, and cabinetry, as well as
decorative panelling and screening.
Another benefit is its distinctive black core,
which eliminates the need for an edge treatment
as it serves as a striking design feature. With nine
contemporary decors to choose from, including
woodgrains and solids, the range is available in
3050mm x 1300mm sheets and two thicknesses.
The 13mm product is suited to horizontal and
vertical applications, such as benchtops and
decorative screens. The 6mm thickness is ideal as a
stylish framed door insert.
A true exterior surface solution, Laminex Alfresco
Compact Laminate is the low-maintenance
alternative to wood and other outdoor products
as no lacquering or protectants are required for
Alfresco revolution
An innovative exterior surface solution that looks good
and lasts the distance
OUTDOOR KITCHENS
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GARDEN DCOR
For more information
The Laminex Group Phone 132 136 or 1800 002 204
(to request a sample) Website www.laminex.com.au
OUTDOOR KITCHENS
upkeep. And with its seven-year limited warranty,
Laminex Alfresco Compact Laminate will inspire you
to enjoy the great outdoors even more.
In addition to its recently released Alfresco
Compact Laminate, Laminex offers a wide array of
innovative kitchen, bathroom, and interior solutions
available in an evolving range of styles, tones, and
textures. With Laminex laminates you have the
peace of mind that comes with having a surface
solution that is practical without compromising
on style. You can be assured of a solution that
represents the very latest in international design
trends, as the contemporary exterior products
showcased here prove.
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OUTDOOR KITCHENS
Fresco Frames Phone (03) 9855 2855 Email
frescoframes@me.com Website www.frescoframes.com.au
WHETHER YOU DREAM OF A CUSTOM OUTDOOR
kitchen with all the bells and whistles or just want a
functional barbecue for your patio, Fresco Frames is
the only name you need to know.
Fresco Frames outdoor kitchen systems can
be designed and built to suit any individual taste
and budget. The companys flexible international
award-winning systems allow for every provision
you would expect in an outdoor kitchen, and more.
Modules come in 600mm, 700mm, and 900mm
depths in Fresco Frames conventional counter-top
range, or you can select from the convenient bar-
top-series modules for true resort-style entertaining.
Any brand of built-in domestic barbecue,
including the Electrolux integrated series, can be
incorporated into Fresco Frames outdoor kitchen
system, together with a wide range of appliances
such as side wok burners, bar and wine fridges,
ice-makers, under-counter freezers, dishwashers,
or beer tap systems. And for those who are
looking for a bit of extra luxury, you can have a
fully motorised weather-proof 42-inch flat-screen
TV, top-quality audio, and LED lighting system with
your outdoor kitchen.
Fresco Frames cabinets and its modular framing
system is made in Australia using BHP steel and
high-quality soft-close Hafele drawer and door
hardware, giving you peace of mind that your
alfresco kitchen will last a lifetime. You also have
a wide choice of door and drawer finishes and
colours, plus a host of outdoor-rated benchtop
solutions (solid surface, quartz stone, granites, or
stainless steel) to dress your dream outdoor kitchen.
If you live in Melbourne, you can make an
appointment to visit the company showroom or
you can find more information on its website.
For interstate customers, Fresco Frames modular
outdoor kitchen framing system can be shipped
Australia-wide. Complete DIY kits are also
available for landscapers and builders. Simply
email your plans to Fresco Frames or call to
discuss your individual needs.
Modular solutions
The worlds most advanced and versatile outdooor
kitchen building system is now here
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WOOD-FIRED OVENS
DESIGNED WITH THE BACKYARD CHEF IN MIND,
the Wildcat 6000 is more than just a great pizza
oven; it is also portable, highly efficient, easy to
light, clean burning, and economical. In just 30
minutes the oven is heated and ready to cook
a gourmet pizza, a roast dinner, fresh bread, or
smoked fish the possibilities are endless with a
Wildcat 6000 wood-fired oven.
Pizza bases are browned to perfection thanks
to the unique design of the firebox, which ensures
even distribution of heat regardless of how you
load the fire. Whats more, every Wildcat wood-
fired oven is supplied complete and ready to use
no assembly is necessary other than fitting the
provided flue pipes and cowl, and this only takes a
couple of minutes.
Designed for easy use, the Wildcat 6000 also
features an adjustable dual-action smoker so you
can control the amount of smoke inside the oven.
This unique dual-slide control can be easily slid
open or closed while your food is cooking, allowing
you to adjust the flavour.
If you and your guests enjoy the ambience a wood
fire creates and youre looking for a stylish way to
warm an outdoor entertaining area, the Outdoor
Entertainer 1000 open wood fireplace from Wildcat is
Wildcat Industries (Aust) P/L 439 Hammond Road, Dandenong, Vic 3175 Phone (03) 9706 5544 Email sales@wildcatindustries.com.au Website www.mypizzaoven.com.au
Get fired up
A wood-fired oven and an
open wood fireplace the
perfect entertaining combo
the ideal solution. Modern in design and boasting a
large viewing window, the Outdoor Entertainer 1000
has a three-speed fan and a removable baffle plate,
fire grate, and ash pan for easy cleaning.
Of solid steel construction, the Outdoor
Entertainer 1000 is made in the Wildcat workshop
in Dandenong, Victoria, as is the Wildcat 6000
wood-fired oven. Whether you choose the metallic
black or stainless-steel finish, the Wildcat 6000 is
the perfect complement to the wood fireplace.
What better way to enjoy your outdoor room year-
round than with a Wildcat 6000 wood-fired oven
and the fan-forced Outdoor Entertainer 1000. Your
guests will never want to leave.
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www.mypizzaoven.com.au
Cnr. 439 Hammond Rd & Quality Drv
Dandenong South Vic 3175
Ph: 03 9706 5544 Fax: 03 9706 5999
E: sales@wildcatindustries.com.au
Outdoor Entertainer 1000
With your outdoor entertainment area heated throughout
the cooler months you can enjoy it all year long! This
open wood replace has a 3-speed fan and boasts a
1-metre-wide re viewing area with a modern sleek
fascia. The removable bafe plate, re grate & ashpan
are simple and easy to clean. Sit back and bask in
the warmth of your outdoor room. A sleek, modern
style to enhance your outdoor entertainment!
Fan forced (3-speed)
Zero clearance
Large wide screen for viewing pleasure
Modern design
5mm steel construction
Removable bafe plate, grate & ashpan
Wood Fired Pizza Ovens
Entertain family and friends with delicious gourmet
style pizza, roasts, bread, smoked foods and desserts
cooked outdoors in your own Wildcat portable wood
red oven. Rapid heat up means you can be cooking
in only 30 minutes. Based on the proven design of
todays high performance wood heaters, every Wildcat
Outdoor Oven is highly efcient, easy to light,
clean burning, economical and Australian made!
Insulated rebox - Long consistent heat cooking
Cool to touch handles
Rapid heat up
Optional trolley
Modern design
Large cooking area
With your outdoor entertainment area heated throughout
the cooler months you can enjoy it all year long! This
open wood replace has a 3-speed fan and boasts a
1-metre-wide re viewing area with a modern sleek
fascia. The removable bafe plate, re grate & ashpan
are simple and easy to clean. Sit back and bask in
the warmth of your outdoor room. A sleek, modern
style to enhance your outdoor entertainment!
Fan forced (3-speed)
Zero clearance
Large wide screen for viewing pleasure
Modern design
5mm steel construction
Removable bafe plate, grate & ashpan
Designed & Manufactured in Australia.
Ring for your nearest dealer!
6000 Series
5000 Series
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EXTRAORDINARY RESULTS CAN BE ACHIEVED
with the right exterior lighting when all those
involved in a project are invested in its detail. This
rural retreat on Victorias Mornington Peninsula
was a true collaboration.
Blair Thomson from Gardens at Night, in
conjunction with architect Ron Unger, determined
switching patterns to set scenes in the landscape and
select fittings to be used on the house. Australian
hand-made stainless-steel fittings were chosen to
complement the modern weatherboard home.
The landscape, designed and constructed by
Leaver Landscapes, provided multiple opportunities
for lighting. Energy efficiency and reduced
Setting the scene
Imagination, attention to detail and experience make
for stunning exterior lighting
Gardens At Night Vic 1316 Malvern Road, Malvern, Vic 3144 Phone (03) 9824 4937 Fax (03) 9824 4936 Email vic@gan.com.au Gardens At Night NSW 88 Alexander Street, Crows Nest, NSW
2065 Phone (02) 9439 9155 Fax (02) 9439 9420 Email nsw@gan.com.au Website www.gan.com.au Photography by Jeremy Blode
GARDEN LIGHTING
maintenance were high priorities for the homeowner
so the latest in LED landscape fittings were used.
Different-themed gardens are connected by
meandering paths to entice the viewer to discover
what is around the corner. A maze of Corten
panels and aged wharf timbers are uplit to reveal
their amazing colour and texture. Rusted cast-iron
bollards were sourced to provide path lighting and
sit perfectly in the landscape.
The garden continues to reveal magical water
holes, which are criss-crossed with timber bridges
and boardwalks. These structures provided a great
opportunity for lighting through the use of linear
LEDs, which make them look as if they are floating
above the water. The ability to use the architectural
features in a landscape to disguise light sources
means you can create lighting effects that are
unique to the project.
With forward planning and a collaborative
approach, the exterior lighting of the house and
the landscape lighting have merged seamlessly,
producing a stunning result.
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In the right light,
at the right time,
everything is
extraordinary.
AARON ROSE
www.gan.com.au
melbourne 1316 malvern road . malvern victoria 3144 . 03 9824 4937. vic@gan.com.au
sydney 88 alexander street . crows nest nsw 2065 . 02 9439 9155 . nsw@gan.com.au
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Light the way
Give your garden a whole
new perspective with long-
lasting LED lighting
GARDEN LIGHTING
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GARDEN LIGHTING
EASY TO INSTALL AND EXTREMELY VERSATILE,
the new EYEleds range offers a high-quality, eco-
friendly lighting option for both exterior and interior
applications. The new PowerEYE HP 180-degree-
beam outdoor twin fitting is a powerful, decorative,
and ambient outdoor lighting solution. The side-lit
walkover LED fitting is ideal for installation in gardens,
decking, pavers, or tiles even concrete driveways.
The fitting measures 70mm in diameter and is
recessed 60mm deep into a 50mm hole cut into
your chosen installation material. You dont need
to be an expert to achieve a professional-looking
result, though. Nor are you limited in the range of
materials that these high-grade aluminium fittings
can be used with. EYEleds can be integrated into
tile, natural stone, laminate, hardwood, carpet,
wood panelling, and concrete.
EYEleds PowerEYE HP 180 outdoor twin fitting
operates on 12VDC, consumes as little as 2.6W per
light point, and has an extremely long lifespan of
up to 50,000 hours. It is also a mercury-free option
which makes it the ideal green lighting solution for
homeowners, landscapers, designers, architects, and
builders who are looking for a long-lasting, energy-
efficient way to light an exterior or interior space.
For many, however, easy installation is the main
attraction. The fittings can be safely installed by
do-it-yourself enthusiasts or you can leave it to your
building or landscaping professional. All you need
an electrician to do is install the power supply to
drive the lights.
The new big brother to the outdoor range is the
Outdoor Extreme. These 0.6W in-ground fittings can
be installed into areas subjected to heavy loads
such as shopping centres, public pathways, and
larger commercial landscape projects.
With its stainless-steel malefemale connection
cables, it is truly a plug-and-play system. The
lights also have an IP67 fully potted UV-stable
polycarbonate body, cool-to-the-touch construction,
and the ability to run on a power input of 12V.
For information about the EYEleds product range
and details of your nearest supplier, call or email
the head office or visit the website.
EYEleds Phone (02) 9899 8777 Email australia@lsgc.com.au Website www.eyeleds.com
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OUTDOOR FURNITURE
WICKER FURNITURE IS VERY MUCH ON TREND,
lending outdoor living areas an air of sophistication
that complements modern or more traditional
garden and outdoor room designs. The Wicker
Man, an importer and designer of exclusive outdoor
wicker furniture, is perfectly placed to offer you the
latest looks and delivers Australia-wide.
The Wicker Man hand-picks wicker pieces
from around the world and stocks outdoor sofas,
lounges, day beds, chairs, bars, and dining settings
in a variety of styles. These competitively priced
pieces bring elegance to any space, are extremely
comfortable, and can be used indoors or out,
adding to their versatility.
The Wicker Mans selection of outdoor furniture is
also highly durable, low maintenance, and perfectly
suited to Australian conditions, both summer and
winter. In fact, the furniture is so durable that most
settings come with a five-year warranty.
The secret to the longevity of the furniture
is the use of high-quality synthetic PE rattan
wicker which is colour-fast, UV-resistant, and
waterproof. Unlike natural wicker it wont fade,
break, crack, splinter, or develop mould. Each
item is also hand-woven to the highest standard
of craftsmanship and made with powder-coated,
corrosion-resistant aluminium frames.
New collections are constantly being added to
The Wicker Man range, ensuring you have a broad
array of choice. Two of the latest are the Dijon
and Reims collections of designer outdoor-indoor
furniture, each ideal for creating a luxurious look
and feel that will impress guests.
To sample the diversity of the furniture on offer
at The Wicker Man, simply visit the website. If you
need help designing the layout of your entertaining
area, staff will be happy to provide expert advice
free of charge.
Contemporary outdoor wicker furniture offering durability,
comfort, and style Australia-wide
OUTDOOR FURNITURE
Wicker wisdom
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OUTDOOR FURNITURE
The Wicker Man 7 Tennyson Street, Granville, NSW 2142 Phone (02) 9897 1010 Fax (02) 9897 1414
Email sales@thewickerman.com.au Website www.thewickerman.com.au Photography by Peter Brennan
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YARDWARE HAS REINVENTED ITS OUTDOOR
Design Centre in the inner-Sydney suburb of
Alexandria. Its now even bigger after expanding
into a neighbouring warehouse the combined
display space is more than 2500m, making it a
definite must-see if youre planning to revamp
your outdoor space.
The Outdoor Design Centre showcases Yardwares
expanded outdoor range, which includes 30 different
dining table and chair settings, more than 60 styles
of water features (working and on display), as well
as a wide array of urns, mirrors, statues, candles,
and accessories. Add to this waterproof outdoor
televisions (supplied with a waterproof remote
and anti-theft bracket); one-, two- and three-door
lockable bar fridges (available in silver or black);
glass pool fencing; artificial grass; and artificial plants
designed to keep your pots looking exciting all year
round with zero maintenance.
The range of services has expanded too. Yardware
can provide landscape advice or you can bring in
your drawn-to-scale plans. The company also offers
custom-manufacturing for clients requiring tables and
benchtops of non-standard size.
Design is everything
Everything you need for your outdoor space in one
convenient location
GARDEN DCOR
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GARDEN DCOR GARDEN DCOR
Yardware Outdoor Design Centre 6 ORiordan Street,
Alexandria, NSW 2015 Phone (02) 9310 2666
Website www.yardware.com.au
Yardware is an Australian-owned and family-run
business. It is one of the most recognised names
in the industry thanks to a matchless reputation
earned through the companys commitment to
quality, design, and personalised customer service.
Yardwares extensive collection of garden
furniture and outdoor dcor embraces a wide
range of styles and designs. Whether youre in
search of a few eye-catching items to accentuate
an existing outdoor room or a suite of pieces to
completely transform an alfresco living area, you
want products that will last a lifetime, which is
where Yardware can help.
With a Sydney-based team of artisans working in
tandem with the companys international suppliers,
Yardware remains at the cutting-edge of composite
stone technology and keeps abreast of the latest
ironwork techniques. The result is an ever-increasing
range of classic and contemporary pieces.
Browse the Yardware website or visit the
Outdoor Design Centre where the companys
experienced, knowledgeable staff can help you
create your dream oasis.
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IMAGINE A LIFE-SIZE GIRAFFE POKING ITS HEAD
through the trees at the back of your garden, or a
Galapagos tortoise sunning itself by the pool. How
about a pair of true-to-life zebras to accentuate an
African-themed outdoor area or a peacock strutting
across the lawn?
Under the guiding hand of creative director David
Joffe, Natureworks specialises in the design and
manufacture of life-size animals, as well as an
array of outdoor dcor. Natureworks has more than
2000 moulds, created during the companys 40-year
history of fabricating beautiful nature-based art, and
every carefully crafted, exquisitely detailed piece is
museum quality with a realistic finish.
Natureworks philosophy is to bring the wonders
of nature to its clients in the form of artworks
and themed environments designed to delight,
entertain, or create a certain mood in your outdoor
space. With Natureworks sculpture you can
personalise your garden or highlight a particular
Nature-based artworks
designed to delight and
create a talking point
GARDEN DCOR
True to life
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GARDEN DCOR
Natureworks 732 Mt Glorious Road, Highvale (via Samford), Qld 4520 Phone (07) 3289 7555 Fax (07) 3289 7788 Mobile 0411 547 434 Email info@natureworks.com.au
Website www.natureworks.com.au Photography by Glenn Weiss
area you want to draw attention to and you can
do it instantly, no waiting for plants to grow.
While the Queensland-based company is known
Australia-wide for its animal pieces, it recently
expanded its range to include collections of fantasy
art, prehistoric art, and decor art. The furniture
pieces, such as brightly coloured seats that look like
Smarties, are a lot of fun and will be a talking point
during your next outdoor party.
As the range is so extensive, there is something
to appeal to all tastes and outdoor spaces. You can
choose a piece that reminds you of your childhood,
select an artwork just to add some whimsy or an
element of fun, or opt for a piece or two that will
reinforce your current design theme. The artworks
can either blend into your landscape or be used as
focal or talking points, the choice is yours.
Most pieces are kept in stock and ready for sale,
but if you want something unique, David Joffe can
work with you to create an original piece to suit
your individual needs, whether its a piece for an
outdoor area, or inside your home or business. And
if you want to complement your new piece with
rock work, a waterfall, or a fountain, Natureworks is
the Queensland distributor for Universal Rocks.
To receive a copy of Natureworks full colour
catalogue, email info@natureworks.com.au.
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LASER-CUT OUTDOOR METAL ART ADDS WARMTH
and textural beauty to any exterior space, and if you
are seeking a focal point to enhance an outdoor
design, a beautifully crafted wall plaque, light box,
sculpture, or planter is a stunning addition.
An undeniable leader in the field is the multi-
award-winning studio, Entanglements. All pieces
are designed in its Melbourne studio and the
extensive range includes metal outdoor wall
art, freestanding sculptures, light boxes, seating,
decorative screens, privacy partitions, letter boxes,
screen doors, planter boxes, garden edging,
pergolas, patio heating, and fire pits.
You can choose from off-the-shelf collections
or commission a custom-made piece and the
choice of styles is just as diverse as the range of
products. Design themes range from contemporary,
coastal, and resort living to Moroccan, geometric,
and industrial. And to make the selection and
buying process even easier, Entanglements recently
launched an online store.
Entanglements wall art collection is one of its
most popular. Adding to the ambience, the wall art
is normally back-lit by LED strip lighting to create a
special mood after dark. The decorative screens are
equally in demand and can be used to provide a
tasteful privacy partition or mask an unsightly area.
Committed to innovation, Entanglements regularly
releases new products and one of the latest is a
collection of eye-catching, design-inspired, laser-cut
A cut above
Add a dash of designer flair with exquisitely crafted
laser-cut outdoor metal art
Entanglements 342 Jasper Road, Ormond, Vic 3204 Phone (03) 9576 9600 Fax (03) 9576 9655 Email sales@entanglements.com.au Website www.entanglements.com.au
GARDEN DECOR
screen doors. These can be customised to suit your
size requirement or to complement an existing
decorating theme or colour scheme.
While Entanglements stock range is extensive,
the companys ability to customise pieces is one
of the things that sets it apart. Designs can be
tweaked to suit your needs and Entanglements
regularly works alongside architects and landscape
designers looking for tailor-made solutions. But
customising is not limited to size, installation
design, materials, and colour finishes. If you need a
decoration and style consultation to create a one-off
piece, you can discuss your requirements with the
in-house designer.
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At last... screen doors that look great!
Redene the entry to your home with a custom
made screen door. Whether you are looking for
a door that blends into the streetscape, one to
match your artistic taste or just something
different, Entanglements has a laser cut
screen door to suit every situation.
Choose from our existing range or send us your
image and let one of our experienced designers
help you to create a custom made masterpiece.
We operate Australia wide and can ship around the world.
metal garden art
metal sculptures
metal wall art
privacy screens
water features
re pits
pergolas
letter boxes
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WATER FEATURES
SWonderful (part of Pumpmates Australasia) 426A Parramatta Road, (corner of Charles Street), Petersham, NSW 2049
Phone (02) 9569 7111 Website www.swonderful.com.au
Utterly unique
Creating unique contemporary designs while
drawing on the skills of past generations
INNOVATION, DEDICATION, AND A PASSION FOR
setting a new standard in large ceramics make
SWonderful and its stunning collection of hand-
crafted glazed pots a standout.
We looked at which pots were available around
the world and decided to take a fresh look at how
to make bolder pieces. As a result, SWonderful
was born, says company owner, Terry Wescombe.
Our ceramics are aimed at those with a keen
appreciation for the skills and time it takes to create
such ceramic beauty.
Angeline Goh, who manages the showroom and
works in design, goes the extra step with every
client to ensure they get exactly what they want.
Just email Angeline a photo of the intended location
for your water feature or decorative pot and she will
Photoshop the piece into the setting.
Angeline can also organise delivery and
installation, and arrange to be on site to make sure
all is perfect for you. Or, if you prefer, you can do
your own pick-up and set-up its totally up to
you, adds Terry.
SWonderful recently introduced several new
products, opening up the possibilities for residential
and commercial water features. These include super-
strength in-ground reservoirs that can handle massive
weights (up to 1200kg) and single-unit Biological
Waterfall Filters, which can create your own biological
filter water wall or in-ground waterfall.
