You can make a huge difference to how your front garden looks with some very simple and budget-friendly ideas.

Before you start planning any landscaping project, it’s important to step outside and take a look at how you are using your space now, and figure out what you really want from it. 

Does it suit your lifestyle? Do you want an area to sit in, or simply look at and enjoy? Do you need more privacy or more spaces for the kids to play in? This will help you choose the right elements to add to really create a space you will love.

Everyone has their own budget and priorities, and the best part about landscaping is that there is no one right way to do it. 

12 Simple Front Garden Ideas 

So whether you have a large or restricted budget, large or small yard, here are our top 12 simple front garden ideas that you can gain inspiration from to improve the look and enjoyment of your home.

1. Wall Garden / Vertical Garden

A wall garden is an excellent alternative if you lack the space for a traditional garden or are just looking for a minimalistic front garden design.

A vertical garden makes you feel like you’re surrounded by greenery.

There are several different ways you can build your garden from the ground up. 

You can create a metal mesh and hang potted plants.

You can use pallets as wall planters.

You can use climbers and colourful flowering plants to brighten up your space

Or you can simply take advantage of trailing plants and create a lush green wall without much work –there are many hanging plants, like Devils Ivy that are also very low maintenance!

2. Layer Plants

Selecting different plants and layering them with varying heights can make it seem like your front yard is much more spacious than it actually is – while adding privacy and interest to your space.

If your front garden space isn’t large, use layering to create an illusion of a bigger space.

3. Swinging Chairs

Adding a garden chair, swing seat, or hammock is a fun twist to your outdoor space, is a low maintenance front garden idea.

It’s a very cozy setting and an excellent way for you to spend your lazy Perth summer days outdoors with a book or a chilly night gazing at the stars.

4. Outdoor Table Set

We live in sunny Perth, so an outdoor eating and entertaining area is a must and adds a comfortable, homey vibe to your front garden. 

You can go for the traditional outdoor sitting arrangement for enjoying a coffee in the sun.

Or maybe you can try to be a little creative with your sitting space and use decking and throw pillows for a more minimal, versatile sitting and hangout area.

5. Pathway

Create an entrance that welcomes visitors and keeps shoes clean and dry with a pathway that also complements the look of your front garden design. There are so many materials, from gravel to paving stones and pebbles that can make your pathway not just functional but a feature of the front of your home.

Using stepping stones and pavers is, by far, one of the best ways to build an elegant pathway to your front door and is a great way to use colours that will complement the theme of your garden or home decor.

6. Garden Ponds

Building a small pond in your front garden is not as complicated as you may think. 

You can build a pretty little pond right next to your front porch and make it look even more aesthetically pleasing by using different kinds of pebbles and plants.

While you may choose to add fish to your pond, it will require more effort and maintenance on your part, with regular cleaning and care required. Just a pond on it’s own, surrounded by greenery that bubbles and creates the sounds of running water makes a great feature and a relaxing addition to any garden.

7. Water Fountains

If a pond isn’t for you, there are many water fountains that basically take care of themselves and make a striking addition to your garden while creating audible soothing water sounds. Water is an extremely soothing element to add to your front garden. 

So, if you’re looking for low maintenance front garden ideas that incorporate water into your front garden design, just google garden water features, and you’ll get fantastic inspirations like this one.

8. Creative Centrepieces

Instead of trying to come up with something extravagant, if you have a small garden, just create a beautiful centrepiece by planting a large bowl with low maintenance plants like succulents that can dress up an outdoor table or corner of your outdoor area.   

Even this simple combination of water, rocks, and greenery in a large bowl can add interest and become its own feature in your garden area.

9. Modern Lighting

Give your front yard an elegant look with modern and creative lights to add highlights to certain areas or plants and make your garden a stunning place to enjoy at night.

These days, there are so many inventive outdoor lights that you can choose from, which means you can easily pick out something that’s unique and suits your area and budget

Built-in lighting is a great option and a more subtle way to make walking outside at night safer while showcasing the shapes and elements of your garden.

From illuminating your pathway, spotlighting along your garden beds or including built-in lighting around your deck, we love what garden lighting brings to a space.

