Garden design

21 cards. Each one is a 40-second story with a five-minute read behind it.

1. How a Melbourne florist uses a 10-acre estate to redefine floral designIn the cool, moist hills of the Dandenong Ranges, Cherrie Mirikelse-Pavlou finds more than just peace. This expansive estate serves as a living laboratory where unusual cultivars …
2. How to protect your trees when the builders arriveMajor renovations don't just affect your walls; they can devastate your landscape. When construction begins, your most precious trees face a silent threat from root disturbance. K…
3. The artist who treated nature as a religion and a canvasHans Heysen didn't just paint the Australian landscape; he lived within it, shaping a garden that served as both a sanctuary and a studio. In the Adelaide Hills, his legacy surviv…
4. Why your garden's success depends on mastering the seasonal dance of lightA sunny summer afternoon can quickly turn into a period of extreme stress for many plants. To build a resilient landscape, you must look beyond the current season and plan for the…
5. Why one homeowner chose to put the garden first and the house secondIn an era of urban blocks dominated by concrete, one property flips the script by integrating nature into the floorplan. By prioritizing habitat over footprint, the owners created…
6. Why your garden should be more than just a collection of pretty plantsGardening is often viewed as a hobby, but for those in high-stress professions, it can be a vital psychological tool. By designing outdoor spaces specifically for respite and repl…
7. How to adapt a formal European cloister garden for a subtropical climateTraditional cloister gardens rely on rigid geometry and precise hedging, but European plants often fail in warmer regions. By swapping species for climate-hardy alternatives and f…
8. Transform your blank walls into lush, living features with these simple vertical gardening techniquesVertical gardens offer a brilliant way to maximize small spaces without requiring complex irrigation or massive budgets. By selecting the right structural support, choosing a cohe…
9. How to transform a challenging steep block into a thriving, low-impact garden sanctuaryBuilding on a steep battle-axe block requires clever engineering to manage water and terrain. By utilizing terracing, strategic drainage systems, and site-specific planting, you c…
10. Why 300 tons of stone is the secret to a functional gardenA dream garden in Hobart isn't just about aesthetics; it’s an engineering feat. By hauling massive amounts of stone and sculpting the land, homeowners can create a space that mana…
11. The 40-tonne rock that created a permanent waterfallIn the steep hills of Leura, a weekend retreat features a landscape so seamless it feels ancient. One of its most striking features is a cascading waterfall and pool, engineered b…
12. Beyond decoration: how a single branch can represent the entire universeTo many, flower arranging is mere decoration. But in the Japanese art of Ikebana, a single stem is a cosmic map. Discover how this ancient practice uses asymmetry and intentional …
13. How designers turned a steep sandstone slope into a functional sanctuaryDiscover how landscape architects transformed a challenging, vertical site in Cammeray into a multi-level garden. This project demonstrates how to overcome severe soil depth restr…
14. Expert advice on cultivating and curating your personal garden sanctuaryProfessional landscape architects and competition adjudicators share essential techniques for plant care and garden design. This session provides practical guidance for enthusiast…
15. How to approach garden design with professional insights from Kate SavillGarden designer Kate Savill shares foundational principles for planning outdoor spaces. This session from the 2020 Tatton Park at Home event offers a practical starting point for …
16. How to curate harmonious plant combinations for your garden spaceThe Royal Horticultural Society shares expert guidance on selecting plant pairings to elevate your garden design. This session features insights from Bluebell Nursery, offering pr…
17. Bringing French Chateau Elegance to the Australian LandscapeDiscover how classic French garden design can be adapted for local environments. This segment explores the intersection of formal chateau aesthetics and native Australian flora.
18. How a Swiss landscape journey inspired a sanctuary garden at ChelseaDesigner Lilly Gomm travels through Switzerland to gather inspiration for her Swiss Sanctuary garden. This video offers a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process of transla…
19. How to transform a sprawling landscape into a curated floral sanctuaryDesigning a garden is more than just planting seeds; it is about intentionality. From managing water levels to selecting specific floral collections, the transition from a wild sp…
20. How your garden lighting might be disrupting the natural rhythm of wildlifeWe often use lights to highlight our favorite garden features, but artificial illumination does more than just illuminate the night. It can fundamentally alter the behavior of the…
21. One of the world's most influential gardens was a ruined farmstead in 1930.When Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson bought Sissinghurst in Kent, it had no electricity or running water, just a few nut trees, a quince and a tangle of old roses. Over th…

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