SWonderful and its parent company, Pumpmates
Australasia, recently announced an import
agreement with the makers of Rockin Foam,
the worlds most dependable rock and waterfall
foam sealant. Rockin Foam offers a superior,
tighter density of expanding foam to secure rock
placement, it is easy to use, and it comes with its
own application pack. Made with carbon rather
than a dye (which will discolour), the black foam
sealant seamlessly blends with your rock wall and
disappears behind water.
These new products join SWonderfuls extensive
range of submersible pumps and direct-drive
dual-discharge pumps (240V and low voltage), pre-
filters, halogen and LED lights (in and out of water),
made-to-size stainless-steel spillways, GRC (Glass
Reinforced Concrete) reservoirs, and turbo vacs to
clean your pond.
Dare to be unique contact SWonderful today.
Single-unit biological waterfall filter.
This super-strength in-ground reservoir takes up
to 900kg in water feature weight.
This super-strength in-ground reservoir takes up to
1200kg in water feature weight.
Re-usable rock foam sealant.
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426A Parramatta Rd (cnr Charles St), Petersham NSW 2049
Tel: 02 9569 7111 Fax: 02 9569 7444 Web: www.swonderful.com.au
Pumps 240v & Low Voltage Spillways Pre-Filters Lights (in & out of water) Halogen & LED
SWonderful is part of Pumpmates Australasia
426A P tt Rd ( Ch l S
creating unique, stunning contemporary designs...
whilst embracing past generations skills
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OUTDECOS MODULAR SCREENING OFFERS GOOD
looks, longevity, and versatility. These photos of
the 25m courtyard installation in Dani and Dans
backyard on Channel 9s The Block show that
Outdeco screens have a multitude of uses and suit
gardens of myriad styles, shapes, and sizes.
Outdecos screens can be adapted to any
purpose think partitions, arbours, gateways,
fencing, bench boxes, and pillar boxes. Also think
decorative panelling to dress up or mask a dull
garden wall, or screening to conceal a shed, water
tank, or pool equipment.
Made in Australia from compressed hardwood
board and available in six patterns, Outdeco screens
can be easily framed or finished in a number of
different ways. They can also be painted any colour
you like, sealed with decking oil, or left to weather
naturally, so no matter what the style or quality of
your project, therell be a finish and pattern to suit.
Incredibly durable, these cost-effective screens
come with a 10-year warranty so youre assured
they will stand the test of time and remain resistant
to rot and deterioration. One of the best things
about this product is its easy installation: just cut
to size and glue, screw, or nail into position. And
it doesnt matter what part of the design and
construction process youre up to, an Outdeco screen
can be installed at any stage and is a great way to
bring a new look to your garden.
Theres a variety of different patterns in the range
so you can use one as a standalone panel or repeat
the same pattern for a tiled effect. For a modern
ambience at night the screens can be backlit; they
can also be used as a creative shade solution.
Outdeco screens are made from waste materials
so you know youre installing an environmentally
friendly product with a low-carbon footprint
one that is able to withstand Australias harsh
climate conditions. You can buy a ready-to-ship
screen from Outdecos standard range or, if you
are a landscape professional, you can arrange for
custom-designed screening.
Screen stars
Whether for decoration or privacy, these screens will be
the stars of the show
Outdeco PO Box 656, Mt Eliza, Vic 3930 Phone (03) 9770
8111 Fax (03) 9770 8100 Email info@outdeco.com.au
Website www.outdeco.com.au
OUTDOOR SCREENS
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Pool by Majestic Pools & Landscapes
Pool by Majestic Pools & Landscapes
Roofs Decks Gazebos
Display: 3942 Pacic Hwy, Loganholme QLD 4129
Hours: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm, Weekend & Public Holidays 9am - 4pm
Phone: 07 3806 4420 Email: info@ozhatch.com.au BSA: 1132118
www.ozthatch.com.au
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With the summer sun both a friend and an enemy, its important to provide shade and shelter in
your outdoor areas, and a thatch pavilion or gazebo is a cool way to do just that. Not only is
a thatch pavilion an attractive addition to any garden and pool area, the natural thatching is a
proven insulator - so you and your family are safe from the sun in a cool and breezy shelter.
Oz Thatch Roofs & Gazebos will design and install or supply in kit form, so you can take
advantage of their experience and expertise with this attractive and practical natural product.
A well designed thatched shade structure or gazebo will complement both contemporary and
more traditional style homes, and natural thatch looks great with an attractive, decorative internal
appearance. The properties of thatch roong, and its insulating properties provide a space 5-10
degrees cooler than other roong materials.
Live Your Dream
Phone: 1800 THATCH (1800 842824)
Now Incorporating
The Pot Place Loganholme
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Oz Thatch 3942 Pacific Highway, Loganholme, Qld 4129 Freecall 1800 842 824 Fax (07) 3382 6022
Email info@ozthatch.com.au Website www.ozthatch.com.au Photography by Glenn Weiss
OUTDOOR FURNITURE
WITH RESORT-STYLE LIVING VERY MUCH IN
vogue, thatched gazebos and decks have never
been so popular. But its not just the look of thatch
that homeowners find so appealing. Thatch is
natures eco-friendly insulator, keeping you eight to
10 degrees cooler than any other roofing material.
Oz Thatch is a family-owned company recognised
as one of the countrys leading providers of
thatching products and thatched structures. This
market-leading position has been made possible
by the companys commitment to ongoing research
and innovation, as well as its extensive, constantly
expanding product range and competitive prices.
With a reputation for producing quality products
and providing expert advice, Oz Thatch can help you
create your ideal thatched structure, be it a poolside
cabana, a gazebo where you can relax in comfort,
or a Bali-style hut.
For those who like the rustic or tropical look, Oz
Thatch stocks a wide choice of natural thatching
materials, including alang alang (known as Bali
thatch). The company offers African cape reed
thatching or traditional cedar shingle pavilions for
people looking for a neater, cleaner look.
Oz Thatch, which also sells cedar shingle and
synthetic slate shingle roofing and decking, can
help create a customised thatched structure, or
you can look to its popular range of Bali huts and
thatched gazebos. These are all available as DIY kits
or full installation can be arranged.
Oz Thatch is proud to announce its new half-acre
display centre at Loganholme in Queensland. The
centre, which is open seven days a week, stocks
a full range of accessories, enabling homeowners
to completely transform their gardens into resort-
style outdoor areas. The new range includes a wide
selection of pots, statues, water features, bamboo
panels, and Natureed fencing.
Not only does Oz Thatch have extensive
experience in the residential market, it has a long
list of impressive commercial projects under its
belt, ranging from large-scale resort developments
for international clients to high-profile local
projects, including the provision of all the thatched
structures for Sea Worlds new Castaway Bay ride.
Recently the company was awarded the contract
to repair the massive thatched pavilions on
Hayman Island that were devastated by Cyclone
Yasi in early 2011. Oz Thatch was chosen because
of the companys longstanding reputation for
high-quality workmanship and products, excellent
industry reputation, extensive experience, and
reliable service.
To find out more, visit the new Oz Thatch display
centre located on the M1 at Loganholme, or visit
the Oz Thatch website.
Resort lifestyle
If you want to keep your cool and do it in style
thatching is the only way to go
SHADE SOLUTIONS
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SHADE SOLUTIONS
Pool by Majestic Pools & Landscapes.
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IF YOU WANT TO GET THE MAXIMUM USE OF YOUR
alfresco living area, you need an effective form
of climate control and to get the best solution
for your specific requirements, you need specialist
advice. Shadeform Sails specialises in the design,
manufacture, and installation of modern high-
quality shade sails, blinds, and retractable awnings.
For the ultimate in versatility Shadeform offers
the hugely popular Shaderunner retractable
shade system. Drawing on its owners background
in sailmaking for the yachting industry, Shadeform
created a sturdy and stylish system with an
attractive nautical appearance. The Shaderunner
utilises Ronstan ball-bearing sailing pulleys and
Taking control
To get the most from your outdoor spaces, you need
a flexible and stylish shade solution
Shadeform Sails 212 Grange Road, Flinders Park, SA 5025 Phone (08) 8354 2116 Fax (08) 8354 2118 Email enquiries@shadeformsails.com.au Website www.shadeformsails.com.au
SHADE SOLUTIONS
is supported by stainless-steel wires for strength
and longevity and its design ensures
maximum flexibility.
A simple but very effective retractable shade
system perfect for the home outdoor entertaining
area, the Shaderunner allows the user to control
the degree of shade it provides. You have the
choice to fully extend, partly extend, or neatly fold it
away to allow the maximum amount of sunlight to
bathe your outdoor living space.
There is a choice of either a 95 per cent polyester
mesh fabric or fully-waterproof PVC fabric, both
of which offer protection from glare and the suns
harmful rays. The fabrics are also mould- and
mildew-resistant and fire retardant.
Available in a manual or motorised version,
the Shaderunner can fit within or under existing
pergola structures. If starting without support
structures or if you need to span long distances, posts
can be installed specifically to support the system.
The Shadeform team can arrange full installation
of the Shaderunner or they can supply the system
in package form if you want to install it yourself.
Shadeform can also arrange supply or installation
of its other shade products, which include folding
arm awnings, shade sails, side and centre-post
umbrellas, and external blinds.
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SHADERUNNER
retractable sail system

Convenient CIimate ControI on Demand
212 Grange Road, Flinders Park SA 5025
T (08) 8354 2116
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Contemporary Design
Controllable Shade
UV Protection
Manual or Motorised
High Wind Resistance
Large Spans Possible
Neatly folds away
This unique retractable shade system allows you to control the degree of
shade at any one time, and neatly folds away to permit maximum sunlight.
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SHADE SOLUTIONS
NEW TO THE AUSTRALIAN MARKET, C4SUN
automatic shade sail systems are engineered
and manufactured in Germany to to the highest
standards. Functional, flexible, and of timeless
design, they offer home and business owners the
ultimate sun protection solution.
For quality control, every sail system we produce
is adjusted to the exact tension required at our
test site, says Sue Stott of C4sun Australia. The
sail is then put under tension again and checked
for faults to ensure it is perfect before it leaves our
factory already fully-mounted on the shaft. And we
insist on using only first-class materials, the best
production processes, and German motorisation to
ensure that you get many years of enjoyment from
your C4sun shade sail, she adds.
The sophisticated technology for tensioning
the sail and reducing wind pressure is concealed
within the masts, both in the standard and designer
models. The masts house various stainless-steel
cables and routing mechanisms to ensure safe,
maintenance-free operation. Granite balls or
individually designed metal or stone weights are
deployed as counterweights.
C4suns innovative, trademarked system allows the
sail to give when hit by strong gusts of wind and
then automatically revert to its original shape. There
is no fluttering, flapping, or excess strain. And as the
shade sail is rolled out it automatically opens upwards
to create a sturdy, lightly domed surface, which is a
patented C4sun invention. This domed shape ensures
rainwater drains off at the sides and never collects in
pockets, even during heavy or persistent rain.
The shape of the sails complements any
architectural style and, thanks to the flexibility
offered by the different components, you can be
assured of receiving a sun protection system that
suits your individual taste. Offering further flexibility,
the sails can be attached to existing architectural
structures or installed as a freestanding element.
Be fully protected from the sun this summer with a
precision-engineered automatic shade sail
C4sun Australia Pty Ltd 1/3 Gatwick Road, Bayswater, Vic 3153 Phone (03) 9761 6537 Fax (03) 9761 6626 Email sales@c4sun.com.au Website www.c4sun.com.au
Sail away
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C4sun Australia Pty Ltd
Unit 1 / 3 Gatwick Road, Bayswater Victoria 3153
National Phone: 03 9761 6537 E: sales@c4sun.com.au
www.c4sun.com.au
Automated Shade Sails by C4sun
At C4sun, we create distinctive unique products for those who demand
the best and want to stand out from the crowd. Our remote controlled
retractable shade sails are made from waterproof material that is of
the highest quality available to us today.
Call us today to talk about your project and how we can bring
state of the art shading to your project.
Electrically Furling
Wind Resistant
Rainproof
Crease-free
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High Comfort
Beautiful
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THIS WELCOMING NEW POOLSIDE PAVILION
was designed to make the homeowners feel like
they were on holiday in their own garden.
It takes skill and artistry to design an outdoor
structure to evoke this feeling while complementing
an existing home and landscape. The materials,
design and form need to be just right so that the
new structure looks as if it was planned from the
outset and not a recent addition.
Having previously designed the contemporary
additions to this 1880s villa in the prestigious
Adelaide suburb of College Park, Sandy Wilkinson of
Alexander Wilkinson Design was again engaged to
design a pool and pool pavilion to work in harmony
with the organic wave-like design of the recently
completed steel pergola.
The pool pavilion, located away from the house
and at the far end of the pool, seems to reach for
the sky. It is designed around the soaring palm
tree and the shade-giving pepper tree beneath
which it nestles. A copper swale gutter runs from
inside to out and creates a waterfall at the base
of the pepper tree, further tying the structure into
the existing landscape.
Inside, the pavilion has a Japanese feel which
creates the perfect ambience for relaxation,
whether thats a game of pool or a cosy
conversation with friends. The window design,
curved timber ply ceiling, and the Soji screens
add to the Japanese look. The pavilion also offers
a view of the pool, garden and home, creating a
sense of connection.
Alexander Wilkinson Design offers a complete
range of services, including home alterations and
additions, house design, heritage restoration,
residential development as well as planning.
Resort living
A new pool pavilion creates a holiday-at-home
experience for the discerning owners
Alexander Wilkinson Design Violet Bank, Corner Old and New Street, North Adelaide SA 5006 Phone (08) 8267 3192
Mobile 0407 493 192 Email sandy@alexanderwilkinson.com.au Website www.alexanderwilkinson.com.au
OUTDOOR STRUCTURES
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PAVING & WALLING
Ticking the boxes
Quality concrete paving, coping, and walling
combines strength and beauty
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PAVING & WALLING
Customstone SA 1 Bayer Road, Elizabeth South, SA 5112 Phone (08) 8252 9633 Mobile 0408 832 662
Email info@customstonesa.com.au Website www.customstonesa.com.au Photography by Sarah Long
THE MODERN AUSTRALIAN FAMILY SPENDS SO
much time by the pool or in the garden that it
makes sense to choose paving and walling products
that can stand the wear and tear of daily use.
Good looks are, of course, important, but durability,
strength, and ease of maintenance are essential.
Ticking all the right boxes, Customstone SA
produces a high-quality range of contemporary
concrete paving and coping products with
complementary walling. Each product is hard-
wearing; of consistent size, thickness and finish; and
comes in a variety of colours and finishes.
For safety in the garden or around pools, spas,
and water features, the pavers have slip-resistant
surfaces. If you live in a coastal area or have a
saltwater pool, you can take comfort in knowing
the pavers are salt-resistant too.
For design flexibility, Customstone SAs large-format
pavers are available in five sizes (400mm 400mm,
450mm 450mm, 500mm 500mm, 600mm
300mm, and 600mm 600mm). These can be
teamed with the driveway pavers (300mm 300mm
and 400mm 400mm), coping (400mm 400mm,
500mm 500mm, 500mm 350mm with corners
to match), and the mortared walling (500mm
250mm 200mm). Straight pool coping (800mm
400mm) and some radius coping are also available.
By using Customstone SAs large-format pavers, you
can make a small outdoor space appear larger. This is
because of the reduced number of join lines, which
ensures an uncluttered look. Replacing sections of
lawn with easy-care paving can also help reduce your
water use and time spent on garden maintenance.
Whether youre planning a contemporary or
classic outdoor project, there are many colours
and finishes to choose between so you can be
assured of finding a complementary tone and
texture. For paving and coping, various custom
and honed finishes (where the aggregate shows
through) are available. While the exposed
aggregate finishes are particularly popular at
the moment, the smoother finishes are still
in demand. The project shown here features
|Mocha-coloured pavers and coping.
To ensure a fully coordinated look throughout
your outdoor areas, most Customstone SA products,
which are all made to order, are available in a
complete range of colours and finishes.
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NATURAL STONE
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NATURAL STONE
Set in stone
Enjoy the lasting beauty and enduring elegance of
high-quality natural Australian bluestone
IF YOU WANT AN UPMARKET ALTERNATIVE TO
traditional bricks, or an elegant stone for your next
landscaping project, Wistow bluestone is the natural
choice. This richly coloured, ageless Australian stone
is the perfect choice for any outdoor application,
whether its retaining walls, patios, swimming pool
surrounds, driveways, steps, or paving.
A superior natural stone product, genuine Wistow
bluestone is only available from Wistow Bluestone
Quarries, located in Wistow, an outer suburb of
Adelaide. Admired Australia-wide for its unique
beauty and great strength, Wistow bluestone has
been used in countless building and landscaping
projects, both residential and commercial.
Boasting a beautiful blend of colours greys,
blues, golds, and silvers Wistow bluestone
complements many different styles of home or
garden, such as Barrie Griffiths rural property
showcased here. Take Wistow crazy paving as
an example. This is a popular choice for use in
rustic, bushland, or cottage-style gardens. It looks
especially good when used around freeform pools
and for garden paths to give that relaxed, country-
style charm so many people favour.
In fact, Wistow bluestone is a great choice for
use around any style of pool as its not affected by
saltwater or salt chlorination, needs no sealing, is
relatively non-slip, and will not fret or flake.
Wistows bookleaf walling is another popular
product, ideal for landscaping or use in house
construction. Bookleaf walling is just as suited to
contemporary designs as it is to projects of a more
traditional style and each piece is hand-graded to
ensure quality.
Random walling stone, with its rough-faced
texture and highly sought-after rustic appearance,
can also be used in many landscaping and building
applications including retaining and feature walls,
garden edging, steps, columns, and house exteriors.
Wistow can supply stone to all states in Australia
and every stone product is hand-graded and
carefully packed on pallets for delivery. This means
you are always assured of receiving not only
the highest-quality stone, but products that are
delivered in good condition. To learn about product
availability, contact the head office.
Wistow Bluestone Quarries C/- PO Callington SA 5254
Phone (08) 8398 2960 Fax (08) 8398 3077 Email
wsq@chariot.net.au Website www.wistowstone.com.au
Photography by Patrick Redmond
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NATURAL STONE
AS IMPORTER AND DISTRIBUTOR OF A BROAD
range of natural stone products, porcelain tiles,
and mosaics, Marble Plus has just what you need
to add that luxury touch to your outdoor project.
Whether you are after marble, limestone, granite,
travertine, bluestone, or sandstone, Marble Plus
has it in a variety of sizes and finishes, not to
mention an extensive range of wall claddings.
Since opening its doors in 1987, Marble Plus has
developed excellent long-standing relationships with
quarries, factories, and manufacturers across the
globe and has amassed a diverse product range.
This includes its premier Crema Pacific marble line,
available in polished, honed, and antiquated finishes.
As a direct importer and stockist, Marble Plus can
offer very competitive prices and with warehouses
in Sydney and Brisbane capable of holding up to a
quarter of a million square metres of stock, you can
be assured of quick delivery and a product to suit any
style of outdoor living space, classic or contemporary.
Marble Plus can also supply non-standard products
and sizes to fit your specific needs.
The experienced and knowledgeable Marble Plus
sales team is ready to help you find the perfect
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Luxury look
For a touch of timeless
elegance, choose quality
stone at competitive prices
product for your project, be it a small home garden
or a large commercial landscape. They can also
provide advice, from the design stage right through
to completion of any project.
Just pop along to the companys new purpose-
built showroom and warehouse in Sydney or the
Brisbane showroom and warehouse to view the
products first-hand. And if you need technical
support or guidance concerning application,
cleaning, and sealing, just ask.
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NATURAL STONE
AUSTRALIAN SANDSTONE IS THE NATURAL
choice for paving, walling, cladding, and a whole
lot more. If you are looking for premium-quality
Australian sandstone, look to the specialists,
Rockmark Sandstone.
Rockmark specialises only in Australian
sandstone. We are currently extracting blocks
from six different quarries around Australia and
Natural selection
Whether its walling or paving, Australian sandstone is
the natural choice for a quality result
processing the stone in our own factory, which
gives us complete quality control, says Rockmark
Sandstones William Pappalardo.
We are able to offer a variety of colours and
textures and our design team is always looking at
different finishes and cutting techniques so we can
add new products to our range. At present we offer
margins, bush-hammered finishes, rebated and
bevelled edges, 30mm split sandstone cladding,
plus much more.
One of the latest additions to the range is the
Rustic wall cladding series. The stone is thin,
making it easier to manage and therefore cheaper
to install, and it is available in four colours: Sydney,
Bister, Silver Ash, and Ivory. This can be used in
combination with other sandstone products to bring
natural charm to your outdoor living experience.
Our experienced sales team is always on
hand to help you choose the right products
for your needs and provide some basic design
advice. We also have a large network of highly
experienced stonemasons we can refer you to if
you need someone to install your newly purchased
sandstone, says William.
Rockmark Sandstone, which supplies sandstone
to residential and commercial projects throughout
Australia and Asia, is rapidly becoming one of the
worlds largest producers of Australian sandstone
products, he adds.
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NATURAL STONE
Rockmark Sandstone 330A Parramatta Road, Homebush West, NSW 2140 Phone (02) 9746 8335 Fax (02) 9746 7335 Mobile 0425 227 099 Email sales@rockmark.com.au
Website www.rockmark.com.au Photography by Peter Brennan
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Sandstone
with style
Honed white sandstone
its the perfect choice for all
your landscaping needs
NATURAL STONE
SANDSTONE IS ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR
choices for landscaping and home building and
for very good reason. It is a stone that complements
any style of garden or home design and comes in a
wide choice of colours. Wanting a crisp, clean look
for their stunning new seaside property in Sydney,
these owners decided Cinajus Mint White honed
sandstone was the perfect choice.
The honed sandstone has been used extensively
throughout the landscape, from the front path,
stairs, entry, balconies, and patios to the coping
around the swimming pool.
Mint White honed sandstone is a firm favourite
with landscape designers and architects, who prize
its neutral tones and subtle colour variation. It is
also very popular with the landscape contractors
and the tiling trade because of the products
consistent sizing and thickness. Homeowners love it
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GARDEN DCOR NATURAL STONE
because it is non-slip, cool, and soft to walk on, and
requires minimal maintenance.