10. Natural Materials

Don’t just think plants or concrete when creating your front garden, mixing natural elements like stone and wood add interest and add a softer, more natural feel to your front garden design.

You can add a few touches of greenery and water to complete the landscape for a very low maintenance front yard that still looks striking.

11. Use Every Corner

If you want more space for the kids or pets to play, use the nooks and crannies around your home for creating spots of colour with plants, pots and other garden elements. Front garden design ideas like these, leave the majority of your space free for lawn, while still creating interest and a beautiful garden area to enjoy.

This allows you to keep the rest of your front yard minimalistic while adding a little bit of flair.

12. Pot Plant Staging

Turn the humble pot plant into a beautiful garden feature by mixing sizes and shapes to create a layered look.  

Our top tips – don’t choose an even number; go with either three or five pots. Odd numbers create interest. For a minimal look, have a single plant in each, or pack tall, medium and hanging plants in each pot for a lush, abundant look – this look is our favourite.

And those are our best front garden ideas to help you get inspired from and create a perfect front yard for your home!

If you want someone to help you create or refresh your front garden, get in touch with us, and we’ll create a yard that’ll be the talk of the entire neighborhood.

Building a small garden can often take more effort than a large garden. Why?

Because it requires clever and thoughtful planning to get the most out of compact spaces.

While creating a small backyard garden, the important thing is to ensure that your garden doesn’t feel cramped or cluttered.

In this blog post, we’ll give you ideas, tips, and techniques to build a functional outdoor space that looks breathtaking all year round.

5 Best Small Garden Ideas For Your Outdoor Space

1. Create a plan

A well-designed garden provides beauty and a functional space that can improve your lifestyle. To get the most out of your small garden, in-depth research and planning are the key to a successful project.

There are a plethora of small garden design ideas on Pinterest that you can use as an inspiration to find your preferred garden style.

First, spend some time understanding what you need from your space and what you will use your backyard for – entertaining, kids/pets play area, relaxing, etc – and define your budget and then create your plan around these two key factors.

Visualise your garden plan on paper first if possible -t’s easier and much less expensive to correct a mistake on paper.

Measure your backyard and take note of problems that you may need to resolve. Does your drainage system need to be revamped? Does your garden not include a shaded area large enough for you to build your sitting space?

Survey the area that receives the most sunlight and plan your planting areas accordingly.

If you want more from less space and don’t want to dedicate your small backyard garden entirely to plants and flowers, make it multi-purpose.

You can have your standard dining area and create a romantic setting with a swing chair and string lights.

And, of course, you have your garden, too.

2. Keep Plants Vertical, Not Horizontal

In small spaces, less is always more. So instead of trying to cram plants on the garden floor, spruce up your wall, maybe use some climbing plants.

Vertical gardens are extremely practical, especially in small spaces.

This gives an excellent illusion of being surrounded by greenery every time you’re in your garden, and it doesn’t take up the much-needed space.

Try adding one big pot instead of several small potted plants, this helps with reducing visual clutter and makes your small garden landscape look more spacious and elegant.

3. Create a Backyard Focal Point

Creating a sitting space at the end of a narrow garden will create an illusion of a larger area.

Position your furniture at the back of a paved area and build a pathway leading to this sitting space to draw attention to this space.

This is a great alternative to a common method of creating your focal point in the centre of your garden. Use the rule of thirds; plan your focal point on the left-third or right-third of your garden (typically away from the entrance).

One tip to make your garden look bigger is by taking advantage of optical illusions with a contemporary garden mirror panel.

4. Choose the Right Plants

Take advantage of foliage and the texture of tropical plants. Plants with large leaves like the Elephant Ear plant will change the scale of your small backyard space.

You can create a sense of depth in your small garden with your plant selection. You can do this by simply playing with the heights of different plants to create a layered look.

You can try layering colour, too – you can either include gradations (reds, oranges, and yellows) or go for a classic combination like red and purple.

If you want, you can even stick to one variety when it comes to your flowering plants, for example. It gives your small backyard garden a consistent aesthetic and reduces the work you have to do to maintain your plants.

5. Choose the Right Furniture

Get functional furniture for your outdoor space that helps you save space by doubling as a storage unit for things like your gardening tools.

