Gardens

Even ripe oranges can be tinged with green. An orange tree full of ripe fruit is something every dooryard cit

You only need a brief encounter with landscape designer Fran Hale of Peachy Green to get a sense of what her gardens are like. Open-hearted and personable, Fran exudes an instant feeling of warmth and calm. She is the kind of girl you feel comfortable pouring your heart out to within a few minutes of meeting. She’s also one seriously talented landscape designer.

We recently visited Fran in her brand new studio space at the base of Nightingale 2.0 in Fairfield, to learn more about her human approach to landscape design.

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Things You\’ll Need Mason jarGallon plant containerPotting soilOrganic compostMulchWood garden stakes, 6-by-1/2-inc

Any areas of new lawn that aren\’t green and healthy signify a problem. A new lawn that is turning brown and d

Familiarize yourself with grading plans to better communicate with your landscaper. You envision a garden wal

A simple brief can be a beautiful thing – and there are few briefs more simple that ‘I have a garden that is not really working, can you help?’

Spirit Level Designs took this brief and ran with it, translating the minimalist Japanese aesthetic of the Bellevue Hill home into a lush and luxurious garden. Sandstone and smokebush mingle to create a space of serenity, with a vibrant splash of turquoise with a paradise pool.

Will Studd came into our lives in the best way possible: cheese. The internationally acclaimed cheese expert, writer and TV host is responsible for creating, importing and distributing some of the best cheeses you’ll find in Australia.

But Will isn’t just about the cheese. He’s also a passionate gardener and has created a lush, sub-tropical wonderland, complete with over 180 species of palm trees, and a huge vegetable garden in his Byron Bay home.

After our team photographed this lush paradise in Byron a few months ago, Georgina Reid of The Planthunter caught up with Will to learn more about his gardening journey across two states, and his commitment to the process.

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