Cinajus can provide Mint White sandstone cut in
a 600mm x 400mm format, in square edge and
bullnose coping, stair treads, as well as pavers. A
range of finishes is available, including sandblasted
and natural, and if you need to build a garden
feature wall, Mint White sandstone is also available
in rock-faced walling blocks.
For more than 14 years, Cinajus has specialised
in providing beautiful natural stone products for
all classes of residential and commercial projects.
Cinajus has consistently been at the leading edge of
natural stone suppliers due to its dynamic product
range and depth of knowledge in stone selection.
At Cinajus you will find a team dedicated to
offering honest advice on a range of quality
products. Cinajus is based in Sydney, however it
also has extensive experience supplying projects
Australia-wide.
Cinajus Pty Ltd 32 Bryant Street, Padstow, NSW 2211
Phone (02) 9773 5677 Fax (02) 9773 5644
Email info@cinajus.com Website www.cinajus.com
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NATURAL STONE
THE INITIAL BRIEF FROM THE CLIENT WAS VERY
specific: I need something I can use inside and
outside. It must be a natural stone, durable,
hardwearing, non-slip, salt- and chlorine-safe, and
which wont look out of place on a large rural
property. It was clear from the outset the stone
had to be refined enough to be used indoors while
tough enough to be used externally around the
saltwater swimming pool.
The chosen stone was Cinajus Midland Blue
limestone and it exceeded the clients expectations.
More than 1300 square metres was used throughout
this exquisite country estate; this included coping and
paving, paths, entertaining areas, the kitchen, living
areas, bedrooms, and bathrooms.
The owners chose a sawn stone with an acid-wash
finish. This enhances the limestones natural colour
variation and beauty while giving it a non-slip surface,
which is precisely what you need in pool areas, on
paths, and in living areas, both exterior and interior.
Quite rare for a limestone, Cinajus Midland Blue
is not affected by exposure to salt water, making it
a perfect option for saltwater poolside settings or
Luxury limestone
Durable and beautiful,
this luxury limestone will
exceed all expectations
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seaside residences. Midland Blue is also very dense,
which helps to prevent staining and wear over time.
Professional builders, landscapers, and designers
demand variety as well as quality, which is why
so many of them turn to Cinajus. This family-
owned, Sydney-based company provides more
than 100 different types of natural stone products
to the Australian home construction and landscape
industries, and works closely with architects,
builders, landscapers, developers, government
organisations, and individual owner-builders to
deliver first-quality results each and every time.
At Cinajus you will find a team dedicated to
offering honest advice on a range of quality
products. Although Cinajus is based in Sydney, it can
supply landscaping and home building projects right
around the country.
Phone (02) 9773 5677 Fax (02) 9773 5644
Email info@cinajus.com Website www.cinajus.com
NATURAL STONE
NATURAL STONE
Timeless sandstone
Richly coloured sandstone has completely transformed
this classic country mansion
THIS NEWLY BUILT HOME NEEDED SOMETHING
very special to set it apart from the rest. After looking
through the Cinajus range of quality natural stone,
the owners decided on this lightly-banded variety.
Sandstone can be used for internal and external
walls, as well as external paving. As it stays cool
underfoot, sandstone is extremely well suited
to paving and pool surrounds. Sandstone can
be used around a saltwater pool but must be
pre-sealed before installation.
Ideal for pavers and balconies as well as
outdoor entertaining areas and pool surrounds,
sandstone complements both contemporary and
traditional designs.
Cinajus carries a wide range of sandstone
products, available in different colours, formats,
and finishes. Tiles, pavers, cladding, 40mm
bullnose coping, and step treads are all available.
Cinajus sandstone will ensure the paving and pool
surrounds will last the distance and maintain a look
of timeless elegance.
NATURAL STONE
Phone (02) 9773 5677 Fax (02) 9773 5644 Email info@
cinajus.com Website www.cinajus.com
Professional builders, landscapers, and designers
demand variety as well as quality, which is why
so many of them turn to Cinajus. This family-
owned, Sydney-based company provides more
than 100 different types of natural stone products
to the Australian home construction and landscape
industries and works closely with architects,
builders, landscapers, developers, government
organisations, and individual owner-builders to
deliver first-quality results, each and every time.
Cinajus has a dedicated team offering honest
advice on a range of quality products. Although
Cinajus is based in Sydney, it can supply landscaping
and home building projects around the country.
NATURAL STONE
Limestone
Bluestone
Travertine
Sandstone
Granite
Basalt
DISPLAY & WAREHOUSE
32 Bryant Street, Padstow NSW 2211
Ph: 02 9773 5677 Fax: 02 9773 5644
Email: info@cinajus.com Online Catalogue: www.cinajus.com
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Safeguard your stone
A deep-penetrating invisible sealer designed to
protect natural stone and paving
SURFACE SEALERS
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SURFACE SEALERS
WITH THE RIGHT TREATMENT, ITS EASY TO KEEP
even the most porous natural stone and paving,
as well as tile and brick, looking great for many
years. Treating a porous surface with the right
impregnating sealer also makes cleaning easier.
Staining is the most common problem affecting
porous materials such as stone paving and steps,
but there are other common types of damage.
Water can be harmless, but if stone or paving is
wet for long enough, mould and bacteria take hold
and the material can be softened and weakened.
Water also contains minerals (salts) that can leave
unsightly residues or stains and even cause major
corrosion of pavers and tiles.
Australia is a land of innovation and its no
surprise the worlds most advanced impregnating
sealers for protecting porous surfaces come from
Dry-Treat, an Australian company.
Dry-Treats invisible impregnating sealers
provide many advantages over traditional topical
(coating) sealers and other impregnating sealers.
Our technology comes down to two basic things,
says Dry-Treats global marketing manager, Gabriel
Chapman. Our impregnating sealers penetrate
much deeper and our special water- and oil-
repelling molecules actually bond permanently
inside the treated material so you get a very deep
and long-lasting barrier of protection.
Dry-Treats flagship STAIN-PROOF sealer not only
protects natural stone, paving, and tiles against stains
to keep them looking good, it also maintains the slip
resistance of the surface, retards moss and mildew
growth, and makes the surface easier to clean. A
15-year performance warranty is available when
STAIN-PROOF is applied by an accredited applicator,
although the simple application instructions have
made it very popular for DIY use as well.
Dry-Treats reputation has spread over 30
countries, largely by word of mouth, because our
sealers really do work, says Gabriel. Today, STAIN-
PROOF protects thousands of homes and many
well-known public icons including the Melbourne
Cricket Ground, the new BBC Scotland headquarters,
the Dallas Cowboys stadium, city malls, and famous
hotels and monuments. So we are very comfortable
backing our products with extraordinary warranties.
For product information and contact details of
Dry-Treat dealers and accredited applicators, call the
number below or visit the website.
Dry-Treat Phone 1800 675 119 Website www.drytreat.com
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GATES & FENCES
Stylish security
Australian-made premium-quality sandstone gate pillars create the perfect look
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GATES & FENCES
CastStone 950 Port Road, Albert Park, SA 5014 Phone 1800 626 816 Fax (08) 8244 4777 Email info@caststone.com.au Website www.caststone.com.au Photography by Sarah Long
WHILE SECURITY IS IMPORTANT, FENCING YOUR
front garden isnt just about keeping people out or
pets and children in. Chosen well, a front fence and
gate will frame and enhance your home. For those
who want a stylish and secure option, CastStones
sandstone gate pillars are the perfect solution.
CastStone specialises in the manufacture and
installation of sandstone gate pillars and can
provide expert advice on most fencing issues.
There are 10 series in the pillar range, each
offering a different style of base, shaft, and
capital designs so you can create the height you
want and tailor the look of your fence to your
individual requirements.
Some pillars are of contemporary style,
others designed to meet heritage requirements.
Regardless of the style, CastStone pillars and
columns will give structure to your home and
garden, creating a landscape that pops and adds
value to your property.
Although CastStones main products are
gate pillars and plinth walls, the company also
manufactures an extensive range of mail boxes,
columns, capping, pyramids, balustrades, pedestals,
architectural embellishments, and memorial stones
in a wide array of styles.
Each of these products can be tailored to
suit your needs. As an example, CastStones
plinth wall can be manufactured so that stone
inserts can be applied to match the front of your
house, or you can choose from the extensive
range of finishes to ensure your mail box fittings
precisely match your fence or the exterior of
your home. And while CastStone has hundreds
of components to create pillars of myriad styles,
moulds can also be created to produce individual
pillars, columns, and mail boxes.
CastStone caters for restoration projects,
residential properties, and commercial ventures.
Some of the different projects CastStone has
provided products for include housing estates,
retirement villages, bowling greens, parks, gardens,
pool houses, memorial arches, and arbours.
All products are Australian made at the
companys South Australian manufacturing plant
and can be shipped anywhere in Australia.
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POOL FINISHES
FORGET THE COST OF FLIGHTS, SCHEDULING
vacations around school holidays and peak season
crowds. You deserve that summer escape youve
been longing for and you can take it right in your
own backyard.
Just like the pool at your favourite resort, you can
bask in the vibrant shimmering colour and tread on
the comforting smooth finish of a pool finished with
Quartzon. With nine award-winning colour options,
ranging from white to lighter shades (such as Ice
Blue, Santorini, Sky Bay) and darker shades (such
as Pacific Star, Royal Blue, Graphite) in both blues
and greens, you can create the perfect resort at
your place for your family and friends to enjoy this
summer and for many years to come.
Made of a high-density mix of ceramic-coated
stone particles, quartz, and fine sand, Quartzon
colours are guaranteed not to fade. A
technologically advanced process of ceramically
firing the colour on to the render, along with the
use of 100 per cent light-fast pigments, maintains
the colour in your Quartzon pool.
The brilliant Quartzon colour, integrated with the
addition of the companys highly reflective Starfleck
additive, captures and reflects light. Enjoy the full
depth of colour and intense sparkle of Quartzon
under the open sky. Even at night, Starfleck will
catch and reflect the light of the moon.
Your relaxation time is important, which is why
Quartzon pool finishes are seamless and easy to
Summer escape
Escape to your own backyard resort where every day is
like a summer holiday
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POOL FINISHES
Quartzon Phone 1800 077 744 Website www.quartzon.com.au
maintain. The smooth grout-free surface wont trap
dirt and germs and is easy to brush and vacuum.
This seamless finish means a completely hygienic
surface for you to enjoy. It also means no sore or
grazed little feet!
Quartzon was developed and launched in Australia
more than 15 years ago and since that time, in
excess of 35,000 Quartzon interiors have been
installed. Quartzon has an established product testing
commitment, which means your pool will stand up
to any weather conditions.
Your Quartzon pool builder can help you select
the colour that best reflects the design of your
pool and its surroundings, as well as meeting your
budget. If you would like to receive a copy of the
Quartzon Ideas brochure, or if you require further
information and product advice, contact Quartzons
friendly team or visit the website.
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Knotwood Phone 1300 KNOTWOOD Email sales@
knotwood.com.au Website www.knotwood.com.au
IF YOU LIKE THE LOOK OF NATURAL TIMBER BUT
not the maintenance, Knotwoods timber look-a-like
extruded aluminium decking is the answer.
Knotwoods aluminium decking will give you
a deck that looks as if you installed it all in one
piece, says Knotwoods Brendan Galway. And
when you use extruded aluminium to create a
deck on the second or third storey of your home,
you have a deck that doesnt have any gaps which
means the area underneath is perfect for storage
or for a car park.
There are many reasons why aluminium is the
perfect decking material. It is lightweight, easy to
install, stronger than wood so it can hold heavier
ALUMINIUM DECKING
Decked out
Low-maintenance timber-look aluminium decking offers
good looks and longevity
loads, impervious to insect infestations, and you
dont have to worry about splitting or rotting.
Even in the coldest temperatures it does not get
brittle and crack, so you will have a deck that will
last you a lifetime. In addition, aluminium decking
does not rust or rot, which means it wont cost you a
fortune to keep it looking as new, and it is mildew-
resistant so you dont need to use special cleaners to
prevent the buildup of mould, explains Brendan.
Aluminium decking stays cool in the summer,
he continues. You wont burn yourself when you
touch it during the hottest part of the day. This is
because the properties of aluminum allow for the
maximum dissipation of heat, which means the
deck wont dry out in the heat.
These same properties make aluminium decking
ideal for use on patios and balconies where
you intend to have a fire pit or patio heater. The
aluminium is fire-resistant so it will not ignite or
burn. Another plus is that you dont have to worry
about any allergic reactions because the decking
material is hypoallergenic.
Extruded aluminium is also ideal in cold areas.
If you live in an area where there is lots of snow
in winter, extruded aluminium decking is well able
to withstand about 50 pounds of snow per square
inch, says Brendan. And if you dont want to bother
with shovelling snow off the deck in the winter,
because the decking is made of aluminium you can
safely install heating strips so that any snow that
lands will melt right away.
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fencing | gates | decking | louvres | shutters | softs and fascia inlls
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WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF MONEY SPENT ON
treated pine each year to build decks, pergolas,
garden beds, outdoor settings, and more, its
surprising little is known about the threat posed by
using regular galvanised products in treated timbers.
Galvanised fasteners are currently the option most
customers settle for when using treated pine, but this
is by no means an ideal choice for those looking to
secure a long-term investment. In order to build to
last, a treated pine-specific fastener is required when
using this wood; Australias leading retail hardware
supplier, ITW Proline, has the answer.
ITW Prolines Zenith treated pine bolt range
utilises a newly developed and patented coating
technology known as Tech-Shield to protect the
bolt from the chemicals found in CCA- and ACQ-
treated timbers, which cause accelerated rusting in
galvanised materials.
This new innovation is a world first and involves
the fusing of the uniquely developed coating on
to a current Zenith hot-dipped galvanised bolt,
helping to prolong the life of the fastener when
used in treated pine.
Tech-Shield guarantees to provide a minimum
of twice the protection and double the lifespan
when used in treated pine, in comparison to
regular galvanised bolts.
In addition to providing a comprehensive treated
pine bolt range, Zenith fastener products aim
to make the project experience an easier one,
with detailed product information and application
advice on all product packaging, better meeting
the needs of consumers.
Zenith treated pine bolts are now available in
all leading retail hardware stores.
A world first
You can now double the lifespan of your next outdoor
project by using treated pine bolts
ITW Proline Phone 1300 271 738
Website www.itwproline.com.au
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COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPES
Permathene Pty Ltd Unit 8, 20-28 Ricketty Street, Mascot, NSW 2020 Phone (02) 8338 8879 Website www.permathene.com.au
GABIONS HAVE BEEN AROUND FOR THOUSANDS
of years and were used by the ancient Egyptians to
control flooding along the Nile. Back then, gabions
were made from woven reeds and served a purely
functional purpose. Over the centuries, gabions
evolved into woven wicker and then woven wire
mesh in the mid-19
th
century. Later, in the mid-20
th

century, welding technology was developed and
welded mesh gabions were introduced.
Over the years, gabions have evolved from simple
functional applications such as retaining walls into
architecturally interesting feature walls combining
rock and other elements. The uses for welded mesh
gabions are almost endless and include house walls,
pizza ovens, letter boxes, and garden seats.
Permathene has a wide range of gabion kit sets,
supplied in boxes complete with all the required
hardware (panels, spirals, stiffeners, pins). The
company stocks the standard square mesh of
75mm x 75mm openings as well as 100mm x
50mm mesh for customers who want a rectangular
look to their gabions.
While the spiral system is a fast and easy way to
build gabion cages, some like the look of C rings
Wonder walls
If you like a contemporary look, architectural rock gabion
retaining and feature walls are the answer
(used every 150mm) as theyre less noticeable than
spirals, so Permathene offers a choice. A special
tool for attaching the C rings is available from
Permathene for purchase or rental.
When choosing the mesh type, one of the most
important decisions relates to the coating system.
If you decide to use only a plain galvanised mesh,
insist on a heavy coating of at least 275gsm. Most
fencing-style mesh is a lot less than this, typically
around 60gsm. Coating type and weight is a primary
consideration for a permanent gabion structure.
For a small additional cost, Galfan is a far more
effective coating. This is a 275gsm coating of zinc
plus aluminium. Generally, a mix of five per cent
aluminium and 95 per cent zinc is all that is needed
to greatly extend the life of the mesh. Permathene
also supplies a special 10 per cent aluminium
coating for structures that will be erected in severe
environments, such as close to salt spray.
Stainless steel is another long-life coating. This
is available along with HDPE or PVC-coated Galfan,
which is typically used for coastal works, shoreline
protection, and stabilisation. Remember, the mesh
cost is a very small part of the overall project cost
so paying a little extra for a superior coating makes
good financial sense.
GABION WALLS
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AUSTRALIAS FIRST ALL-PURPOSE NATIVE
Australian turf, Nara (Zoysia macrantha MAC03
PBR) is a beautiful, fine-textured lawn that is
fast-establishing and performs well all around
Australia. If you want to claim back your weekends
and make life easier, choose Nara native turf for
your new lawn.
Nara survives on much less water than other
varieties, saving on water and maintenance costs.
In fact, the Department of Primary Industries has
stated that native Zoysia is more drought-tolerant
than Couch, Kikuyu, and Buffalo turf.
Quick to establish and easy to grow, Nara does an
excellent job out-competing weeds. It also performs
well around garden beds and requires a lot less
mowing and edging than your average lawn.
Nara is widely used on commercial projects and
roadsides because its so low maintenance; its
low thatch also means it can be mown with any
mower, including rotary types. All you need to do is
The easy life
Make your life easier with this drought-tolerant,
fast-establishing, fine-textured native turf
Ozbreed Pty Ltd Phone (02) 4577 2977
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mow normally in spring to remove flower heads, or
leave longer without much mowing for a beautiful,
natural native look.
Naras natural beauty and fine texture is
what people love about it the most; it generally
maintains a stunning evergreen colour throughout
summer and winter. Recent studies have shown
that if fertilised well in autumn and winter, Nara will
provide consistent green colour throughout winter in
many parts of Australia, performing as good as the
better Buffalo varieties.
Nara grows well in full sun and up to 50 per
cent shade in low/no-wear areas, and up to 40
per cent shade in high/normal-wear areas. Being
a native grass to Australia, with vigorous deep
rhizomes, Nara has had millions of years to adapt
to hot, dry, and humid climates, making it far
more drought-tolerant than varieties that come
from wetter overseas climates.
Due to Australias famous heavy rainstorms,
Nara is more tolerant of wet feet than Kikuyu,
Buffalo, and Couch. Nara is also salt-tolerant as
well as disease- and lawn grub-resistant, so it suits
Australian conditions well.
Try beautiful Nara native lawn if you want less
watering, less mowing, and less maintenance. With
Nara your life really will be easier, leaving you more
time to relax.
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*In many parts of Australia, Nara can be kept evergreen if care
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Works in full sun, up to 50% shade, coastal or inland
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NATURAL TURF
PALMETTO (STENOTAPHRUM SECUNDATUM
SS100 PBR) is Australias most popular low-
maintenance Buffalo grass. All other types need
a lot more mowing and edging and grow much
faster. Probably the most important factor that
makes Palmetto number one is its consistent
stunning dark emerald-green colour in both winter
and summer; other types have a paler blue-
green colour. Palmetto has performed brilliantly
throughout Australia for more than 10 years and
has fast become the worlds most trusted and
reliable Buffalo variety.
Well known for its excellent winter colour,
Palmetto had a rating of 106 per cent better winter
colour than other leading Buffalos tested over a
two-year period. Its low thatch (or low sponginess)
is one main reason for its great colour in winter,
whereas high-thatch, fast-growing forms brown off
quickly in winter. Palmetto also has a lovely soft-
leaf texture and produces on average 40 per cent
The ideal grass
A low-maintenance soft-leaf lawn that holds its colour
through both winter and summer
less seed head, which is great for kids, families, and
people who suffer allergies, or for those who just
hate masses of big Buffalo seed heads.
Palmetto recovers quickly from any wear damage
or minor scalping, sending out runners to repair
exposed areas. Palmetto performs extremely well in
up to 60-70 per cent shade and, once established,
its deep, strong root system makes it very drought-
tolerant compared to other Buffalo types. And
because it is a low-thatch grass, you are less likely to
get that sinking feeling from your Palmetto turf grass.
Fast-growing types quickly become spongy
underfoot. A slower-growing grass not only means
less mowing, but also less edging, resulting in more
time to sit back and appreciate your beautiful lawn.
It also means you can go away on holiday and not
come back to a jungle.
Fast becoming the preferred choice for landscape
specifiers, contractors, and home gardeners,
Palmetto is a great-looking, minimal-maintenance
lawn with stunning all-year-round colour, so
why not join the rest of the world and choose
a Palmetto soft-leaf Buffalo lawn?
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Wood-fire oven experience
There is nothing more tantalising than the taste
of food cooked in a wood-fire oven so if youre
thinking of adding one to your outdoor entertaining
area, the people at Polito Wood Fire Ovens are
experts in the field.
The company offers a broad choice, starting with
Polito ready-built ovens, which are constructed in
one solid structure with a strong concrete base,
reinforced by steel rods. Or you might prefer a
Polito Wood Fire Oven DIY kit. It comes in a choice
of four styles and five sizes. Each complete oven
kit includes a precast dome, a pre-made arch, oven
floor, a door, a granite panel, a temperature gauge,
a three-piece flue kit, an insulation cover, and mesh
and metal string. You can then finish the oven
however you like to add your stamp.
Polito Wood Fire Ovens
Phone (03) 9460 6808
Website www.politowoodfiredovens.com.au
A new three-in-one grill
Melbourne-based Keverton Outdoor, a leading
supplier of specialist outdoor heating, has been
appointed exclusive Australian distributor for Saffire
Grills, Americas leading Kamado ceramic barbecue.
No longer do you require a separate pizza
oven, smoker unit, and barbecue. It is all here in
one unit, says Kevin Smith, managing director
of Keverton Outdoor, who adds, The heavy-duty
ceramic construction allows perfectly controlled
cooking. From high-heat seared steaks to slow-
cooked roasts and smoked fish or ribs, the Saffire
grill will handle it all.