Use portable furniture that you can effortlessly bring out, put away, and roll around (coffee table on wheels) as and when you need them. Choose flexible pieces of furniture like collapsible tables and foldable chairs that can be easily stored.

Hang furniture to create an illusion of more floor space. All you need is a nook of your garden to mount a hanging chair and make it your own cozy reading corner.

You can even hang a relaxing hammock under shade for a lazy afternoon nap. When not in use, you can simply hang both ends from the same hook and make use of the additional space.

If you don’t have a shaded area in your garden, you can easily create it with a large patio umbrella.

You can also use perspective to add different levels to your garden.

Raised garden beds, sunken fire pits, and a raised platform will open up more creative ways for you to optimise your small backyard garden area.

You can even stack container plants on multiple levels to add dimension. You can integrate large terracotta with slender and tall glazed pots.

Outdoor fireplaces are even more suited for small backyard gardens than large ones because they bring in an element of coziness and intimacy.

And that’s it!

Those are our 5 best small garden ideas to help you get inspired and create a perfect backyard!

Want more? Here for some simple front garden landscaping ideas. 

If you want someone to help you install your new garden, get in touch with us, and we can supply and install your new plants, garden beds and mulching, etc. Together, we’ll create a yard that’ll amaze your entire neighbourhood.

You don’t need a big area to create a lush, colourful tropical garden.

When it comes to creating a tropical garden in Perth, there are a few things you should know first…

How to prepare your garden for tropical planting

A key consideration when planning a tropical garden is that the climate here in Perth is very dry. To create your lush tropical garden, you will need to have a proper irrigation system to enable your tropical plants to thrive. They need much more water than our native plants, and won’t handle drought conditions without help, so adding a carefully designed reticulation system is crucial.

Preparing your soil is the other key element to a successful tropical garden. Here in Perth, we have very sandy soils and sand is not necessarily the best growing medium for most tropical plants. To give them the best chance of first establishing when planted, then thriving for years to come, you will have to carefully improve your soil before planting. This is best to speak to an expert about so they can check the nutrient levels in your soil and apply the right amounts and balance of improvers for the plants you want.

Best tropical garden plants for Perth gardens.

When you know the right tropical garden plants for creating the tropical look in a climate like Perth, your garden will have a better chance of success.

This is why we’ve created a list of low-maintenance tropical garden plants that you can grow in your garden here in Perth.

Blanchet’s Aechmea – ‘Aechmea blanchetiana’

This is quite a large plant and grows a more intense shade of orange depending on the amount of sun it receives.

When it starts flowering, the mother plant begins to die and starts to grow new offsets around the base of the plant. These offsets get their nutrients from the dying plant, and once they grow about a third of the plant, you can replant them in different spaces in your garden.

The leaves have sharp backward-facing spines along their edges, so we recommend using gloves while handling this plant.

When you replant the offsets, take care not to plant them too deep into the soil as this can cause them to die.

Don’t overwater these plants. It prefers dry to damp soil as too much moisture can cause the plant to rot.

Slender Weavers – ‘Bambusa textilis’

Slender Weavers is a type of Clumping Bamboo that has very thick and upright growing canes.

It is ideal for tight spaces and gives you an instant tropical feel while adding privacy because it grows super-fast.

You can plant them on the edge of your garden to get a lush-green privacy screen. It’s the king of screening plants for it can grow up to 6 m in height with full sun or part shade and a splash of water.

Crotons

If you want to focus on adding more color to your garden primarily, crotons are an excellent option.

There are several different species and cultivars, and they are known for their easy maintenance and colorful foliage. They will add a multitude of colors to your garden like orange, red, yellow, and even bright lime green!

If you have a hole in your garden, you can use these shrubs to fill up such spots in your garden.

They require extra care during the winter season as they are frost tender. To protect the roots from cold, mulch with organic materials for at least 2 inches (5 cm) around the plant.

You can also grow them in potted containers so that you can simply keep them inside during the winter until the first warm rays of spring.

Bird of Paradise – ‘Strelitzia’

This majestic plant is well known for its palm-like leaves and vibrant flowers that look like tropical birds when they bloom. As you may have guessed, the flowers are why it gets the name ‘Bird of Paradise.’

