Sustainable landscapes and gardens

When it comes to sustainable landscape design in Australia, the key messages are to plant appropriately for the varying climates. We look for gardens that are beautiful but also do the job required by providing food, shade, habitat, shelter and respite. Green minded landscapes use less hard surfaces so that they are more permeable. They are planned alongside the house to engage the occupants and work with sight lines. They work best when they are easy to access and draw occupants outside.

Second Wind

Issue 81

The courtyard garden of a seminal work of architecture is transformed into a canvas for seasonal light and shadow.

Sweet As

Issue 76

Melbourne apiarist and architect Nic Dowse’s collective, Honey Fingers spreads the joy of beekeeping.

Tricks and Texture

Issue 75

Landscape architect Tim Nicholas has used design smarts to full effect in this textural, Japanese-inspired garden.