The Saffire Grill, which slow cooks for up to
12 hours on one load of charcoal, is available in
two colours Onyx Black and Jasper Red and
comes with a stainless-steel cart and shelves.
Keverton Outdoor
Phone (03) 9889 6542
Website www.kevertonoutdoor.com.au
Designer Italian planters
Kellock recently introduced the Oltrevaso range of
lightweight, non-toxic, recyclable thermo-plastic resin
pots from Italy. These pots are also shock-resistant,
colourfast and weatherproof and can be used indoors
or outside. The Oltrevaso range represents the best
in Italian design and the pots are ideal to use as
accents in a modern built environment. The standard
colours are white and black but the pots can be
painted with high-gloss two-pack finishes so you
can have the colour of your choice and achieve a
customised high-quality look.
As well as the Oltrevaso range, Kellock supplies
the landscape and building design industries with
a range of pots and garden features, including
wall-mounted and freestanding screens in Corten
and mild steel.
Kellock
Phone (03) 9701 8699
Website www.kellocktrading.com.au
Every piece is eco-friendly and unique
The newest additions to the EE I EE I O collection from Think Outside are a
round dining setting (pictured) and a rectangular dining setting. After the
amazing success of the companys bistro and lounger settings, Think Outsides
customers have been asking for more.
Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, the dining settings are made from
recycled 44-gallon drums. Each setting has its own unique character as well
as being environmentally responsible and beautifully handmade the way only
Think Outside knows how.
Designed by Aaron Jackson, a leader in the decorating field, EE I EE I O is an
eclectic collection of furniture and sculpture that captures the imagination of
young and old. This year, Think Outside charmed judges and viewers alike on
the top rating television program The Block. If you are looking for a fun, good-
quality statement piece for your garden, this is for you.
Think Outside
Phone (02) 8824 4488
Website www.thinkoutside.biz
ESSENTIALS
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Spa offers year-round fun
The Endless swim spa offers exercise, relaxation,
and therapeutic massage all in one unique unit.
Alleviate stress, aches, and pains with the benefits
of an invigorating luxurious spa. Strategically
placed hydrotherapy swirl jets, together with the
effervescences of aeration, provide the ultimate in
massage, which is what you need after a busy day.
The swim spa can seat five to 14 people,
depending on the model. Heated by gas or electricity,
the Endless swim spa brings a whole new meaning
to year-round outdoor living and entertaining.
The swim spa turns any backyard or outdoor
space into a complete leisure and health centre.
For people seeking an alternative to chlorine-
treated water, a saltwater option is available in all
swim spas.
Endless Spas
Phone 1300 336 353
Website www.endlessspa.com.au
Distinctive garden decor
Pietro by Clearpond is one of the largest and
highest-quality ranges of distinctive fountains,
urns, sculptures, planters, and garden dcor made
of GRC (glass-reinforced concrete). Bringing indoor
and outdoor stoneware dcor to a whole new
dimension, each Pietro by Clearpond product is an
individually hand-finished patented work of art and
is constructed of a composite material made of
ceramic fibre and reinforced cement, which is up to
75 per cent lighter than pre-cast concrete.
The Corinthian Ornamental Fountain, pictured
here, is one of a range of more than 50 carried in
Clearponds warehouse. The company has products
in a variety of colours and styles so youre sure to
find that distinctive piece for your garden, deck,
patio, or office.
Clearpond
Phone (08) 9353 2266
Website www.clearpond.com.au
Latest outdoor televisions
SunBriteTV is the market leader in outdoor flat-
screen technology. Purpose built from the ground
up with robust, custom-made components,
these hard-wearing and beautiful screens will
complement any outdoor area or living space.
Fitted with all the technical features discerning
homeowners have come to expect, these high-
quality modern design classics, available in a choice
of a silver or black finish, will impress and enhance
your next outdoor party or family event.
SunBriteTV is now proud to announce the arrival
in Australia of the Marquee series, adding to the
companys existing Pro and Signature series. These
ultra-tough screens are protected by additional
hardened glass and produce stunning clarity, even
when exposed to direct sunlight.
SunBriteTV
Phone 1300 730 025
Website www.herma.com.au
Modern barbecues and outdoor kitchens
With an Australian-made Lifestyle barbecue or outdoor kitchen youll get all the
heat control and cooking performance you need. This means youll be able to
cook something as delicate as a pancake on low heat on the stainless-steel
hotplate for a leisurely family breakfast, and then crank it up to high at night to
cook marinated prawns in a minute or two. If a thick cut of porterhouse steak
is on the menu, turn the heat down low under the grill and close the roasting
hood for a restaurant-quality result.
Lifestyle has a Modular Outdoor Kitchen range, which is aimed at the avid
entertainer. Of sleek, contemporary design and made from commercial-grade
stainless steel, a Lifestyle outdoor kitchen is a beautiful addition to any home.
More importantly, it is durable, functional, and good value for money, which is
exactly what the modern Australian family is looking for.
Lifestyle BBQs
Phone (02) 9773 6245 (Sydney), toll free 1300 849 790
Website www.lifestylebbqs.com.au
ESSENTIALS
Natural timber look
Glosswoods pre-finished lining can transform the
look of your alfresco area. These long-lasting lining
boards bring the natural beauty of timber into your
outdoor room and can be incorporated into any
new building project or renovation. They can also
be used to revitalise an existing patio or pavilion.
Glosswood, which specialises in pre-finished
timber products, is an innovative Australian-owned
company with an extensive background in the
timber industry. Its cost-effective, eco-friendly
alternative to traditional timber lining offers colour
consistency and a warm, natural look.
The Glosswood lining board range is available in
90mm and 150mm widths in a range of colours
and with matching trims. You can choose between
a gloss or matt finish.
Glosswood
Phone 1300 882 064
Website www.glosswood.com.au
Bamboo fencing and decking
Bamboo is a highly sustainable product and
House of Bamboo now provides environmentally
responsible but very elegant contemporary bamboo
board fencing. It is truly neighbour-friendly as its
perfect on both sides and has beautifully finished
powder-coated metal uprights that hold the boards.
The strand-woven bamboo boards can be
used for fencing or decking, are made of a solid
material, and are all precision-milled and pre-
finished, ready to install. This material provides
greater strength, density, and hardness than
commonly used hardwood timbers. The bamboo
boards are treated with insect retardants and
impregnated with natural decking oil. A simple
application of protective oil when required will
retain its lustre for many years to come.
House of Bamboo
Phone (02) 9666 5703
Website www.houseofbamboo.com.au
State-of-the-art barbecues
Nowadays we expect a great deal from our
barbecues. They are integral to our outdoor
entertaining spaces so we expect them to be sturdy,
long-lasting, versatile, and stylish in appearance. This
is where Lynx BBQs enters the picture.
The BBQ Store is the exclusive Lynx BBQs dealer
in Australia. Lynx barbecues are handcrafted in
California, US. They are made with double-gauge
steel and the solid brass burners come with a
lifetime warranty. The burners have a BTU output
of 25,000 each, which is category-leading.
If you want to create a stylish, fully-equipped
outdoor kitchen, the Lnyx BBQs range is ideal.
For more information visit The BBQ Store at
6/599 Pacific Highway, St Leonards, or visit The
BBQ Stores website.
The BBQ Store
Phone (02) 9439 4639
Website www.thebarbequestore.com.au
Saltwater alternative for outdoor spas
Endless Spas specialises in exclusive saltwater systems for outdoor spas and
swim spas. Many people previously convinced they had an allergy or other
aversion to chlorine encounter no such problems after using a salt-based
system with their spa.
The benefits of the exclusive Endless Spas saltwater spa system include
smoother softer-feeling water, less odour, lower operating costs, and its safer
for the environment as well as equipment. Other benefits are health-related
and are just as important. For people seeking an alternative to chlorine-treated
water, including those with allergies and skin conditions or those prone to eye
irritation, this industry-leading, low-maintenance saltwater outdoor spa and
swim spa option really is ideal.
Endless Spas has a spacious retail showroom in the Melbourne suburb of
Lynbrook, where customers can try a wet test on selected spas.
Endless Spas
Phone 1300 336 353
Website www.endlessspa.com.au
ESSENTIALS
Make a design statement
You want a water feature to make a design
statement, which is why the contemporary concrete
water features designed and manufactured by
award-winning Melbourne artist Don Barrett are so
popular. At present the collection has four modern
shapes available, with more shapes and styles
planned for release in the near future.
Each water feature is flat-packed for easy
transport and can be coloured to suit your decor.
And you can be assured of each pieces durability
as the water features have steel-rod reinforcement
combined with microfibre reinforcement.
Don Barret also makes coloured contemporary
sculptures. This unique artwork will be a focal
point and enhance gardens of all styles. For more
information see the video on the website.
Don Barrett
Phone (03) 5629 4115
Website www.donbarrett.com.au
Chic deck chair recliner
Carla is making yet another stunning appearance
this summer. A Jati classic and renowned favourite,
Carla has featured in the range for more than 15
years. A popular deck chair recliner reminiscent of
the style and grace of the great old ocean liners,
this quality teak piece displays clean lines and a
distinctive circular armrest and leg design, setting it
apart from its contemporaries.
Perfect for by the pool or on a deck, the Carla is
at home in any setting and can be found adding
a dash of relaxed style to some of the East Coasts
most tasteful outdoor parties.
Like all Jati outdoor furniture, the Carla deck chair
recliner is made from only premium-quality teak,
which means it is designed to last a lifetime, just
like its ageless looks.
Jati
Phone (03) 9427 8452, (02) 9439 4727
Website www.jati.com.au
Versatile walling blocks
Ambers exclusive Deco Block System gives
homeowners the chance to create a truly unique look
in their garden. The versatile modular wall system is
pre-faced with natural stone, can be assembled by
the home handyperson, and takes only hours to build.
The blocks can be filled with crushed rocks or, if
the wall or pillar is to be a load-bearing structure,
the blocks can be filled with concrete with ready-
made joins for reinforcing.
Ambers stylish Deco Block System provides
the opportunity to create a look that is completely
distinctive and offers a range of shapes and styles
that can be customised to meet your particular
needs. For a durable, natural-looking feature in
any garden, the versatility of Ambers Deco Block
System is unbeatable.
Amber Tiles
Phone 1300 362 241
Website www.ambertiles.com.au
Stylish stone and tile surfaces
As the name suggests, Surface Gallery is a supplier of stone and tile surfaces,
with a range of products that is vast and always expanding. Surface Gallery
recently added to its collection of wall cladding finishes with the introduction of
the Bronte range.
Adding a new dimension to the collection, Bronte wall cladding is a loose
stone cladding supplied as individual pieces. The loose pieces have a flat
surface on one side and it is this side that is fixed to the wall. Acting as a
veneer, the cladding then gives the wall, whether its built of brick or masonry,
the appearance of a solid stone wall. For best results, installation by a stone
mason is recommended.
The full stone cladding and paving range is on display at the Surface Gallerys
Sydney showroom located at 233A Johnston Street, Annandale, where staff will
be happy to advise you on the best solution for your needs.
Surface Gallery
Phone (02) 9666 2002
Website www.surfacegallery.com.au
ESSENTIALS
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF LANDSCAPING IN SA
THE LANDSCAPE
ASSOCIATION OF
SOUTH AUSTRALIA INC.
PO Box 108, Goodwood SA 5034
Tel: (08) 8210 5229 Fax: (08) 8231 4173
Email: rmartin@adelaideshowground.com.au
www.landscapesa.com.au
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Commercial Landscapes
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Project details
Landscape construction by Barrowar Pty Ltd 1A Denham
Road, Kenthurst, NSW 2156 Phone (02) 9654 3071
Mobile 0418 284 134 Email cbell.barrowar@gmail.com
Photography by Diane Norris
THE SHEER SCALE OF MOST COMMERCIAL SITES
makes landscaping a challenge. There are also
logistical issues to contend with, such as the
difficulty of creating a landscape that is used by
both staff and customers on a daily basis. For these
reasons, using a specialist commercial landscape
construction firm such as Barrowar is a good idea.
Working to a design by Jonathan Barraket of
TGS Landscape Architects, Colin Bell and the
Barrowar construction team set about creating
the ideal landscape for this recently opened
Bunnings Hardware store in the outer-Sydney
suburb of Castle Hill.
Mass planting the site with a mixture of native and
exotic species was a key part of the job and more
than 12,000 plants, all chosen for their suitability
to the climate and growing conditions, were used.
Mass planting was especially important for the steep
embankments, where native grasses were used for
stabilisation as well as aesthetic appeal.
Treated pine sleeper retaining walls were
constructed in certain areas due to the severity of
the level changes, and the creation of an on-site
detention basin to handle stormwater was essential.
Nepean River pebbles in earthy shades of grey and
brown were used as mulch for the detention basin.
Barrowar, which has been in business since 1988,
specialises in hard and soft landscaping, earthworks,
soil preparation, paving, and re-vegetation services,
with a particular emphasis on large commercial
landscapes. Barrowar takes pride in delivering
quality landscape construction to large commercial
properties in the metropolitan areas of Sydney, as
well as the greater Sydney region. Good-quality
materials and workmanship ensure each project is
delivered professionally, to budget, and on time.
Mass appeal
Expertly resolved level changes and strategic mass
planting make this project a success
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landscapes
commercial
Barrowar Pty Ltd
1A Denham Road,
Kenthurst NSW 2156
Phone (02) 9654 3071
Mobile 0418 284 134
Email barrowar@hotmail.com
Landscape design by
Lorna Harrison
Project
International Regatta Centre, Penrith
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DESIGNING AND BUILDING PUBLIC PLAY AREAS
is no simple affair. Today a lot is demanded of our
parkland play spaces and recreational facilities;
they have to be beautifully designed, user-friendly,
ecologically-sensitive, safe, and built to the highest
construction standards.
The brief from Sutherland Shire Council for the
Burnum Burnum Sanctuary Playground at Woronora
was to create a play area that would suit children of
all ages, be accessible to the disabled, and provide
an area for quiet contemplation. To achieve this, the
new design, which included play areas, bike tracks,
and a rest area, needed to work around some
existing junior play structures.
Working to a design by UmbarCo Landscape
Architects, Simpson Landscapes & Consultants set
about creating a recreational area for the families of
this southern Sydney suburb that they could use for
generations to come.
This was a comprehensive construction project
that saw the installation of a variety of recreational
facilities and playground equipment, such as a cycle
way for children and a flying fox. Large turf areas
for ball games and other play activities were also
Finding sanctuary
This impressive parkland play space is a testament to construction excellence
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Project details
Landscape construction by Simpson Landscapes & Consultants Pty Ltd 67 Oak Road, Kirrawee, NSW 2232 Phone (02) 9542 3976 Mobile 0418 232 620
Email info@simpsonlandscapes.com.au Website www.simpsonlandscapes.com.au Photography by Peter Brennan
part of the brief, while the sandstone creation,
called Broken Heart Ruins, is a quiet area for
relaxing and thinking.
Simpson Landscapes & Consultants built concrete
footpaths and driveways throughout the park to
provide better access. These footpaths, along with
newly constructed rock edging, concrete edging,
and concrete seating walls, create separation
between garden, turf, and sand play areas.
Native trees, shrubs, and grasses indigenous to
the local area were planted to provide future shade,
suppress weed growth, and to guide pedestrians to
use footpaths where needed. Using native plants
was also key to achieving one of the projects main
goals: to provide habitat for local fauna.
No construction project is without its challenges
and in this instance, ensuring good drainage and
creating the desired levels (in particular establishing
level changes to work with existing structures
while still maintaining level areas to play on),
required particular care and attention. The handling
and installation of vast quantities of materials
also required careful management, but in the
experienced hands of the Simpson Landscapes
& Consultants construction team, all issues were
successfully resolved to deliver the project on time
and on budget.
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LANDSCAPE AWARDS | NSW & ACT
2012 Landscape NSW & ACT
Awards of Excellence
Landscape NSW & ACT would like to thank the following awards sponsors: Andreasens Green
Wholesale Nurseries, Eco Outdoor, Universal Magazines, WesTrac, Coates Hire, Alpine Nurseries, Amber
Australia, MCA Business Education & Training, Nationwide Insurance Brokers, Dial a Product, Komatsu,
Plantmark, Sita Organics, SPASA (NSW), NGINA, NSW Fair Trading, and Landscape Australia Expo
Exhibition and Trade Fairs.
Landscape Construction of the Year
Open Space Parklands Open Value
WINNER: Design Landscapes P/L
PROJECT: Bunya, Doonside
JUDGES COMMENTS: A very well-considered, extremely well-crafted project
displaying a great deal of attention to detail. The sandstone walls throughout
this sustainable new housing community are exemplary and a real credit to the
contractor. A very worthy winner of Landscape Construction of the Year.
Residential $75,000$150,000
WINNER: Art in Green
PROJECT: Private residence, Northbridge
JUDGES COMMENTS: A difficult combination of elements, professionally
and exceptionally well put together. Excellent attention to detail and
constructed effectively.
Residential to $75,000
WINNER: BNS Landscapes
PROJECT: Brown residence, Caringbah
JUDGES COMMENTS: Very high standard for construction and maintenance,
curved smooth lines very well executed, patterned paving true and even.
Residential $150,000$300,000
WINNER: Secret Gardens of Sydney
PROJECT: Bersten residence, Potts Point
JUDGES COMMENTS: Excellent balance of construction skills and horticultural
know-how; extremely high attention to detail to construction elements.
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Residential Over $300,000
WINNER: Urban Escape Landscape Contractors
PROJECT: Dooley residence, Mosman
JUDGES COMMENTS: The workmanship is of a very high standard and a credit
to the contractor. The contractor displayed excellent control of an extremely
difficult site, consistency of quality and attention to detail.
Commercial Civil up to $250,000
PROJECT: Balfour Park, Chippendale
JUDGES COMMENTS: Well-constructed works
displaying a high degree of complexity. This project
is an industry role model for attention to detail.
Residential Regional Open
WINNER: Natures Vision Landscapes P/L
PROJECT: Bilgavia, Milbrodale
JUDGES COMMENTS: The stone detail is excellent in all areas and is a highlight
of the project.
Commercial Civil $250,000-
$1 Million
PROJECT: Advanx, Darlinghurst
Playground Leisure Facilities Open Value
PROJECT: Marrickville Waterplay Park, Marrickville
JUDGES COMMENTS: The complexity of this project is evident and the
workmanship is outstanding. The paving, water features, and walls show
incredible detailing. An excellent example of best practice.
Landscape Features over $75,000
WINNER: Rolling Stone Landscapes
PROJECT: Private residence, Castle Hill
JUDGES COMMENTS: Very impressive.
Landscape Features up to $75,000
WINNER: Edwards Donovan Landscapes P/L
PROJECT: Brigidine College, St Ives
JUDGES COMMENTS: A standout landscape feature with faultless construction.
All angles and levels were perfectly executed to plan.
Commercial Civil over $1 Million
WINNER: Urban Contractors P/L
PROJECT: National Gallery of Australia, Stage 1B, Parkes, ACT
JUDGES COMMENTS: This project was characterised by an extremely high
quality of workmanship.

Pool Surrounds over $75,000
PROJECT: Private residence, Kenthurst
JUDGES COMMENTS: A considered layout and composition exceptionally well
integrated with the house design/architecture. The construction embraces the
landscape vistas and creates the impression of an oasis on an otherwise dry
sandstone ridge top.
Maintenance Residential
WINNER: Secret Gardens of Sydney
PROJECT: Goudie residence, Seaforth
JUDGES COMMENTS: This is a standout project despite an extremely difficult site
and access. Continuity of maintenance throughout can only be described
as excellent.
Plants In The Landscape
WINNER: GJs Landscapes P/L
PROJECT: Platypus Pools, Taronga Zoo, Mosman
JUDGES COMMENTS: This well-considered, well-executed project has enhanced
the general viewing of the pools as well as increased breeding success by the
creation of a habitat-specific environment. A very high standard of planting
and installation.
Pool Surrounds up to $75,000
PROJECT: Private residence, Clovelly
JUDGES COMMENTS: A cohesive demonstration of material selection, design
concept, and execution, resulting in a landscape that is relaxing, glamorous, and
relatively low-maintenance.
Sustainable Landscape Residential
PROJECT: Eco Living Display Homes (House 2), The Ponds
JUDGES COMMENTS: A well-constructed project with a high level of
craftsmanship and eclectic planting selection.
New Member Rising Star
WINNER: Scape Constructions P/L
PROJECT: Peninsula Recreational Precinct, Umina
Sustainable Landscape Commercial
PROJECT: Kolombo Reserve, Oran Park
JUDGES COMMENTS: Using a well-balanced selection of materials, this project
was extremely well-crafted and executed with high-quality workmanship.
Maintenance Commercial
WINNER: Skyline Landscape Services P/L
PROJECT: Cape Cabarita, Cabarita
JUDGES COMMENTS: Extremely well-maintained and presented. The sheer
scale, detail, and complex nature of the maintained landscape shines through
and is a credit to the contractor.

Exhibitions and Events (Small)
PROJECT: Street Works Green is Gold, Sydney
JUDGES COMMENTS: The innovation and sustainable ethics brings awareness
and education to the urban environment.
Presidents Award
WINNER: Tim Creer
JUDGES COMMENTS: Presidents Award winner Tim
Creer was recognised for his contribution to the
industry. Since its inception, Tim Creer has been a
dedicated supporter of Landscape NSW & ACT. For
the past 30 years or more, Tim has freely shared
his skill, experience and expertise in the landscape
industry as a judge for the Landscape Construction
Annual Awards program.
Apprentice of the Year
WINNER: Jarryd Hard
EMPLOYER: Furnass Landscaping Enterprises P/L
JUDGES COMMENTS: All finalists showed a high level
of trade skills and an ability to work independently,
however the winner was very clear with regard to
his career aspirations and the use of his landscape
construction skills to benefit the community.
