Harbord was a very fun project where creative freedom was encouraged. Highlights include the unique letter box, hedge of ficus lyrata and the juxtaposition of course Sandstone with honed Bluestone. Photos from an iphone! Stay tuned for updated photos.

Formal planting was chosen for the front to heighten the sense of arrival. Clean lines and restrained planting also help to achieve a space that appears to be very neat and tidy.

An informal planting scheme was chosen for the rear which aids in creating a relaxed environment. As the large Grass Trees were existing we felt it would be sacrilegious to remove them. We repeated the Liriope ‘Evergreen Giant’ as used in the front to replicate native grasses amongst the Grass Trees. Using the same plants front and rear helps connect both spaces, thus providing continuity with both front and rear – important in achieving a overall balanced garden.

A garden needs to reflect its surrounding architecture. This is even more important when dealing with amazing architecture such as this! We chose to limit the use of colour and work with varying tonal variations of green, to achieve interesting contrasts that was not obtrusive. The use of clean lines, plus the combination of contemporay and classic planting help to compliment the house.