It can grow up to 1.3 to 1.5 m tall and spread up to 2 to 3 m.

Strelitzia has three species: reginae, juncea, and nicola; and you can use them all to elevate the beauty of your garden.

Keep the plant in a warm and sunny section of your garden, and only water the plant when the soil feels dry.

One important thing to note is that if eaten, this plant is poisonous to cats and dogs. So if you have a pet who has a habit of chewing your plants, you may not want this in your garden.

Cordyline Palm – ‘Cordyline fruticosa’

It is a perennial, broadleaf evergreen plant that can grow up to 8 to 10 m tall and spread up to 1 to 2.5 m.

It is striking and glossy with streaks of pink, green, purple, and red-colored leaves.

While this plant typically doesn’t bloom indoors, it grows small and fragrant flowers outdoors during the spring. The shade of these flowers ranges from white, yellow, reddish to pale lavender.

Plant it in well-drained soil and water it only when the soil has dried out.

To bring out the intense shade of the leaves, expose the plant to full sunlight.

While those are our best tropical plant suggestions for your garden, here are a few other low-maintenance tropical garden plants you can consider.

• Golden Cane Palm
• Dracaena Marginata (Dragon Tree)
• Sago palm (Cycas revoluta)
• Variegated Ginger
• Hawaiian Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)
• Alcantarea Giant Bromeliad
• Dancing ladies (Oncidium species)
• Cordyline Fruticosa Rubra
• Cordyline Fruticosa Negra
• Spiral ginger (Cheilocostus speciosus)
• Bromeliad Neoregelia
• Philodendron Xanadu

One thing you need to keep in mind when you are creating a tropical, or any garden, is that you’re also planting for the future, not today.

However lovely it looks now, it will look even more beautiful after it grows into itself and the plants really establish.

Plan out how you will use your space and consider your current lifestyle and budget before you start building your tropical garden.

If you need help with soil improvement or want garden professionals to supply and install your chosen tropical plants, we’d be happy to help.

No idea where to start?

From design to installation, if you need any help building your dream tropical garden, you can find out more and get in touch with us here.

When you have a garden, there is undoubtedly going to be some maintenance involved, whether you like it or not.

But lucky for you, there are many ways to build an easy maintenance garden so that you spend less time working and more time enjoying the outdoors.

While some may think they would have to live with a simple garden if they want fewer chores, we don’t believe you should compromise style for an easy gardening life.

This is why we’ve put together this blog post with our 9 top tips for creating low-maintenance gardens here in Perth.

1. Plan Your Garden.

If you want to create a garden that doesn’t require too much work to maintain, it’s important to take the time to think about what you want and need, along with your lifestyle so you can plan the right elements to include in your garden design.

A great way to minimise maintenance is to create outdoor living areas that utilise paving or concrete for weed and maintenance-free areas that also encourage you to spend more time outside.

This way, you can enjoy your outdoors and entertain with friends and family, and focus your time and attention on maintaining specific garden areas that add greenery and look beautiful while taking much less work because you aren’t maintaining your entire outdoor area.

By decreasing the size of your lawn, you have less mowing, weeding, pest control, fertilizing, and reseeding to do.

2. Choose the right plants.

If you want a really low-maintenance garden then you need choose native plants in your garden. Gardens that include a lot of tropical or non-native plants will always need more TLC in order to survive our particular Perth climate and soils.

Native plants have evolved and adapted to the climate and insects of our West Australian region, which means you won’t have to baby them as you would have to if you go for other plants that aren’t native to our area.

These easy-care beauties don’t need much effort from us to survive and thrive.

3. Remember to Mulch!

Weeding can be a soul-breaking garden task, so mulching is an excellent way to cut down on the amount of work you need to do to stay on top of your weed control.

Mulching is when you lay a thick layer of chunky material around your plants, this can be done using organic materials such as wood chips or Pine Bark or by using inorganic materials such as gravels.

Not only does this trap the water in, but it also improves your soil texture with minimal effort, reduces the number of weeds growing through and quite importantly, makes the garden looks much tidier.

4. Add colour to your garden with flowers

Beautiful and vibrant flowers are always a sight to behold.