Exhibitions and Events (Large)
PROJECT: Reflections, Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show
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LANDSCAPE AWARDS | WESTERN AUSTRALIA
2012 Landscape Industries
Association of Western Australia
Awards of Excellence
The Landscape Industries Association of Western Australia would like to thank the following awards
sponsors: Amazon, Outdoor Design Source, Benara Nurseries, Scoop Publishing, Arbor Centre, Domus
Nursery, Reece Irrigation, and Outdoor Design & Living.
Designer Residential up to 250m
CO-WINNER: Cultivart
PROJECT: Kings Park Apartments
Overall Winner Designer
Designer Residential Over 500m
Contractor Residential More Than $150,000
WINNER: Ritz Exterior
PROJECT: Bicton residence
Designer Residential up to 250m
CO-WINNER: Hidcote Landscapes
PROJECT: Poinciana courtyard
Overall Winner Contractor
Contractor Commercial More Than $1 Million
Sustainable Landscapes Commercial
WINNER: LD Total
PROJECT: Rio Tinto Naturescape Kings Park
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Designer Residential 250m500m
WINNER: Outside In Landscape Management
PROJECT: Mercer residence
Contractor Residential up to $75,000
WINNER: eScape Landscape Architectural Design & Construction
PROJECT: Tudor-Owens residence
Contractor Residential $75,000-$150,000
WINNER: Tim Davies Landscaping
PROJECT: Webb Brown Neaves, The Rubix
Designer Commercial up to 500m
WINNER: Josh Byrne & Associates
PROJECT: Perth Cultural Centre Nature-Based Play Space
Contractor Commercial up to $500,000
WINNER: Landscape Australia
PROJECT: Perth Cultural Centre
Designer Commercial over 500m
WINNER: City of Gosnells
PROJECT: Kenwick Village Precinct Revitalisation
Contractor Commercial $500,000$1 Million
WINNER: Deep Green Corporation
PROJECT: Raine Square, Stage 1, Lower Level
Best Special Feature Lighting
WINNER: The Garden Lighting Company
PROJECT: Roleystone residence
Regional Commercial Projects Located More
Than 150km From Perth
WINNER: Tim Davies Landscaping
PROJECT: Pretty Pool project
Maintenance Residential
WINNER: Garden Concepts
PROJECT: Lesmurdie residence
PR
Best Special Feature Built Feature
Best New Member Entering An Award For 2012
WINNER: Zappa Artforms
PROJECT: Portal #1
Best Trainee/Apprentice
WINNER: Kerwin Ruiters
EMPLOYER: Garden Concepts
Supplier of the Year
WINNER: Domus Nursery
Product of the Year
WINNER: Biowise
for Droughtbreaker
PRODUCT: Droughtbreaker Mulch
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LANDSCAPE AWARDS | TASMANIA
Landscape Industries
Association of Tasmania
Awards of Excellence 2011-2012
The Landscape Industries Association of Tasmania would like to thank the following awards sponsors:
Reece Irrigation, Adbri Masonry, Waratah Agencies/Sure Gro, The Pump Shed, Island Block & Paving,
LED Lighting, Allans Garden Centre, Building Selection Centre, Lifestyle Gardens, Longford Mitre 10,
Bobcat Tasmania, Prospect Timber & Landscape Supplies, Strathayr Instant Lawn, Replas Tasmania,
Tas Native Landscape & Paving Supplies, Position Partners, Extreme Turf, and Thunderstones.
Residential Landscape $5000-$10,000
WINNER: Deep Earth Sustainable Landscapes
Best Landscape Design
WINNER: my Garden Planner
Residential Landscape $10,000-$20,000
WINNER: Tascape
Residential Landscape under $5000
WINNER: Tascape
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WINNER: Deep Earth Sustainable Landscapes
WINNER: NTL
WINNER: Calverley Landscape
WINNER: Tascape
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Winner: Kiwi Landscaping & Maintenance
Paving/Retaining Wall Contractor Residential to $10,000
WINNER: Danny Shields Paving
Paving/Retaining Wall Contractor Residential to $10,000 Residential Landscape over $250,000
Most Outstanding Landscape
WINNER: Bill Bannister Landscaping
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Commercial Civic Landscape $150,000-$250,000
Winner: Launceston City Council
Commercial/Civic Landscape over $250,000
Winner: Jonathan Hearn Landscape Design & Construction
Commercial Landscape $10,000-$20,000
Winner: my Garden Planner
Best Landscape Feature
Winner: Patrick Graham Landscape Design
Commercial/Civic Landscape $50,000-$100,000
Winner: Landscape Concepts
Commercial/Civic Landscape $50,000-$100,000 Commercial/CIVIC Landscape $20,000-$50,000
Winner: Jonathan Hearn Landscape Design & Construction
Best New Member Project
Winner: Professional Lawn Company
Best Home/Personal Project
Winner: Ian Simpson Landscaping
Best Home/Personal Project Landscape Maintenance Commercial/Civic
Winner: Professional Lawn Company
Paving/Retaining Wall Contractor Commercial/Civic
Winner: Just Pave
Environmentally Sustainable Project Commercial/Civic
Winner: Patrick Graham Landscape Design
Employee/Apprentice of
the Year
Winner: Alex Kearnes, NTL
Best New
Innovative Product
WINNER: Hydrocell
Lifestyle Gardens
Best Supplier/
Service to the Industry
WINNER: Island Block
and Paving
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Darren Smith
Mobile: 0400 483 185
Email: darren@fireshade.com.au
Landscape Newcastle P/L
Alex Barnett
Mobile: 0418 493 498
Email: alex@landscapenewcastle.com.au
ARCADIA
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Ian Furnass
Mobile: 0428 233 944
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Ross Bingle
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Anthony Hansell
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Trent Gillespie
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Email: greenwaylandscapes@bigpond.
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Mark Taylor
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Chris Hunt
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Sandy Kerr
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Belinda Pettet
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Jamie Miller
Mobile: 0416 298 880
Email: jmlandscapes@optusnet.com.au
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KMD The Outdoor Construction
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Kieran Devlin
Mobile: 0418 688 324
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CROMER HEIGHTS
Osborne Landscaping
Matt Osborne
Email: osbornelandscaping@hotmail.com
CRONULLA
Entrenched Landscapes and Design P/L
David Romberg
Mobile: 0418 280 022
Email: david@entrenched.com.au
CROWS NEST
Landart Landscapes P/L
Matthew Leacy
Mobile: 0410 605 771
Email: matt@landart.com.au
CROYDON PARK
2 Good Landscapes P/L
Jason Toogood
Mobile: 0410 570 070
Email: its2good@y7mail.com
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Paul Hanley
Phone: (02) 4261 6666
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Ralan P/L
Richard Stewart
Mobile: 0418 427 828
Email: soilscape@bigpond.com.au
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Nathan McGranger
Mobile: 0407 106 973
Email: info@easyscape.com.au
DEE WHY
Formed Gardens P/L
Luke Baldwin
Mobile: 0400 701 843
Email: luke@formedgardens.com.au
DURAL
Landscape Innovations
Timothy Whitney
Mobile: 0414 600 882
Email: landscapeinnovations@bigpond.com
Master Landscaping (Aust) P/L
Angus Reid
Mobile: 0418 678 894
Email: tlreid@westnet.com.au
Rolling Stone Landscapes
Dean Herald
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Green Acres Landscapes
Matt Donaldson
Mobile: 0418 480 013
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Peter Allison
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Scott Brown
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Gary Meachen
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Brett Wilson
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Rob Evans
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Urban Escape Landscape Contractors
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Glenn Jurd
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David Thomas
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Landscaping Naturally
Malcolm Berry
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Martin Saunders
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Email: martin@precisionlandscapes.biz
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Richard May
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Hugh Farquhar
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Brian Baker
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Patrick Ruiz
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Raymon Basha
Mobile: 0417 473 273
Email: info@rbkanangralandscapes.com.au
MT HUNTER
CPE Landscaping P/L
Cameron Polsen
Mobile: 0427 840 933
Email: admin@cpelandscaping.com.au
NSW
&ACT
The following is a list
of Landscape NSW &
ACT members. For more
information: www.
landscapenswact.com.au
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NSW
&ACT
NARRABEEN
Reflective Gardens
Matthew Beckett
Mobile: 0414 956 610
Email: matthew@reflectivegardens.com.au
NARELLAN
Alternative Landscapes
Steven Bouris
Mobile: 0417 461 300
Email: contactus@alternativelandscapes.
com.au
Insight Landscapes
Clint Gearside
Mobile: 0415 571 651
Email: info@insightlandscapes.com.au
NELSON
Nelson Agricultural & Landscaping
Services
Dean Fomiatti
Mobile: 0418 212 795
Email: info@nelsonag.com.au
NEWPORT
Landscapes by Linton
Adam Linton
Mobile: 0411 692 514
Email: avenue1@bigpond.com
NEWPORT BEACH
Paradise Landscapes P/L
Tim Summerfield
Mobile: 0414 229 722
Email: info@paradiselandscapes.com.au
NORTH CURL CURL
D.I.G Design in Green
Stephen Hislop
Mobile: 0415 232 380
Email: designingreen@optusnet.com.au
nscape
Roger Dover
Mobile: 0414 641 910
Email: rd@nscape.com.au
NORTH NARRABEEN
Malone Landscapes & Maintenance
Services P/L
Brian Malone
Mobile: 0411 394 613
Email: brian@malonelandscapes.com.au
OATLANDS
E T Landscapes & Plant Hire P/L
Mark Small
Mobile: 0417 666 671
Email: etlands@etlandscapes.com.au
PADDINGTON
Think Outside Gardens
Mick Drower
Mobile: 0420 904 288
Email: mick@thinkoutsidegardens.com.au
PADSTOW
Leafy Landscapes
Craig Meredith
Mobile: 0418 410 321
Email: craig@leafylandscapes.com.au
PADSTOW HEIGHTS
N J H Landscapes
Neill Hunt
Mobile: 0418 690 904
Email: njhlandscaping@bigpond.com
PANANIA
OzScape Pty Ltd (Pain in the Grass
previously)
Kevin Gallagher
Mobile: 0418 647 714
Email: kg@pms.com.au
PETERSHAM
Profile Landscapes
Carlo Capogreco
Mobile: 0419 239 197
Email: profilelandscapes@tpg.com.au
PICTON
Lamond Contracting P/L
Stephen Lamond
Mobile: 0417 402 243
Email: steve@lamondcontracting.com.au
QUEANBEYAN
Dimension Gardenscape (Trevor Mick
Pty Ltd)
Trevor Fuller
Mobile: 0412 437 418
Email: trevor@dimensiongardenscape.
com.au
RANDWICK
Secret Gardens of Sydney
Matthew Cantwell
Mobile: 0418 976 387
Email: matt@secretgardens.com.au
RIVERSTONE
Spraygrass Landscapes Australia
Doug Wimble
Mobile: 0418 614 164
Email: dougwimble@spraygrass.com.au
ROSEVILLE
Chris Gohl Landscapes P/L
Chris Gohl
Mobile: 0411 872 641
Email: gohl1@bigpond.com
ROUND CORNER
The Green Horticultural Group
Geoff Green
Phone: (02) 9679 2555
Email: www.greenhorticulture.com.au
ROUSE HILL
Regal Innovations P/L
Robert Stanton
Mobile: 0419 803 914
Email: robert@regalinnovations.com.au
RYDALMERE
AYZ Landscapes & Civil Construction P/L
Kate Giles
Mobile: 0412 257 460
Email: ayzland@optusnet.com.au
RYDE
Art in Green
Ken Pattinson
Mobile: 0413 878 383
Email: info@artingreen.com.au
SEVEN HILLS
Landscape Solutions
Tim Buckle
Mobile: 0425 268 000
Email: tim@landscapesolutions.com.au
SMEATON GRANGE
Tech Scapes Australia Landscaping P/L
Damien McBride
Mobile: 0409 559 435
Email: sales@techscapes.com.au
SOMERSBY
Descas Landscapes P/L
Andrew Descas
Mobile: 0414 446 894
Email: andrew@descaslandscapes.com.au
ST IVES
Garden Granite P/L
Horst Ruttinger
Mobile: 0416 221 870
Email: horst.r@bigpond.com
STANHOPE GARDENS
Scaped to Perfection
Mark & Walter Cronshaw
Mobile: 0417 447 675
Email: stpdesign@live.com
STRATHFIELD
Dekker Landscapes P/L
Alex Dekker
Mobile: 0413 800 538
Email: dekkerlandscapes@optusnet.com
SUTHERLAND
Co-Ordinated Landscapes P/L
Carl Small & Brian Smithson
Mobile: 0412 387 430
Email: cobaconstructs@bigpond.com
TAREN POINT
Auscape P/L
Grant Truscott
Mobile: 0419 220 253
Email: grant@auscapelandscaping.com.au
B N S Landscapes P/L
Barry Stubbs
Mobile: 0418 233 918
Email: barry@bnslandscapes.com.au
Impressions Landscape Design
Adam Tanko
Mobile: 0418 477 356
Email: adamtanko@impressionslandscape.
com.au
TERREY HILLS
Get Smart Landscaping
Martin Roberts
Mobile: 0414 414 534
Email: info@getsmartlandscaping.com.au
Skyline Landscape Services P/L
Chris Richardson
Mobile: 0418 160 190
Email: chris@skylinelandscape.com.au
Imperial Gardens P/L
Ken Lamb
Phone: (02) 9450 2455
Email: enquiries@imperialgardens.com.au
Skyline Landscape Services P/L
Chris Richardson
Mobile: 0418 160 190
Email: chris@skylinelandscape.com.au
TERRIGAL
Natures Vision Landscape Pty Ltd
Adam Eurell
Mobile: 0417 455 404
Email: n.v.l@bigpond.net.au
Scape Constructions P/L
Andrew Smith
Mobile: 0418 433 921
Email: info@scapeconstructions.com.au
THORNLEIGH
Cabbage Tree Landscape
Phil Skillicorn
Mobile: 0407 469 916
Email: ctl@cabbagetree.com.au
OutThere Landscapes & Designs P/L
Stephen Reed
Mobile: 0430 292 953
Email: admin@outtherelandscapes.com.au
THORNTON
Hunter Landscaping
Michelle Gay
Mobile: 0418 269 280
Email: peter@hvlpl.com.au
TUNCURRY
Get Real Landscaping
Peter Morgan
Mobile: 0409 928 658
Email: pandjmorgan@ozemail.com.au
TURRAMURRA
Harrisons Landscaping P/L
Joshua Harrison
Mobile: 0404 887 223
Email: josh@harrisonslandscaping.com.au
WAGGA WAGGA
Prior-Fox Landscapes
Phil Prior
Mobile: 0412 967 077
Email: phil@priorfoxlandscapes.com.au
WAHROONGA
Design It Landscapes P/L
Michael Castelnuovo
Mobile: 0409 093 346
Email: office@designitlandscapes.com.au
Edwards Donovan Landscapes P/L
Les Edwards
Mobile: 0418 161 995
Email: les@edlandscapes.com
Integral Landscapes
James Simpson-Lee
Mobile: 0418 671 037
Email: sales@integrallandscapes.com.au
WALLSEND
Daracon Landscaping
Darren Golby
Mobile: 0407 781 385
Email: darreng@daracon.com.au
WARNERS BAY
Lee Rowans Gardenworld
Glenn Wilson
Mobile: 0418 696 012
Email: glenn@garden.net.au
WARRIEWOOD
Joanne Green Landscape Design P/L
Joanne Green
Mobile: 0414 537 578
Email: admin@joannegreen.com.au
The Gardenmakers P/L
David Bambridge
Mobile: 0418 978 317
Email: david.bambridge@thegms.com.au
WETHERILL PARK
Bill Razmovski Landscaping & Co P/L
Bill Razmovski
Mobile: 0408 642 889
WETHERILL PARK BC
Sterling Group Services P/L
Justin Hollis
Mobile: 0418 404 869
Email: enquiries@sterlinggroup.com.au
WILLOUGHBY
Design Landscapes P/L
Mike Platt
Mobile: 0410 319 121
Email: michael.platt@designls.com
Urban Landscape Projects P/L
Michael Gerrard
Mobile: 0418 467 355
Email: urban@ulp.com.au
WINSTON HILLS
Snappy Property Maintenance
Robert Zammit
Mobile: 0439 434 723
Email: snappycare@optusnet.com.au
YAMBA
Tim Williams Landscapes
Tim Williams
Mobile: 0431 815 457
Email: mandy@timwilliamslandscapes.
com.au
FULL MEMBERS ACT
AINSLIE
Mark Paine Landscaping
Mark Paine
Mobile: 0408 486 604
Email: mpainelandscaping@hotmail.com
BELCONNEN
Dan & Dan Forestry Services P/L
Rocky Padjen
Mobile: 0418 200 761
Email: dandan1@tpg.com.au
CHISHOLM
Utopian Landscaping & Paving Solutions
Derek Davis
Phone: (02) 6292 7917
Email: utopian@utopianlandscaping.com.au
DUNLOP
Canberra Garden Landscaping
Dave Gilbert
Mobile: 0402 903 636
Email: info@canberragardenlandscaping.
com.au
DUFFY
Aurora Landscaping & Pools
Peter Boehm
Mobile: 0410 484 586
Email: peterboehm@spitfire.com.au
FYSHWICK
Urban Contractors P/L
Mick Burgess
Phone: (02) 6249 1815
Email: mickb@urbancontractors.com.au
GARRAN
Easycare Landscapes
Vicki Berry
Mobile: 0404 013 898
Email: vicki@easycare.com.au
LYNEHAM
Capital Landscape Contractors P/L
Shane Karchinsky
Mobile: 0412 623 637
Email: capitalland@optusnet.com.au
JAMISON
Coba Construction & Landscaping
Robert Cobanov
Mobile: 0418 623 110
Email: cobaconstructs@bigpond.com
MITCHELL
RAM Constructions
Anthony OBrien
Mobile: 0409 993 937
Email: info@ramconstructions.com.au
OCONNOR
Foxys Landscapes Australia P/L
Terry Fox
Mobile: 0412 487 378
Email: info@foxylandscape.com.au
Please note: All member information was
supplied by Landscape NSW & ACT and
was correct at the time of going to print.
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Backyard Bliss
Michael OHalloran
Mobile: 0408 299 351
Email: b.bliss@bigpond.com
BLACKSTONE HEIGHTS
Bill Bannister
Mobile: 0418 340 901
Email: bill.bannister@bigpong.com
BOAT HARBOUR
All Around Kerbs & Landscaping
Graeme Murfet
Mobile: 0409 028 460
Email: ackiesmum@gmail.com
DEVONPORT
Graham Green - The Garden Doctor
Graeme Green
Mobile: 0407 436 302
Email: grahamgreen7@bigpond.com
Hollister Landscapes
Ben Hollister
Mobile: 0418 343 767
Email: bandahollister@internode.net.au
Landscape Concepts
Simon Curtis
Mobile: 0408 142 080
Email: simon@landscapeconceptstas.com.au
EAST LAUNCESTON
NTL
Nick Tompson
Mobile: 0415 837 699
Email: nick@ntlandscapes.com.au
GRAVELLY BEACH
Riverview Landscapes
David Blazely
Mobile: 0417 342 657
Email: blazely@bigpond.com
KINGS MEADOWS
Professional Lawn Co
Justin Kingston
Mobile: 0417 992 078
Email: prolawnco@bigpond.com
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Jonathan Hearn Landscape Design &
Construction
Jonathan Hearn
Mobile: 0418 130 772
Email: jhlandscape@bigpond.com
my Garden Planner
Martin Ruzicka
Mobile: 0448 266 895
Email: martin@mygardenplanner.com.au
Patrick Graham Landscape Designers
Patrick Graham
Mobile: 0418 830 203
Email: patrick.lynn@bigpond.com
Revilo Landscaping
Greg Oliver
Mobile: 0418 399 390
Email: greg.oliver@bigpond.com.au
Towns Landscaping Pty Ltd
Jason Lowe
Mobile: 0419 032 207
Email: townslandscapingpty@bigpond.com
LEGANA
Pro Edge Yard Improvements
Phil Bennett
Mobile: 0429 580 550
Email: pro-edge@bigpond.com
MARGATE
Fehres Excavations Pty Ltd
Colin Fehre
Mobile: 0427 121 676
Email: cfehre@bigpond.net.au
MOWBRAY
Just Pave
Wayne Anderson
Mobile: 0419 100 799
Email: just.pave@bigpond.com
NEWSTEAD
All About Gardens
Rick Wyllie
Mobile: 0438 342 213
Email: allaboutgardens@bigpond.com
Kiwi Landscaping & Maintenance
Stuart Greig
Mobile: 0400 887 604
Email: kiwi@intas.net.au
ORFORD
Ian Simpson Landscaping
Ian Simpson
Mobile: 0417 391 956
Email: emma@strathayr.com.au
RANELAGH
DeepEarth Sustainable Landscapes
David Driver
Mobile: 0403 926 328
Email: dave@deepearth.com.au
RAVENSWOOD
Danny Shields Paving
Danny Shields
Mobile: 0438 392 465
Email: dannyshieldspaving@live.com.au
RIVERSIDE
John Scolyer Landscapes
John Scolyer
Mobile: 0418 130 993
Email: jscolyer@bigpond.net.au
Tree-Mendous Plantscapes
Gary Daly
Mobile: 0409 978 432
Email: dalymail@tpg.com.au
Atkinson Lawn Care
David Atkinson
Mobile: 0408 139 159
Email: atkinsonlawncare@hotmail.com
SANDY BAY
Garden Design & Maintenance
Henry Weston-Smith
Mobile: 0417 102 904
Email: hss.weston-smith@bigpond.com.au
SOUTH LAUNCESTON
Johnson Landscaping
Nathan Johnson
Mobile: 0448 430 335
Email: nkljohnson@bigpond.com
Nick Galbraith Landscaping Design &
Construction
Nick Galbraith
Mobile: 0417 531 215
Email: nickgalbraithlandscapes@live.com.au
ST LEONARDS
RCD Paving
Owen Milburn & Ron Duncan
Mobile: 0417 331 512
TURNERS BEACH
Classic Landscapes
Ashley Howe
Mobile: 0408 350 184
Email: ashley@classiclandscapes.com.au
ULVERSTONE
Tascape
Samuel Blackwood-Beatie
Mobile: 0417 335 648
Email: samtascape@live.com.au
WEST HOBART
Earthworm
Paul Whelan
Mobile: 0421 184 929
Email: paul@earthworm.com.au
WEST LAUNCESTON
Calverley Landscape
Chris Calverley
Mobile: 0419 333 019
Email: calverlylandscapes@bigpond.com.au
YOUNGTOWN
TH & DK Coghlan Landscaping
Terry Coghlan
Mobile: 0418 360 860
Email: terrycog1@gmail.com
Please note: All member information
was supplied by the Landscape Industries
Association of Tasmania Inc. and was
correct at the time of going to print.
