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.
How to Plan a Low-Maintenance Garden Design in Australia
A practical guide to planning a low-maintenance garden in Australia. Learn what matters most before you design, plant, or build your garden.
There Is No Such Thing as a No-Maintenance Garden
There is no such thing as a no-maintenance garden.
But there is such a thing as a garden that fits your life.
Low-maintenance gardens aren’t about doing nothing. They’re about making the right design decisions early, so care becomes predictable, manageable, and calm over time.