Ideas for this garden please
Rhoda C
4 years ago
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julie herbert
4 years agoannb1997
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Comments (16)having done the same thing many years ago i can make the following suggestions: ...have a good all weather drive and parking area for a crowd of house builders and visitors before the house is built, plan for a fenced off dam to attract wildlife that can be viewed from the house, if you have any slopes reseach "haha" for dividing areas, your local council or Agricultural dept should be able to advise plants native to the area, concentrate on trees and big shrubs (planted in groups and heavily mulched) before you worry about garden beds, invest in perfect planting holes with plastic tree guards and an irrigation system (even a plastic bottle of water upside down next to the new planting will help) invest in some basic fencing tools and start dividing the property into separate areas for specific purpose, starting with a house paddock small enough to mow with a domestic mower, keep the majority of trees and big shrubs outside the house paddock a good fire break away from the house (check out fire prevention for your area) don't build a house meant for the suburbs on your property, create shade near the house with extensive verandahs and pergolas to create shelter from sun and wind from every direction, build your garage or big shed away from the house with a covered walkway creating sheltered courtyards (like an English walled vege garden) plan for water tanks to save water off every roof (including the chook house)...our best idea was a big covered alfresco area carefully screened with shade cloth and a locking door...kept out flies and snakes, great safe space for little kids and dogs as well as room for a table seating 20 for Christmas. Illness forced our retirement from the property just as trees were reaching maturity so make sure your trees are planted first to give you the opportunity to enjoy them sooner and very best of of luck with your new life...See MoreSide garden ideas
Comments (10)I agree with asquithoatley. If you want to keep the central lawn then the concrete around the sides is the obvious area to address. Along the house the path accesses the clothesline and the sitting area. Along the metal fence it seems to do very little except obstruct the potential for a lusher more private more inviting space. Towards the view I feel like I would do something to cover that balustrade because at the moment it seems to provide a good view of a rooftop, but perhaps that's just the photo....See MoreIdeas for a native garden
Comments (16)I'd endorse MB Design & Drafting re getting a landscaper to give you a design. This can as basic or as complicated as your preferences and budget allow. From this, you can do the actual work and fill in the detail. As an example, a low cost option will perhaps have an area outlined with the suggestion of, say, Callistemon and you go to your local nursery who would know which variety does well in your area. I was surprised how inexpensive it can be. A reliable business will give you a quote. And a couple of hundred here can save you lots! Be prepared for your appointment. Do your homework about soil type, microclimates, wind directions, sun exposure, foot & vehicle traffic etc etc. Pull together a list of usage, ie do you want a barbecue area, do you have children or a dog, where you'd like the clothes line. Search Houzz for photos of gardens that you like, regardless of area suitability, so the designer can see your personal aesthetic. And finally, if possible, choose a local who can give you a few client referrals (also ask the local nursery for a reference) Hope you have many years enjoying your garden, which will be lovely, whatever you choose to do, because...plants, outside, nature......See MoreUgly orange brick and front garden ideas... Please!
Comments (15)Orange brick looks good with beige https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/traditional-exterior-traditional-exterior-nashville-phvw-vp~6689812 with gray with green...See MoreRhoda C
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