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of Tasmania Inc.
members. For more
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Grass 1 Australia
Stephen Gallatley
Mobile: 0402 037 280
Email: stephen@grass1.com.au
ALBERT PARK
Outside Ideas Victoria
Aaron Superina
Mobile: 0416 049 930
Email: aaron@outsideideas.com.au
ALPHINGTON
Metropolitan Tree Growers Pty Ltd
John Fitzgibbon
Mobile: 0411 710 946
Email: john@metrotrees.com.au
ANGLESEA
Ocean Road Landscaping
Peter Shaw
Mobile: 0418 321 391
Email: info@orl.com.au
ARMADALE
Form Landscape Developments
Luke Wassell
Mobile: 0422 864 887
Email: luke@formlandscaping.com.au
Toms Secret Garden
Tom Remfry
Mobile: 0409 412 699
Email: enquiries@tomssecretgarden.
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ASCOT VALE
Be Inspired Landscapes
Dean Grace
Mobile: 0419 391 508
Email: info@beinspiredlandscapes.com.au
ASHBURTON
Formation Landscape Construction &
Design
Chris Weiss
Mobile: 0402 032 690
Email: chris@formationlandscapes.com.au
Renble Landscaping & Paving
Rob Hocart
Mobile: 0411 460 997
Email: renble1@yahoo.com.au
ASHWOOD
Greenschemes Garden Services
Wayne Denereaz
Mobile: 0412 323 001
Email: greenschemes@optusnet.com.au
Mark Rolton Landscapes
Mark Rolton
Mobile: 0406 372 379
Email: mark@markroltonlandscapes.com.au
ASPENDALE
Abberton Everts & Pauligk (AEP Pools
& Landscapes)
Ryan Pauligk
Mobile: 0435 206 011
Email: info@dslandscaping.com.au
ATTWOOD
Cornerstone Landscape Construction
& Design
Lee Prior
Mobile: 0418 337 361
Email: c_stonelandscape@bigpond.com
BACCHUS MARSH
Your Space Landscapes
Brett Huxtable
Mobile: 0408 141 897
Email: b.jhuxtable@bigpond.com
BAIRNSDALE
Cameron Outdoor
David Cameron
Mobile: 0428 608 782
Email: cameronoutdoor@bigpond.com
BAKERY HILL
Earthtech Landscape Solutions
Sean Klain
Mobile: 0419 394 715
Email: admin@earthtech-landscapes.com.au
BALLARAT NORTH
Jacaranda Landscaping & Paving
Paul Nicholls
Mobile: 0417 398 241
Email: jacarandalandscapes@bigpond.com
BALWYN
Better Exteriors
Mark Navakas
Mobile: 0438 558 094
Email: mark@betterexteriors.com.au
Stephen Graham Landscaping
Stephen Graham
Mobile: 0408 221 300
Email: s.g.l@mac.com
Jane Jones Landscapes
Jane Jones
Mobile: 0417 513 213
Email: jane@jjl.com.au
BAXTER
Merrywood Plants
Chris England
Mobile: 0417 115 758
Email: merrywoodplants@bigpond.com
BAYSWATER
Earthwerx Pty Ltd
Matthew Ingram
Mobile: 0400 789 323
Email: info@earthwerx.net.au
BAYSWATER NORTH
BioGro Pty Ltd
Garry Higgs
Mobile: 0488 102 239
Email: garry@biogro.com.au
Rocks Plus Pty Ltd
Patrick Kasso
Mobile: 0409 097 900
Email: rocksplus@bigpond.com
BEACONSFIELD
Ochre Landscape
Evan Gaulke
Mobile: 0414 439 298
Email: evan@ochrelandscape.com.au
BEACONSFIELD UPPER
Blue Hills Landscape
Ian Merrigan
Mobile: 0411 625 422
Email: liz@bluehillslandscape.com.au
BEAUMARIS
Domain Pools & Landscapes
Tony McLeod
Mobile: 0425 777 546
Email: tony@domainpoolsandlandscapes.
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BELGRAVE SOUTH
Stanbrook Outdoor Creations
Warrick Brooks
Mobile: 0418 357 532
Email: info@stanbrook.com.au
Select Outdoor Solutions
Peter Neagoe
Mobile: 0407 843 063
Email: peter@selectpergolas.com.au
BELMONT
Asco Landscapes
Anthony Seraiocco
Mobile: 0407 847 243
Email: anthony@ascolandscapes.com.au
Smartscapes Garden Construction
Dave Gosling
Mobile: 0417 366 741
Email: dave@smartscapes.com.au
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Ian Kelly
Mobile: 0408 511 766
Email: iankellylandscape@bigpond.com
Groundswell Australia
Danny Wells
Mobile: 0418 350 482
Email: danny@groundswellaustralia.com.au
Flawless Landscaping & Design
Steven Hirst
Mobile: 0409 338 390
Email: info@flawlesslandscaping.com.au
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Kihara Landscapes
Kihara Motoyoshi
Mobile: 0424 982 876
Email: info@kiharalandscapes.com.au
Holticulture
Tim Holt
Mobile: 0409 135 932
Email: tim@holticulture.com.au
Casey Waterworks Pty Ltd
Mark Cardiff
Mobile: 0424 394 917
Email: caseywaterworks@bigpond.com
BERWICK
Birch Landscapes
Mark OBrien
Mobile: 0417 038 948
Email: mobirch@bigpond.net.au
Leaver Landscape Developments
Chris Leaver
Mobile: 0411 172 553
Email: leaverlandscapes@bigpond.com
Winstanley Landscapes Pty Ltd
Bruce Winstanley
Mobile: 0412 178 959
Email: bruce@winstanleylandscapes.com.au
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Dean Walsh
Mobile: 0418 379 096
Email: woodbridgelandscape@bigpond.com
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Franklin Landscape & Design
David Franklin
Mobile: 0401 383 827
Email: david@franklinld.com
Black Rock Landscape Gardening
Chris Dodd
Mobile: 0407 618 133
Email: chris@blackrockgardens.com.au
Greenscapes
Andrew Holman
Mobile: 0416 019 790
Email: greenscapes1@optusnet.com.au
BLACKBURN SOUTH
Prestige Gardens
Philip Brock
Mobile: 0407 520 857
Email: prestigegarden1@optusnet.com.au
BLACKTOWN
Tankworks Australia
Jason Harrington
Mobile: 0423 795 935
Email: jasonh@tankworks.com.au
BLAIRGOWRIE
Natural Style Landscaping Pty Ltd
Stuart Griffiths
Mobile: 0425 724 324
Email: enquiries@naturalstylelandscaping.
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Site Design
Mark Travers
Mobile: 0401 033 953
Email: mark@site-design.com.au
BONBEACH
Elk Landscape Developments
Luke Beilby
Mobile: 0416 793 991
Email: info@elklandscapedevelopments.com
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SJM Landscaping
Stephen Mawson
Mobile: 0408 208 602
Email: sjmlandscaping@optusnet.com.au
Maroondah Landscapes
Russell Sweetman
Mobile: 0423 029 817
Email: russ@maroondahlandscapes.com.au
Parterre Landscapes Pty Ltd
Andrew Cocks
Mobile: 0416 037 902
Email: parterrescapes@bigpond.com
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Garden Planners Landscaping
Rod Hanley
Mobile: 0418 549 092
Email: rod@gardenplanners.com.au
Hartwood Landscapes
Vince Murdica
Mobile: 0412 202 130
Email: hartwood1@optusnet.com.au
Brian Rankin & Staff Pty Ltd
Brian Rankin
Mobile: 0418 353 518
Email: brian@brslandscape.com.au
Gardenridge Pty Ltd
Don Thomson
Mobile: 0419 544 376
Email: don@gardenridge.com.au
BRAESIDE
Geo Fabrics Australia
Andrew Manning
Mobile: 0488 544 858
Email: a.manning@geofabrics.com.au
Landworks Landscaping Pty Ltd
Mark Riccotti
Mobile: 0418 339 731
Email: mark.landworks@bigpond.com
BRIAR HILL
Seasons Landscape
Terry Meehan
Mobile: 0417 329 043
Email: terry@seasonslandscape.com.au
BRIGHTON
GanEden
Iain Shulman
Mobile: 0412 141 228
Email: iain@ganedenlandscaping.com
Goldfish Pools & Landscapes
Digby Roberts
Mobile: 0418 559 202
Email: digby@goldfishpools.com.au
Faulkner & Chapman Landscape Design
Gregg Chapman
Mobile: 0417 381 304
Email: faulknerchapman@optusnet.com.au
Justine Carlile Landscape Design
Justine Carlile
Mobile: 0417 118 593
Email: justine@carlile.net.au
BRIGHTON EAST
Ecoform Landscape Design &
Construction
Tim Van der Horst
Mobile: 0409 003 627
Email: tim.vdh@ecoform.com.au
Ingardens Pty Ltd
Mark Pedley
Mobile: 0418 172 064
Email: mark.pedley@ingardens.com.au
BROWN HILL
Real-Crete
Aaron Parker
Mobile: 0427 527 373
Email: aaron@realcrete.com.au
BRUNSWICK
Small Spaces Garden Design
Kathy Smalley
Mobile: 0414 260 163
Email: kath@smallspaces.com.au
BURNLEY
Eco Outdoor
Cameron Boucher
Mobile: 0418 551 791
Email: cameron.boucher@ecooutdoor.
com.au
BURWOOD
Barefoot Grass
Dan Clohesy
Mobile: 0433 255 223
Email: dan@barefootgrass.com.au
Reece Irrigation - Head Office
Eric Barsky
Email: eric.barsky@reece.com.au
Mark Crellin Landscaping
Mark Crellin
Mobile: 0417 587 202
Email: mcrellin@alphalink.com.au
Landstruct Landscape Construction
Pty Ltd
Cameron Grant
Mobile: 0407 801 076
Email: mail@landstruct.com.au
Spaces and Places
James Craig
Mobile: 0416 066 010
Email: j.craig@spacesandplaces.com.au
Landscape Lifestyle Pty Ltd
Cameron Grant
Mobile: 0407 801 076
Email: cgrant@landarche.com.au
CAMBERWELL
Southern Earth Landscapes
Warren McAlpin
Mobile: 0417 580 553
Email: warren@southernearthlandscapes.
com.au
RHM Landscaping
Richard Munroe
Mobile: 0427 133 110
Email: richard@rhmlandscaping.com.au
Blue Ribbon Gardenscapes
John Matthews
Mobile: 0416 137 732
Email: blueribbongard@optusnet.com.au
Phillip Johnson Landscapes
Phillip Johnson
Mobile: 0417 131 778
Email: info@phillipjohnson.com.au
CAMPBELLFIELD
TigerTurf Australia Pty Ltd
Jo Prothero
Mobile: 0437 852 236
Email: jo@tigerturf.com.au
CAMPBELLS CREEK
Earth Art Landscapes
Grant Saltmarsh
Mobile: 0419 103 957
Email: earthart10@bigpond.com
CANTERBURY
Canterbury Courtyards
Michael Higgins
Mobile: 0419 360 326
Email: ccypaving@bigpond.com
Luminance Night Gardens
David Matthew
Mobile: 0418 566 678
Email: jdm@luminance.com.au
Melpro Developments Master Builders
& Landscape Construction
Timothy Patterson
Mobile: 0416 040 200
Email: tim@mpdmelpro.com.au
CAPE PATERSON
Planned Constructions Pty Ltd
Gavin Bartholomew
Mobile: 0417 595 684
Email: plancon10@bigpond.com
CARGERIE
Biodiverse Garden Design
Pamela Spencer
Mobile: 0428 535 473
Email: biodiverse.landscape.design@
gmail.com
CARLTON
No Ordinary Garden
Katharina Russell-Head
Mobile: 0408 322 548
Email: kathrna@ozemail.com.au
CARRUM DOWNS
Stone Outdoors Pty Ltd
Cameron Bourne
Mobile: 0401 037 588
Email: enquiries@classicstone.com.au
Garden FX Landscaping
Ben Devereux
Mobile: 0407 162 192
Email: gardenfx@bigpond.net.au
Peninsula Prestige Landscaping Pty Ltd
Ian McCurdy
Mobile: 0400 836 833
Email: pengroup@bigpond.net.au
Bayport Landscaping Pty Ltd
Chris Holland
Mobile: 0432 599 388
Email: chrish@bayportgroup.com.au
CHELSEA
Apex Landscapes Pty Ltd
Matt Seymour
Mobile: 0417 489 081
Email: info@apexlandscapes.com.au
Land2Plan
Renee Wicks
Mobile: 0421 676 176
Email: reneeren@hotmail.com
CHELSEA HEIGHTS
Emerald Garden Services
David Street
Mobile: 0433 427 336
Email: streetsahead2z@hotmail.com
CHELTENHAM
Newturf Solutions
David Campbell
Mobile: 0411 247 993
Email: sales@newturf.com.au
Premier Pavers & Stone
Grace Sent
Mobile: 0418 353 175
Email: grace.sent@premierpavers.com.au
Tim Jackett & Associates
Tim Jackett
Mobile: 0418 365 003
Email: jackett.tj@bigpond.com
CHIRNSIDE PARK
Avoca Landscape Construction
Brendan Moore
Mobile: 0413 782 777
Email: avocalc@live.com.au
VIC VIC
The following is a
list of Landscaping
Victoria members. For
more information:
www.liav.com.au
FIND A LANDSCAPER
VIC
CHURCHILL
Gippsland Gardens
Graham Ellman
Mobile: 0427 741 742
CLARINDA
Forever Green - Horticulture Consultant
& Services Pty Ltd
Steven Ford
Mobile: 0402 633 394
Email: forevergreenhcs@hotmail.com
CLAYTON
Anston Paving Stones Pty Ltd
Ken Connor
Mobile: 0409 723 842
Email: pavers@anston.com.au
William Adams Pty Ltd
Brian Zarkov
Mobile: 0419 354 971
Email: brianzarkov@wadams.com.au
CLIFTON HILL
Georgia Harper Landscape Design
Georgia Harper
Mobile: 0412 293 247
Email: georgia@ghld.com.au
Ros McCully Garden Design
Ros McCully
Mobile: 0402 013 035
Email: ros@empirecg.com.au
COLDSTREAM
Blow-It-Mulch
Lyn Geldard
Mobile: 0407 331 588
Email: sales@blowitmulch.com.au
COLLINGWOOD
H2O Designs
Robert Truccolo
Mobile: 0438 085 713
Email: info@h2odesigns.com.au
COWES
Islandscape Transformations
Bill Guy
Mobile: 0418 521 976
Email: debguy58@bigpond.net.au
CRANBOURNE WEST
Anco Seed & Turf
Tim Elligate
Mobile: 0411 882 475
Email: tim@ancoturf.com.au
CROYDON
Landscape Shape & Form
Scott Bartho
Mobile: 0400 999 670
Email: scott@landscapeshapeform.com.au
Michael Enright Landscapes
Michael Enright
Mobile: 0417 381 925
Email: melandscapes@bigpond.com
Majestic Gardens
Gary Roza
Mobile: 0403 035 122
Email: garyroza@bigpond.com
CROYDON HILLS
Stuart Thompson Landscapes
Stuart Thompson
Mobile: 0439 393 494
Email: stuartthompsonlandscapes@
bigpond.com
CROYDON SOUTH
Tony Ploegmakers Landscape & Garden
Maintenance
Tony Ploegmakers
Mobile: 0414 723 429
Email: tonypl@bigpond.com
DANDENONG
Fusion Workforce - Horticultural
Solutions
Courtney Rowe
Mobile: 0407 528 523
Email: courtneyr@fusionworkforce.com.au
Serano Timber & Hardware
Carl Engelmayer
Mobile: 0403 461 613
Email: sales@seranotimber.com.au
Fulton Hogan Construction Pty Ltd
Aaron De-Reus
Mobile: 0419 380 799
Email: aaron.de-reus@fultonhogan.com.au
DANDENONG SOUTH
Ball Australia Pty Ltd
Tony Collins
Mobile: 0402 155 356
Email: tonyc@ballaustralia.com
DARLEY
Evolve Outdoors
Briony Bell
Mobile: 0407 852 764
Email: briony@evolveyouroutdoors.com.au
DARLING SOUTH
Be Green Gardening
Matthew Smith
Mobile: 0414 445 964
Email: info@begreengardening.com.au
DERRIMUT
Nu Vision Landscapes
Paul Baselmans
Mobile: 0402 197 639
Email: nuvision12@optusnet.com.au
DINGLEY
Din San Nurseries
Paul Smith
Mobile: 0419 351 058
Email: mailbox@dinsan.com.au
Suregro
Bob Murphy
Mobile: 0419 138 320
Email: sales@suregro.com.au
DINGLEY VILLAGE
Enviromix (Southern Melbourne) Pty Ltd
Michael Wood
Mobile: 0434 276 953
Email: michael@enviromix.com.au
DOCKLANDS
UDL Group
Gavin Lowe
Mobile: 0409 098 006
Email: glowe@udlgroup.com.au
DONCASTER EAST
Diligent Landscaping
Gary Winter
Mobile: 0408 570 504
Email: gary@diligentlandscaping.com.au
DONVALE
Fine Garden Company
Simon McAuliffe
Mobile: 0418 536 476
Email: finegardenco@gmail.com
Hallmark Landscapes
Bill Bean
Mobile: 0418 392 424
Email: hallmarklscapes@optusnet.com.au
DROUIN
Wes McIntosh Landscapes
Wes McIntosh
Mobile: 0418 515 771
Email: info@wesmcintosh.com.au
EAGLEHAWK
Ian Evans Creative Landscapes
Ian Evans
Mobile: 0418 507 213
Email: ianevanslandscapes@bigpond.com
EAST KEILOR
Terrain Concepts
Marcus Taylor
Mobile: 0412 511 800
Email: marcus@terrainconcepts.com.au
EAST MALVERN
Irwin Landscapes
James Irwin
Mobile: 0438 505 467
Email: irwinlandscapes@gmail.com
ELTHAM
Landspace Constructions
Luke Skimbirauskas
Mobile: 0412 995 864
Email: luke@landspace.com.au
Urbaneco
Charlie Evans
Mobile: 0407 008 322
Email: urbanecoaus@bigpond.com
Robert W Boyle & Assoc Pty Ltd
Robert Boyle
Mobile: 0418 361 170
Email: design@boylelandscape.com.au
John French Landscape Design
John French
Mobile: 0417 568 753
Email: frenchs@netspace.net.au
Outdoor Creations
David Kirkpatrick
Mobile: 0418 356 266
Email: design@outdoorcreations.com.au
ELTHAM NORTH
Richard Baldwin Landscapes
Richard Baldwin
Mobile: 0411 438 358
Email: tribal7@bigpond.com
ESSENDON
Arbour Landscaping Group
Anthony Scott
Mobile: 0419 000 617
Email: arbour@bigpond.net.au
Normark Landscapes Pty Ltd
Dean Anderson
Mobile: 0418 338 492
Email: dean@normark.com.au
Outdoor Landscaping Services
James Sadler
Mobile: 0407 826 713
Email: info@outdoorlandscaping.com.au
FAIRFIELD
Kellock Trading
Martin Kellock
Mobile: 0414 325 939
Email: martin@kellocktrading.com.au
Lump Sculpture Studio
Chris Vassallo
Email: chris@lump.com.au
FERNTREE GULLY
Australian Native Landscape
Construction
Max Thomas
Mobile: 0418 394 888
Email: info@anlc.com.au
FOREST HILL
Noni Young Garden Design
Noni Young
Mobile: 0431 018 495
Email: noni@noniyoung.com.au
FRANKSTON
Plumb Gardens
Pat Briscoe
Mobile: 0434 183 093
Email: pat.briscoe@jimsmowing.net
FRANKSTON SOUTH
Sema Scapes Landscaping & Paving
Andrew Semetas
Mobile: 0418 312 162
Email: semascapes@bigpond.com
GEELONG
Aus Scapes Pty Ltd
Mark Stanesby
Mobile: 0412 046 747
Email: mark@ausscapes.com.au
GEMBROOK
Ausflora Pacific
Sarah Burgess
Email: sarah@ausflorapacific.com.au
Wardales Nurseries Pty Ltd
Joe Wardale
Mobile: 0428 681 911
Email: wardales@dragnet.com.au
GLEN IRIS
Smith & Gordon Wholesale Nursery
Teena Crawford
Mobile: 0412 170 542
Email: sales@smithgordon.com.au
Creative Outdoor Solutions Pty Ltd
Steve Taylor
Mobile: 0409 597 707
Email: steve@creativeoutdoorsolutions.
com.au
GLEN WAVERLEY
Claytek
John McNidder
Mobile: 0414 645 796
Email: claytek@bigpond.com
Scapeworks (Vic) Pty Ltd
Steve Dunbar
Mobile: 0411 598 163
Email: info@scapeworks.com.au
GLENROY
Devon Garden Constructions Pty Ltd
Andrew Jackson
Mobile: 0419 363 785
Email: devongarden@bigpond.com
GMC MORWELL
Mulchxpress
John OConnor
Mobile: 0418 513 577
Email: info@mulchxpress.com.au
GREENVALE
Urban Turf Solutions
Toni DeClase
Mobile: 0450 582 092
Email: tdeclase@urbanturfsolutions.com.au
GROVEDALE EAST
Instyle Gardens Pty Ltd
Joel Barnett
Mobile: 0413 808 623
Email: joel@instylegardens.com.au
HALLAM
Melbourne Brick Company
Chris McCormick
Mobile: 0438 689 838
Email: chris.mccormick@melbournebrick.
