Garden Design, Construction and Gardening Articles
This articles section brings together clear, practical writing on garden design, landscape construction, planting, and how outdoor spaces are planned, built, and maintained over time. It is intended as a growing resource for homeowners who want to better understand their gardens, make informed decisions, and avoid costly or short lived outcomes.
The articles span a wide range of topics, from foundational garden design principles and plant selection, to construction considerations, materials, maintenance, and emerging approaches such as online garden design services. Some pieces focus on strategy and planning, others on practical detail, but all are grounded in real world garden projects and Australian conditions.
Rather than offering generic inspiration, the emphasis is on explaining how and why design decisions are made. This includes understanding climate, soil, water use, budget constraints, and how gardens evolve as they mature. The goal is to help readers connect ideas with action, whether they are building a garden themselves, working with a contractor, or using an online garden plan as a starting point.
Over time, this collection will continue to expand to reflect different garden styles, site conditions, and ways of working. Read together, the articles are intended to support thoughtful, resilient gardens that function well now and into the future.
Why landscape design feels so expensive
Why landscape design can seem expensive, how fees compare to construction costs, and what homeowners are really paying for when they hire a professional designer.
What is the most expensive part of landscaping and what is the cheapest?
A practical breakdown of landscaping costs, from the most expensive construction elements to the cheapest, and where design fits in overall.
What You Should Be Paying for a Landscape Design
A clear breakdown of landscape design phases, what each stage includes, and how fees are typically structured using real construction budgets.
6 Garden Planning Mistakes to Avoid
Avoid the most common garden planning mistakes before you sketch anything. Learn what goes wrong early and how to plan your garden properly from the start.