com.au
HAMPTON
Simon McCurdy Landscapes Pty Ltd
Simon McCurdy
Mobile: 0408 594 589
Email: smccurdy@sml.com.au
HAMPTON PARK
Plantmark Pty Ltd
Simon Lindsay
Mobile: 0409 544 556
Email: ask@plantmark.com.au
Urbangreen Projects
Arron Vinen
Mobile: 0409 544 253
Email: avinen@urbangreenprojects.com.au
HARKAWAY
Jhodie Goy Designs
Jhodie Goy
Mobile: 0418 134 578
Email: jgoy@alphalink.com.au
HARTWELL
Bright Landscapes
Andrew Bright
Mobile: 0411 754 096
Email: andrew@brightlandscapes.com.au
HAWTHORN
Granite Works Pty Ltd
Ross Leslie
Mobile: 0409 554 525
Email: ross@graniteworks.com.au
Planned Irrigation Projects
Duane Mountney
Mobile: 0413 157 463
Email: dmountney@planned.com.au
MPF Garden Company
Matthew Ferris
Mobile: 0416 075 830
Email: matt@mpfgardencompany.com.au
Living Landscapes Pty Ltd
Chris Brenchley
Mobile: 0412 324 877
Email: livinglandscape@optusnet.com.au
Kings Landscaping Design & Construction
Jason King
Mobile: 0439 851 646
Email: jason@kingslandscaping.com.au
HAWTHORN EAST
Gmac Outdoor Living
Ashley McCorkell
Mobile: 0400 092 900
Email: ash@gmacoutdoorliving.com.au
Carey Cavanagh Landscape Design &
Construction
Carey Cavanagh
Mobile: 0418 587 925
Email: cavlandscaping@bigpond.com
HEATH HILL
Dream-time Wholesale Nursery
Phillip Wratten
Mobile: 0409 429 321
Email: sales@dream-time.com.au
HEATHERTON
Dans Plants Pty Ltd
Daniel Selzer
Mobile: 0418 551 615
Email: info@dansplants.com.au
Landscape Link Pty Ltd
Kevin Gerraty
Mobile: 0413 732 068
Email: sales@landscapelink.com.au
Red Cloud Bamboo
Peter Ravesi
Mobile: 0418 552 170
Email: sales@redcloudbamboo.com.au
HEIDELBERG WEST
Ability Building Chemicals Co
Mike Anderson
Email: service@abilityproducts.com.au
Hi City Industries
Frank Callery
Mobile: 0438 671 400
Email: nursery@hicity.com.au
HEIDELEBERG
Rigson Landscaping
Simon Rigoni
Mobile: 0421 381 995
Email: simon.rigoni@rigson.com.au
HIGHETT
Everris Pty Ltd
David Franklin
Mobile: 0418 350 984
Email: david.franklin@everris.com
AE Natural Harmony Landscapes
Andrew Edwards
Mobile: 0419 722 745
Email: natharm@tpg.com.au
Hoppers Crossing
Earth Aspects Pty Ltd
Adam Cartledge
Mobile: 0413 300 745
Email: sales@earthaspects.com.au
HOWLONG
Landscapability Pty Ltd
Peter Homer
Mobile: 0409 079 771
Email: peter@landscapability.com.au
HUNTINGDALE
Tillage Nursery Group
Lorraine Brooks
Mobile: 0409 177 009
Email: lorraine.brooks@tillage.com.au
Exquisite Gardens (Aust) Pty Ltd
John Woollard
Mobile: 0414 571 175
Email: john@exquisitegardens.com.au
HURSTBRIDGE
The Quality Paving & Landscaping
Company
Tony Gwyther-Jones
Mobile: 0419 343 178
Email: adgwyther.jones@bigpond.com
JUNORTOUN
Iguana Landscapes
Cameron Jet
Mobile: 0423 631 677
Email: iguanalandscapes@bigpond.com
KALORAMA
RB Landscapes
Richard Bellemo
Mobile: 0408 032 947
Email: rblandscapes@gmail.com
KEILOR EAST
ULS Group
Matt Dean
Mobile: 0413 330 388
Email: info@ulsgroup.com.au
KERRIMUIR
Desired Landscapes
Brendan Doyle
Mobile: 0411 660 855
Email: brendan@desiredlandscapes.com.au
KEW EAST
Kilby Park Tree Farm
Robert Hall
Email: info@kilbytreefarm.com.au
Urban Landart
Michael Davies
Mobile: 0421 273 220
Email: urbanlandart@optusnet.com.au
KEYSBOROUGH
PA Kingston Landscapes
Phillip Kingston
Mobile: 0418 327 741
Email: pakingston@hotmail.com
KIALLA WEST
Roy Roberts Landscapes
Roy Roberts
Mobile: 0407 568 515
Email: roy@royrobertslandscapes.com.au
KILMORE
Grassers Greenery
Tina Grasser
Mobile: 0417 539 619
Email: grassersgreenery@hotmail.com
KILSYTH
Warrandale Industries
Michael Billson
Mobile: 0418 565 482
Email: sales@warrandale.com
FIND A LANDSCAPER
VIC
KINGLAKE
Green Acres Instant Lawn
Anthony Gallenti
Mobile: 0407 365 346
Email: greenacres@bigpond.com
KNOX CITY CENTRE
Signature Landscapes
Tyson Owen
Mobile: 0419 579 182
Email: tyson087@hotmail.com
KNOXFIELD
Vivid Landscapes
Robert Mazzanti
Mobile: 0432 648 233
Email: gardens@vividlandscapes.com.au
LANCEFIELD
Mt William Advanced Tree Nursery
Ian Brown
Mobile: 0407 291 517
Email: lynne@advancedtrees.com.au
LAVERTON
Netafim Australia
Justin Wise
Mobile: 0439 368 824
Email: jwise@netafim.com.au
LILYDALE
Unimin Australia Limited
Murray Joseph
Mobile: 0428 349 062
Email: murray.joseph@unimin.com.au
Wells Design Landscapes
Yvonne Wells
Mobile: 0412 364 259
Email: yvonne@wellsdesign.com.au
LOCKWOOD SOUTH
Luke Bullock Landscape Construction
Luke Bullock
Mobile: 0408 130 817
Email: luke.nicolebullock@bigpond.com
LYSTERFIELD
Landscape Plus
Chris Keay
Mobile: 0417 000 209
Email: info@landscapeplus.com.au
MACLEOD
Nova Landscapes
Shane Pratt
Mobile: 0438 540 082
Email: pratty88@hotmail.com
MALVERN
Gardens at Night
Blair Thompson
Email: vic@gan.com.au
KHD Landscape Engineering Solutions
Ken Hitchcock
Mobile: 0419 579 437
Email: khitchcock@ozemail.com.au
Rock N Stone
Peter Koren
Mobile: 0409 363 908
Email: peter@rockvic.com.au
Jenny Smith Gardens P/L
Andrew Seccull
Mobile: 0412 333 448
Email: kate@jsg.net.au
MALVERN EAST
Premier Pumping
Jason Wylie
Mobile: 0419 950 916
Email: info@premierpumping.com.au
Bott Landscapes Pty Ltd
John Bott
Mobile: 0419 285 388
Email: bottlandscapes@optusnet.com.au
Living Colour Landscapes
Andrew Classon
Mobile: 0408 884 459
Email: andrew@livingcolour.com.au
Ashtown Landscapes
Shawn Townsend
Mobile: 0411 355 232
Email: ashtown@iprimus.com.au
Tristan Green Landscapes
Tristan Green
Mobile: 0402 459 108
Email: greentd@bigpond.net.au
Cycas Landscape Design
Mark Browning
Mobile: 0417 301 824
Email: cycaslandscapedesign@ozemail.
com.au
Gardens by Design
Dave Bennett
Mobile: 0408 173 528
Email: davidgbd@gmail.com
MANIFOLD HEIGHTS
Urban Landcraft
Dean Clifford
Mobile: 0417 356 433
Email: urbanlandcraft@bigpond.com
McKINNON
Melbourne Landsculpting Pty Ltd
Daniel Taylor
Mobile: 0430 407 395
Email: melbourne.landsculpting@gmail.com
MENTONE
Petal Landscapes & Paving
Matthew Ledgar
Mobile: 0409 147 636
Email: matthew@petalgroup.com.au
MERNDA
Mark Pettit Landscaping
Mark Pettit
Mobile: 0438 692 206
Email: info@markpettitlandscaping.com.au
E & M Mason
Brett Mason
Mobile: 0415 721 540
Email: bamason@bigpond.net.au
MILL PARK
Jodie Hay Garden Design
Jodie Hay
Mobile: 0418 184 250
Email: jodiehay@gmail.com
MITCHAM
Grandaflora Landscapes Pty Ltd
Paul Conroy
Mobile: 0407 334 621
Email: grandaflora@netspace.net.au
Live in Landscape
Graham Bradtke
Mobile: 0411 590 549
Email: gbradtke@liveinlandscape.com.au
MONBULK
Flemings Nurseries Pty Ltd
Chris Bracher
Mobile: 0416 238 719
Email: cbracher@flemings.com.au
MONT ALBERT
Ian Barker & Associates
Ian Barker
Mobile: 0410 697 749
Email: ian@landscape.net.au
MONTMORENCY
Yarralean Pty Ltd
Graeme Ablitt
Mobile: 0419 882 258
Email: yarralean@optusnet.com.au
MONTROSE
Bark King Group
Bruce Ordner
Mobile: 0403 045 521
Email: bruce@barkking.com.au
We Blow Landscaping
Paul Jennings
Mobile: 0438 069 080
Email: sales@weblow.com.au
Ashleys Garden Creations
Ashley Parker
Mobile: 0418 357 766
Email: agclandscapes@bigpond.com
Stringybark Landscapes
Dale Mills
Mobile: 0419 762 313
Email: stringybarkscapes@bigpond.com
Earthtimberstone.Design
Ben Smith
Mobile: 0433 822 278
Email: ben@etsd.com.au
MOORABBIN
CLS Complete Landscape Solution
Tom Stanley
Mobile: 0422 773 942
Email: tom@completelandscapesolutions.
com.au
MOOROOLBARK
Humphris Nursery Pty Ltd
Barry Humphris
Mobile: 0414 647 750
Email: sales@humphrisnursery.com.au
Greener Visions Landscapes
Jayden Weatherley
Mobile: 0433 991 814
Email: jaydenweatherley@hotmail.com
MORDIALLOC
UrbanStone Pty Ltd
Michael Foster
Email: mfoster@urbanstone.com.au
Webscape Gardens By Design
Mike Webster
Mobile: 0417 515 499
Email: mikewebster@webscapegardens.
com.au
Bayon Gardens
Sean Dowling
Mobile: 0448 877 051
Email: admin@bayongardens.com.au
MORNINGTON
Smart Landscapes
Craig McLachlan
Mobile: 0401 297 940
Email: craig@smartlandscapes.com.au
Greenleaves Australia Pty Ltd
Tim Scott
Mobile: 0418 338 253
Email: tim@greenleaves.com.au
Step Outside Landscape Construction
Scott Anderson
Email: info@stepoutsidelandscaping.com.au
MOUNT CLEAR
Top Hedge
Murray Flitcroft
Mobile: 0414 932 183
Email: murray@tophedge.com.au
MOUNT ELIZA
DJ Landscapes
Andiamo Landscape & Paving
Danny Benac
Mobile: 0438 204 410
Email: info@andiamolandscaping.com.au
Versatile Landscapes
Steven Oakley
Mobile: 0419 887 050
Email: admin@versatilelandscapes.com.au
Victorian Landscape Group
Shane Gardner
Mobile: 0438 109 695
Email: viclandgroup@hotmail.com
MOUNT MARTHA
Green & Gold Landscaping
John Thomson
Mobile: 0419 555 878
Email: green.gold@optusnet.com.au
MOUNT WAVERLEY
DJ Landscapes
Darren Willmott
Mobile: 0408 998 594
Email: djscapes@tpg.com.au
MOUNT EVELYN
Yarra View Nursery
Peter Berthelsen
Email: info@yvn.com.au
Dare Landscaping
Denny Zosel
Mobile: 0414 993 891
Email: darelandscaping@hotmail.com
MOUNT HAWTHORN
Future Turf
Gary McKenzie
Mobile: 0402 816 735
Email: gmack@bigpond.net.au
MOUNT WAVERLEY
Supreme Green Landscaping
Paul Leesment
Mobile: 0409 365 747
Email: landscape@supremegreen.com.au
Programmed Maintenance Services
Adrian Kink
Email: akink@programmed.com.au
Van Leeuwen Green Hort. Service
Hendrik van Leeuwen
Mobile: 0412 499 987
Email: enquiries@vlghort.com
MULGRAVE
Super Gardens
Andrew Grasby
Mobile: 0419 311 066
Email: admin@supergardens.com.au
MULWALA
Watersmart Irrigation
Paul Jenkins
Mobile: 0418 584 873
Email: watersmart1@bigpond.com
NAR NAR GOOD
The Landscape People
Travis Parker
Mobile: 0403 975 378
Email: info@thelandscapepeople.com.au
NARRE WARREN EAST
Speciality Trees
Hamish Mitchell
Mobile: 0409 520 264
Email: h.mitchell@specialitytrees.com.au
Warren Park Nursery
Leanne Officer
Email: l.officer@specialitytrees.com.au
NARRE WARREN NORTH
Warners Nurseries P/L
Michael Warner
Mobile: 0418 351 689
Email: sales@warners.com.au
Pave N Scape
Chris Loxton
Mobile: 0412 382 693
Email: loxton@netspace.net.au
NEWPORT
Inner City Landscapes
Bill Mooney
Mobile: 0438 628 301
Email: info@innercitylandscapes.com.au
NIDDRIE
Urban Horticultural Solutions
Pat Pezzimenti
Mobile: 0417 558 654
Email: pat@urbanhortsolutions.com.au
NORTH CROYDON
Inzuri Garden Design
Inger Amos
Mobile: 0412 174 688
Email: inzurigardens@bigpond.com
NORTH MELBOURNE
HG Turf
Peter Van Leeuwen
Mobile: 0418 325 503
Email: pvl@hgturf.com.au
NORTHCOTE
Happy Valley Landscapes
Roger Badalassi
Mobile: 0419 359 800
Email: vence@provencepassport.com
NUNAWADING
Robertson Building Products
Mark Grech
Mobile: 0418 888 304
Email: markg@robertsons.co
OAKLEIGH SOUTH
Haylen Pty Ltd
Luke Martin
Mobile: 0402 917 760
Email: lmartin@haylen.com.au
OCEAN GROVE
Stone Circle Landscapes
David Chapple
Mobile: 0407 705 706
Email: david@stonecircle.com.au
OFFICER
JGS Landscapes Pty Ltd
Justin Seing
Mobile: 0419 563 764
Email: office@jgslandscapes.com.au
OLINDA
Kim Haddon Landscapes P/L
Kim Haddon
Mobile: 0418 364 276
Email: khaddon1@bigpond.net.au
PAKENHAM
Evergreen Turf
Tony McPhan
Mobile: 0439 373 463
Email: tony@evergreen.com.au
1300 Driveways
Martyna Dahl
Email: sales@1300driveways.com.au
PARK ORCHARDS
Stonelea Exteriors
Marcus Kruger
Mobile: 0411 590 536
Email: info@stoneleaexteriors.com.au
PARKDALE
Covering Ground
Greg Pruitt
Mobile: 0418 771 182
Email: greg@covering-ground.com.au
POINT COOK
Gardens Revisited
Garry Gielens
Mobile: 0407 326 251
Email: gardensrevisited@bigpond.com
J & JJ Developments
Ana Saad
Mobile: 0411 557 482
Email: info@jjjdevelopments.com
PORT MELBOURNE
The Spectrum Group
Matt Faulks
Mobile: 0412 258 358
Email: admin@thespectrumgroup.com.au
International Garden Concepts
Alan La Grange
Mobile: 0417 104 425
Email: alan_la_grange@yahoo.co.uk
PORTARLINGTON
Ned Fairlie Landscape Gardener
Ned Fairlie
Mobile: 0429 142 228
Email: nedandkiersten@aapt.net.au
PRAHRAN
Arbornet
Tony Lizza
Mobile: 0418 501 664
Email: sales@arbornet.com.au
Lachie Andersons Landscapes Pty Ltd
Lachie Anderson
Mobile: 0419 336 528
Email: lachie@lald.com.au
Colombo Design Partnership
Tim Rayson
Mobile: 0418 569 629
Email: tim@colombo.com.au
PRESTON
SJB Landscape
Stephen Beavis
Mobile: 0407 515 565
Email: sjb.landscape@gmail.com
Running River Creations
Matthew Lane
Mobile: 0422 459 262
Email: rrclandscapes@gmail.com
RESEARCH
Native Bush Landscape & Design Pty Ltd
Andy Avard
Mobile: 0418 315 425
Email: nativebush@bigpond.com
TLC Pools
Scott Wynd
Mobile: 0418 331 415
Email: scott@tlclandscapes.com.au
RICHMOND
Julian McCarthy Landscapes P/L
Julian McCarthy
Mobile: 0417 310 083
Email: julian.mc@bigpond.com
Stone Edge Landscapes
John Cronin
Mobile: 0417 574 150
Email: stoneedge@optusnet.com.au
SYER DESIGN
Rohan Syer
Mobile: 0403 757 676
Email: info@syerdesign.com.au
RINGWOOD
Chippys Timber Pty Ltd
Bernie Cummins
Email: bernie@chippysoutdoor.com.au
Pavers Plus Pty Ltd
Tim Finocchiaro
Mobile: 0409 372 937
Email: tim@paversplus.com.au
Nathan Burkett Landscape Design &
Construction
Nathan Burkett
Mobile: 0411 304 641
Email: nathan@nathanburkett.com.au
Semken Landscaping Pty Ltd
Martin Semken
Mobile: 0425 769 931
Email: martin@semken.com.au
PTA Landscapes Pty Ltd
Paul Trotter
Mobile: 0418 330 755
Email: info@ptalandscapes.com.au
Australian Quality Plants & Landscaping
P/L
Wayne De Klijn
Mobile: 0418 319 309
Email: landscape@aql.net.au
FIND A LANDSCAPER
VIC
RINGWOOD
Hamilton Landscapes
Paul Hamilton
Mobile: 0409 285 616
Email: paul@hamiltonlandscapes.com.au
The Landscape Company Victoria Pty Ltd
Glen Brooks
Mobile: 0408 007 240
Email: admin@thelandscapecompany.
com.au
RINGWOOD EAST
Branch Landscaping
Mark Basile
Mobile: 0412 670 874
Email: mark@branchlandscaping.com.au
RINGWOOD NORTH
Esjay Landscapes
Sam Collie
Mobile: 0438 623 619
Email: sam@esjaylandscapes.com.au
ROSEBUD PLAZA
Rosebud Irrigation
Jenny McKay
Mobile: 0418 148 411
Email: jen@rosebudirrigation.com.au
ROWVILLE
Coolabah Landscape Supplies
Paul Christenson
Mobile: 0421 705 500
Email: info@coolabahlandscapes.com.au
CFJ Landscape Design & Construction
Tom Franklin-Jones
Mobile: 0412 507 487
Email: tom@cfjlandscapes.com.au
Coolabah Landscapes
David Jarman
Mobile: 0419 435 449
Email: info@coolabahlandscapes.com.au
RYE
Style N Simplicity
Jessica Derrick
Mobile: 0409 021 393
Email: jesslee1979@hotmail.com
Tintuppa Landscapes
David Humbert
Mobile: 0423 747 212
Email: admin@tintuppa.com.au
James Ross Landscape Design
James Ross
Mobile: 0401 669 927
Email: info@jamesrosslandscape.com.au
SALE
Liz Filmer Landscaping
Liz Filmer
Mobile: 0418 517 272
Email: liz@lizfilmerlandscaping.com.au
SANDRINGHAM
Rietman & Co Pty Ltd
Gavin Rietman
Mobile: 0413 208 777
Email: gavin@rietmans.com.au
Kiama Landscapes & Paving Pty Ltd
Tim Sprague
Mobile: 0413 948 382
Email: tim@kiamalandscapes.com.au
SEAFORD
OSheas Timber and Hardware
Fred Heath
Mobile: 0409 029 078
Email: fredh@osheastimber.com.au
Andrew Whyte Landscape Design
Andrew Whyte
Mobile: 0407 338 788
Email: andrew@whyte.net.au
Turning Japanese
Adam Marshall
Mobile: 0412 364 016
Email: info@turningjapanese.com.au
SEVILLE
Established Tree Transplanters P/L
Matt Davis
Email: info@establishedtrees.com.au
SEYMOUR
StrathAyr
Anthony Campbell
Mobile: 0418 335 364
Email: anthony@strathayr.com.au
SHEPPARTON
Michels Landscaping & Garden Design
Ben Michel
Mobile: 0400 341 127
Email: office@michelslandscaping.com.au
SHOREHAM
Heath Landscape
Robert Heath
Mobile: 0419 000 530
Email: robert@heathlandscape.com
SILVAN
Oz Watergardens
Darryl Hoogeboom
Mobile: 0407 379 665
Email: darryl@ozwatergardens.com.au
SOMERS
Metric Gardens
Mark Pringle
Mobile: 0422 622 981
Email: mark@metricgardens.com.au
SOMERTON
GLG - Green Life Group
Mal Share
Mobile: 0413 430 508
Email: vic@glgcorp.com
SOMERVILLE
Botanix Plant Supply
Carl Soderlund
Mobile: 0419 117 286
Email: info@botanixplantsupply.com.au
TGA Australia
Jon Noonan
Mobile: 0417 554 600
Email: sales@tgaaustralia.com.au
Schemescapes
Adam Schembri
Mobile: 0438 664 452
Email: schemscapes@bigpond.com
Exterior Concept Landscapes
Michael Illman
Mobile: 0417 877 939
Email: michaelillman@bigpond.com.au
SORRENTO
Richard Robertson Landscapes
Richard Robertson
Mobile: 0419 594 214
Email: richard@rrlandscapes.com.au
SOUTH MORANG
TJM Landscapers
Manuel Gutierrez
Mobile: 0409 994 020
Email: manuel.gutierrez@bigpond.com
SOUTHBANK
Watpac
Ken Bartlett
Mobile: 0412 363 957
Email: kbartlett@watpac.com.au
SPRING GULLY
Neale Edwards Garden Design
Neale Edwards
Mobile: 0428 393 233
Email: neale@negardendesign.com.au
ST KILDA EAST
Adam Young Garden Design
Adam Young
Mobile: 0422 228 969
Email: enquiries@adamyoung.com.au
STRATHFIELDSAYE
Blue Stone Landscape Construction
& Design
Scott Bateson
Mobile: 0400 078 913
Email: enquiries@bluestonelandscape.
com.au
STUDFIELD
Yellowstone Landscaping Pty Ltd
Doug Lord
Mobile: 0411 090 820
Email: yellowstonepty@optusnet.com.au
SUNBURY
Sunbury Professional Landscaping P/L
Brad Pietromonaco
Mobile: 0417 359 307
Email: sunpro1@bigpond.net.au
Melbourne Landscaping Pty Ltd
Brett Archer
Mobile: 0417 005 838
Email: info@melblandscaping.com.au
Intrascape
Ben Lauricella
Mobile: 0408 051 456
Email: intrascape@hotmail.com
SUNSHINE
Atlantis Water Management Victoria
Pty Ltd
Sam Nymof
Mobile: 0434 424 059
Email: sam@atlantiscorp.com.au
SUNSHINE WEST
Ausland Landscaping
Nick Foley
Mobile: 0418 538 821
Email: nick@ausland.com.au
Kevin McNamara & Sons
Kevin McNamara
Mobile: 0418 439 818
Email: kevin@tenniscourts.com.au
SURREY HILLS
Natures Best Landscapes Pty Ltd
Erin Green
Mobile: 0411 576 349
Email: erin.green@bigpond.com
TAYLORS LAKES
Xscape
Jack Engel
Mobile: 0425 732 176
Email: info@xscape.net.au
TECOMA
Pacific Australis Pty Ltd
Mark Boys
Mobile: 0425 730 271
Email: landscapes@pacificaustralis.com.au
THE BASIN
Alliance Seeds Pty Ltd
Peter Eardley
Mobile: 0418 399 495
Email: info@allianceseeds.com.au
Plant Multi Nursery Pty Ltd
Paul Allen
Mobile: 0419 371 741
Email: info@plantmultinursery.com
Landart Aust Pty Ltd
Reece Tingay
Mobile: 0418 315 101
Email: landartaust@bigpond.com
THORNBURY
BV Landscapes
Brian Verdon
Mobile: 0425 785 778
Email: bverdon1@bigpond.com
Summit Landscape Consultants Pty Ltd
George Cotsonis
Mobile: 0407 333 883
Email: gcots@optusnet.com.au
TOORAK
Inge Jabara Landscapes
Inge Jabara
Mobile: 0433 399 321
Email: info@ingejabaralandscapes.com.au
TULLAMARINE
Greenmeadows Constructions &
Landscaping
Mark Bolitho
Mobile: 0417 508 966
Email: mbolitho@bigpond.net.au
Excell Gray Bruni
Russell Fox
Mobile: 0407 734 766
Email: rfox@graybruni.com.au
TYNONG
Greenhills Propagation Nursery Pty Ltd
Leah Opie
Mobile: 0417 526 660
Email: enquiries@greenhillspropagation.
com.au
UPPER BEACONSFIELD
Str8line Landscaping
Chris Early
Mobile: 0422 111 677
Email: chris@str8linelandscaping.com.au
UPPER FERNTREE GULLY
Better Exteriors Landscapes
Dean Von Barany
Mobile: 0419 650 030
Email: dvbaustralia@bigpond.com
VERMONT
Better Exteriors Landscapes
Dean Von Barany
Mobile: 0419 650 030
Email: dvbaustralia@bigpond.com
Aquaseeding Services Pty Ltd
Bill Leggatt
Mobile: 0418 544 750
Email: aquaseeding@aquaseeding.com.au
The Garden Company
David Kerr
Mobile: 0400 742 004
Email: david@gco.com.au
The Pool Company
David Kerr
Mobile: 0400 742 004
Email: david@gco.com.au
WANTIRNA
Smart Water Shop
Gary Andrews
Mobile: 0409 393 035
Email: gandrews@smartwatershop.com.au
KBH Developments
Robert Jeeves
Mobile: 0411 410 057
Email: kbhdev@bigpond.com
WANTIRNA SOUTH
Premier Pavements & Landscapes
Greg Govan
Mobile: 0414 800 336
Email: premierpavements@iprimus.com.au
Mike Jansz Landscape Pty Ltd
Matthew Cockman
Mobile: 0407 447 735
Email: matt@mjlc.net.au
Creative Exteriors
Andrew Dauparas
Mobile: 0403 567 383
Email: creative-exterior@hotmail.com
WARRAGUL
Prue Metcalfe Gardens & Design
Prue Metcalfe
Mobile: 0407 883 389
Email: prue@pruemetcalfegardens.com.au
WARRANDYTE
R&B Powell
Bob Powell
Mobile: 0418 174 537
WARRNAMBOOL
Drews Plantscapes
Terry Drew
Mobile: 0401 308 915
Email: indoorplanthire@westvic.com.au
Timandra Garden Design
Alison Aplin
Mobile: 0418 825 625
Email: timandra@westvic.com.au
WATSONIA
Composed Creations Landscaping Pty Ltd
David Sanelli
Mobile: 0411 790 932
Email: david@composedcreations.com.au
WERRIBEE
J&H Price Wholesale Nursery
John Price
Mobile: 0407 355 689
Email: florasolutions@optusnet.com.au
Mark Gabell & Associates
Mark Gabell
Mobile: 0425 793 872
Email: markgg@westnet.com.au
VRC Landscapes
Vince Celestre
Mobile: 0412 453 775
Email: office@vrclandscapes.com.au
WERRIBEE PLAZA
Applied Horticultural Services
Andrew Smith
Mobile: 0407 316 817
Email: andrew@ahsdesign.com.au
WHITTLESEA
Prestige Plants Pty Ltd
Adam Knoll
Mobile: 0423 549 151
Email: adam@prestigeplants.com.au
WILLIAMSTOWN
Transforming Landscapes
Jamie Patterson
Mobile: 0418 382 067
Email: jamie@transforminglandscapes.
com.au
WINDSOR
Jamie Clapham Landscapes
Jamie Clapham
Mobile: 0411 418 636
Email: info@claphamlandscapes.com.au
WODONGA
Brad Andrews Landscaping
Brad Andrews
Mobile: 0418 572 373
Email: bradandrewslandscaping@bigpond.
com
WONGA PARK
All Inclusive Nurseries
Steve Ward
Mobile: 0413 332 365
Email: allinclusive@live.com.au
Mark Schaub Landscapes P/L
Mark Schaub
Mobile: 0418 392 200
Email: mslandscapes@hotmail.com
Warrina Landscaping P/L
Edward Puts
Mobile: 0418 335 071
Email: warrina@bigpond.net.au
WOODEND
Olinda Nurseries
Bruce Hemphill
Mobile: 0417 535 797
Email: bhemphill@olindanurseries.com.au
YARRA GLEN
Jay Vee Landscaping P/L
John Van De Linde
Mobile: 0418 343 331
Email: jayvee@burwood.hotkey.net.au
YARRAVILLE
McLandscapes
Ken McLachlan
Mobile: 0419 552 257
Email: info@mclandscapes.com.au
Fernery and Garden Design
John Dryiski
Mobile: 0402 148 149
Email: fgdesign@bigpond.net.au
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FIND A LANDSCAPER
ADELAIDE
Reece Irrigation
J Geogan
Phone: (08) 8231 2888
Outside Ideas
A Superina
Phone: (08) 8297 2330
Email: aaron@outsideideas.com.au
ALLENBY GARDENS
Programmed Property Services
Phone: (08) 8346 9944
Email: martin.crabb@programmed.com.au
ANGASTON
Barossa Quarries P/L
Stephen Folland
Phone: (08) 8564 2227
Email: info@barossaquarries.com
BERRINBA (Qld)
P Green
Phone: (07) 3299 4423
Email: pdjig.1@bigpond.com
BEVERLY
Exotic Gardens Pty Ltd
Renato Mazzone
Phone: (08) 8268 8088
Email: mz@exoticgardens.com.au
BROARDVIEW
Caroline Dawes Gardens
Phone: (08) 8344 6873
Email: caroline@carolinedawes.com.au
CAMPBELLTOWN
Distinct Landscaping
S Carusi & E Leombruno
Mobile: 0402 292 307
Email: distinctlandscaping@hotmail.com
CHAIN VALLEY BAY (NSW)
LA Skeen
Phone: (02) 4358 2883
Email: leaky@tadaust.org.au
CLARENCE GARDENS
GLGGreen Life Group
J Dominikovich
Phone: (08) 8351 4400
Email: info@groundsandgardens.com.au
CLAYTON (Vic)
Anston Paving Stones P/L
B Grogan
Phone: 1300 788 694
Email: pavers@anston.com.au
CLOVELLY PARK
Bellevue Lawn & Garden
F Shilton
Phone: (08) 8277 9614
Email: blgs@tpg.com.au
COROMANDEL VALLEY
Climate Change Landscape & Design
BR Lawson
Phone: (08) 8358 6598
Email: climatechangelandscape@
bigpond.com
CRAFERS
Hailstone Landscaping
Steve Hailstone
Phone: (08) 8339 4811
Email: steve@hailstonedargendesign.com
Nangare Design
Diana McGregor
Phone: (08) 8339 2284
Email: nangare@gotalk.net.au
DRY CREEK
Wholesale Plants & Products Pty Ltd
C Norman
Phone: (08) 8262 7787
Email: craig@wholesaleplants.com.au
BPF Equipment
Ben & Terry-Anne Pritchard
Phone: (08) 8262 1000
Email: admin@bpfequipment.com.au
ECHUNGA
Blue Gum Design & Garden Maintenance
Amy Baggs
Phone: (08) 8388 8076
Email: bluegumdesign@bigpond.com
EDWARDSTOWN
Somerset Landscaping
Phone: (08) 8297 7295
Email: somscape@chariot.net.au
ELIZABETH SOUTH
Customstone SA
D & M Williams
Phone: (08) 8252 9633
Email: info@customstonesa.com.au
FULLARTON
Piccadilly Landscapes Pty Ltd
C Hannam
Mobile: 0412 818 967
Email: info@easternbazaar.com.au
FULLHAM
Gardens Australis
Alan Fisher
Phone: (08) 8353 0990
Email: apgfisher@internode.on.net
GLENSIDE
City of Burnside
John Draper
Phone: (08) 8366 4254
Email: jdraper@burnside.sa.gov.au
GLYNDE
Adelaide Innovative Landscaping
T Locampo
Phone: (08) 8165 0344
Email: info@adelaideinnovative.com
GOLDEN GROVE
Garden Grove Supplies
Rick Delloro
Phone: (08) 8251 1111
Email: rickd@gardengrove.com.au
GOOLWA BEACH
Baileys Fertilisers
R Sheridan
Mobile: 0488 143 252
Email: ryan@baileysfertiliser.com.au
GREENACERS
Reece Irrigation
Tony Pokarier
Phone: (08) 8367 6222
Email: tony.pokarier@reece.com.au
GREENOCK
Tookoo Landscape Design
T Obst
Phone: (08) 8562 8365
Email: tookoo@internode.on.net
GREENWITH
Land Sculpture
C Coombs
Phone: (08) 8380 5166
Email: landsculpture@bigpond.com
HAHNDORF
ARO Educational Services Pty Ltd
Michael & Silvia Coulson, Neil Green
Phone: (08) 8339 1066
Email: aroeducation@bigpond.com
HENLEY BEACH SOUTH
Carolyn Corletto
Phone: (08) 8355 2225
Email: agcorletto@bigpond.com.au
HIGHBURY
Exterior Concepts
F Ross
Phone: (08) 8396 3333
Email: exteriorconcepts@bigpond.com
HILLBANK
Metro Pavers
B Clark
Phone: (08) 8252 5873
Email: bernieclark1@bigpond.com.au
HILTON
Green Star Design Studio
James Worth
Mobile: 0424 148 422
Email: james@greenstardesign.com.au
HOVE
Le Capitain Fisheries Pty Ltd
CE Bell
Mobile: 0413 945 749
Email: mjste@bigpond.net.au
Munns Instant Lawn
P Munn
Phone: (08) 8298 0555
Email: info@paulmunnsinstantlawn.com.au
INGLE FARM
Boral Industries
C Condo
Phone: (08) 8425 0400
Email: Charlie.condo@boral.com.au
INGLEWOOD
Adelaide Garden Design
M Wright
Phone: (08) 8380 5204
Email: andnadz@bigpond.com
KENSINGTON
Beryl Bredon Landscape Design
Beryl Bredon
Phone: (08) 8361 3702
Email: beebredon@gmail.com
KENT TOWN
Gardens at Night
Jane Best
Phone: (08) 8362 9522
Email: showroom@gardensatnight.com.au
Neighbour Labour New Landscapes
Pty Ltd
D Janzow
Phone: (08) 8362 0129
Email: info@neighbourlabour.com.au
LARGS NORTH
Landscape Construction Services
R Wood
Phone: (08) 8249 9799
Email: rwood@lcslandscape.com.au
LONSDALE
Landscape Techniques
J Hooper
Mobile: 0402 788 133
Email: josh@landscapetechniques.com.au
Reece Irrigation
Steven Harding
Phone: (08) 8186 4255
Email: steven.harding@reece.com.au
LOXTON
Riverland Creative Gardens Pty Ltd
S Emery
Phone: (08) 8584 4883
Email: steve@riverlandcreativegardens.
com.au
MAWSON LAKES
Top Cat Landscaping Services
Trevor Lock
Phone: (08) 8260 5569
Email: top_landscaping@bigpond.com
MAYLANDS
A Room With A View Garden Design
GS Otto
Phone: (08) 83628442
Email: gayleo@tpg.com.au
MILE END
Garden Culture Pty Ltd
M Hattam
Phone: (08) 8234 5945
Email: info@gardenculture.com.au
MODBURY HEIGHTS
Gullyscapes
Wayne Kitschke
Phone: (08) 8263 2129
Email: wayne@gullyscapes.com.au
MOUNT BARKER
Cinco Gardens
C & S Leary
Phone: (08) 8391 4912
Email: info@cincogadens.com.au
MUNNO PARA DOWNS
Your Plant Source
L Van Soest
Mobile: 0414 749 917
Email: leevansoest@bigpond.com
NETHERBY
TAFE Horticultural Centre
S Wirkus
Phone: (08) 8372 6824
Email: simone.wirkus@tafe.sa.edu
NEWTON
Newtons Landscaping & Building
Supplies
D Phillips
Phone: (08) 8415 7706
Email: danielp@newtonsand.com.au
NOARLUNGA
City of Onkaparinga
P Boulden
Phone: (08) 8384 0164
Email: phibou@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au
NORTH ADELAIDE
David Baptiste Garden Design
David Baptiste
Phone: (08) 8267 6633
Email: d.baptiste@optusnet.com.au
NORTH BRIGHTON
Andy Muirhead
Mobile: 0411 024 680
Email: andymuirhead1@hotmail.com
NORTH PLYMPTON
Harris & Noonan Landscaping
D Harris
Phone: (08) 8294 2694
Email: vaughan@harrisandnoon.com
NORWOOD
Pro Ag Consulting
PA Barnett
Phone: (08) 8332 0199
Email: phil@proagsoil.com.au
OLD NOARLUNGA
Great Southern Landscape Supplies
Phone: (08) 8327 1800
Email: enquiries@
greatsouthernlandscapesupplies.com.au
PARA HILLS
Mr BS Landscaping & Garden Care
R Baker
Phone: (08) 8281 1808
Email: info@mrbslandscaping.com.au
PARA HILLS WEST
Hicks Instant Turf
R Hicks
Phone: (08) 8258 2488
Email: info@hicksturf.com.au
PARKSIDE
Landscaping Ideas & Design Centre
A Pole
Phone: 0433 324 602
Email: andrew@landscapingideascentre.
com.au
ROSE PARK
Wax Design
A Balmer
Phone: (08) 8463 0886
Email: amanda@waxdesign.com.au
ROSEWATER EAST
Jeffries
Nathan Syme
Phone: (08) 8368 3555
Email: nrs@jeffries.com.au
ROSEWORTHLY
WBJ Sustainable Landscapes
Wendy Meech
Phone: (08) 8524 8501
Email: wbj.consulting@bigpond.com
Magill
Clive Smith
Phone: (08) 8365 9029
SALISBURY DOWNS
World of Pebble & Chips
M Taylor
Mobile: 0410 124 924
Email: info@wopc.com.au
SALISBURY NORTH
Superlawn SA
A Heyne
Phone: 1300 379880
Email: superlawnsa@bigpond.com
SEATON
Gardens For Living
L Tassone
Phone: (08) 8353 6781
Email: leah@gardensforliving.com.au
STEPNEY
Paul Jackson Gardens
Paul Jackson
Phone: (08) 8265 4968
Email: paul@pauljacksongardens.com.au
Waterpro Pty Ltd
C Adams & M Pierotti
Phone: (08) 8363 6050
Email: sales@waterpro.com.au
STIRLING
Form Landscape Design
A Hearne
Phone: (08) 82150215
Email: angela@formdesign.net.au
Summit Projects & Construction
C Wake
Phone: (08) 8390 0148
Email: note@summitl.com
SUMMERTOWN
Susan Steer Garden Design
Susan Steer
Phone: (08) 8390 3491
Email: susan.steer@bigpond.com
SURREY DOWNS
Visual Landscape Gardening P/L
K Starr & A Rogers
Phone: (08) 8251 5239
Email: visuallandscape@adam.com.au
THEBARTON
Civil Train SA
A Haste
Phone: (08) 8111 8000
Email: dbear@civilcontractors.com
Dig It Landscapes Pty Ltd
GD & M Mann
Phone: (08) 8352 6589
Email: heathc@digit.com.au
TUSMORE
Henrietta Wighton Garden Design
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Adelaide Pressed Metal ........................................... 46
Alexander Wilkinson Design .........................214, 215
Amber Tiles ................................................................. 51
Art In Green ..............................................................110
Asset Landscapes ...........................................126, 127
A Total Concept ................................................... 25, 90
Bali House & Garden ................................................. 37
Barrowar...........................................................254, 255
Beau Homes & Swimming Pools.................166, 169
CastStone ..................................................................234
C4sun Australia ..............................................212, 213
Cinajus .................................. 224, 226, 228, 231, 291
Clearpond ...................................................................... 2
Complete Landscape Care ........................................ 69
Conzept Landscape Architects ................................. 43
Cool Water Landscapes ...........................................142
Customstone SA .......................................................216
Deco Panels ................................................................ 65
Don Barrett ................................................................. 66
Dry-Treat ....................................................................232
Ecodesign .........................................................144, 147
Endless Spas ............................................................... 12
Entanglements ................................................200, 201
Eyeleds .............................................................192, 193
Fotti Outdoor Collections .......................................... 31
Franklin Landscape & Design ........................... 94, 97
Fresco Frames .................................................186, 187
Garden Artisans .......................................................154
Gardens At Night ............................................190, 191
Glosswood .................................................................... 4
Good Manors Pools + Gardens ...................... 18, 164
Granite Works ............................................................. 94
Heliocol ........................................................................ 59
House of Bamboo ....................................................... 8
International Ceramics .............................................. 15
Jati ................................................................................ 10
ITW Proline .......................................................240, 241
JW Concepts ............................................136, 138, 141
Kellock Trading ........................................................... 21
Kellyville Landscape Supplies ................................ 70
Keverton Outdoor ...................................................... 38
Knotwood ........................................................238, 239
Landart Landscapes ................................................... 98
Landscape Constructions ................................... 23, 86
Landscape Environs .................................................232
Landscape Industries Association of SA ...............209
Landscape Industries Association of Tas ..............274
Landscape Industries Association of WA .............270
Landscape Queensland Industries ........................258
Landscapes WA ........................................................148
Landscaping Australia .............................................260
Landscaping Victoria................................................162
Laminex ................................................................ 6, 184
Lifestyle BBQs ..........................................................181
Living Creations Landscapes .................................122
Lujo ............................................................................172
Lynx BBQs ................................................................... 35
Maison A European Design ..................................... 17
Manna Landscapes .................................................108
Marble Plus ......................................................220, 221
Marco Stone ............................................................... 52
Melbourne Landscaping Group ....................132, 135
Natureworks .............................................................198
Newforms Landscape Architecture ........................ 78
Outdeco ............................................................204, 205
Outrigger Awnings .................................................... 93
Outside In ....................................................... 104, 106
Ozbreed ..........................................244, 245, 246, 247
Oz Thatch ....................................................... 206, 208
Patrick Graham Landscaping .................................158
Paul Jackson Gardens ......................................... 82, 85
Permathene .....................................................242, 243
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Polito Wood Fire Ovens ..........................................183
Quartzon ....................................................................236
Queensland Family Pools .......................................170
Reflective Gardens ..................................................152
Rockmark Sandstone ....................................... 45, 222
Rolling Stone Landscapes.................................. 27, 72
Ross Williams Landscaping ....................................160
Royalle Outdoor Furniture ........................................ 60
Shadeform Sails ..............................................210, 211
Simpson Landscapes ...............................................256
SunBriteTV .................................................................177
Surface Gallery ........................................................... 33
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The Galvin Group ............................................100, 103
The Labyrinth Garden ....................................114, 117
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The Sculpture Garden ............................................... 57
The Wicker Man .......................................................194
Think Outside ............................................................. 28
Urban Escape ............................................................128
Wildcat Industries ...........................................188, 189
Wistow Bluestone Quarries....................................218
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