There are several resilient flowers that bloom throughout the year and can do so without much deadheading.

Petunias, Cosmos, and Begonias are some of the most beautiful flowers that remain appealing and lively year-round. Evergreen options are also a great way to keep a vibrant, healthy green colour in your garden year-round.

As always, do some research to get a better picture of which flowers suit your region and garden style the best.

5. Raised Garden Beds

Elevating the garden above the ground is one of the smartest decisions you can make if you want low maintenance garden beds.

Not only is it an excellent solution for poor soil conditions, but raised garden beds also are easier to work on since you can group plants that have similar needs.

If your garden soil is like heavy clay, you can take advantage of raised garden beds and create a great environment with new, clean, and fertile soil mixed with compost. 

6. Add a handful of container plants.

You can spread these potted plants out throughout the garden. You can even place them by the edge of your stairs or in the shade by choosing plants that don’t need much sunlight to bloom.

You can spice your garden up with stylish, modern, and elegantly designed containers filled with vibrant plants.

Maybe you could match your house decor with these containers and make your garden feel like an extension of your home.

They’re easy to maintain, and you can keep shuffling things up to keep your garden fresh.

7. Self-watering pot plants.

Self-watering pots have become extremely popular these days because of their effectiveness and convenience.

Not only do they cut down on the chores you have to do, but they also keep the plants healthy and save water all year around.

Additionally, since the plants have access to water every second of the day, and the water reservoir bed is layered with mulch, there is less opportunity for weeds to grow.

What more could you ask for?

8. Use groundcover plants

Groundcover plants are an amazing way to transform areas that you don’t want to maintain as lawn or garden beds while still keeping your garden green and beautiful. Do you have an ugly patch of dirt that you need to cover up or gaps between pavers that you need to keep weed free? Ground cover plants are the perfect low-maintenance choice.

With flowering and evergreen options, they can suit all garden designs and styles.

Some great options are:
Star Jasmine
Native Violet
Grevillias
Bush Mint
Pratia

9. Add Gravel to your garden floor.

If you choose to cut out most of your lawn space because you don’t want to spend much time maintaining it, don’t just replace it with hard landscaping.

Instead, install gravel to your garden floor.

This allows the rainwater to drain away without causing any potential flooding. So not only is it low maintenance, it’s very practical.

And that’s it!

Most of the low maintenance garden design plans we’ve mentioned are not just to relieve effort from your end but also budget-friendly.

If you’d like us to do all the heavy-lifting and build the garden of your dreams that is truly maintenance-free, give us a call at 08 6263 4645

When it comes to selecting the best plants for your pool area in Perth, there are a few key factors to consider. First and foremost, you’ll want to choose plants that are well-suited to the local climate and soil conditions. Perth is known for its hot, dry summers and mild winters, so you’ll want to choose plants that can tolerate these conditions. You’ll also want to consider the amount of sunlight that your pool area receives, as this will help you choose plants that are well-suited to these conditions.

How to Best Plants for Pool Areas

This guide will give you some ideas on how to choose the best plants for pool areas, letting you know some of the most chlorine-tolerant plants, along with what to look out for. This will help you save money and time and make sure you have the best pool plants

Select Litter Free Plants

Try to avoid plants that shed twigs and leaves all year round, so you don’t spend hours sweeping up your pool area before using it. Silky oaks, Illawarra flame trees and jacarandas shed leaves and flowers through the summer, making it a challenge to use your pool. Some plants that won’t drop too many leaves include flax, cordylines and palm trees.

A great litter-free plant for a pool area in Perth is the native grass species, Lomandra. This family of tough, drought-tolerant grasses are perfect for hot, dry areas and can withstand extreme heat and full sun exposure. Some of them, like longifolia do flower, so take that into consideration when planting – flowers in the pool can be annoying! Lomandra’s are a low-maintenance plant that require minimal watering and are resistant to pests and diseases while remaining evergreen. It’s a great choice for creating a natural, informal look around your pool.

Avoid Plants with Extensive Roots

Umbrella trees, bamboo, gum, deciduous trees and rubber trees might look good, but their extensive and sprawling roots can cause unseen damage below the ground with your underground pipes, paving and even the pool shell.

Watch Out For Pollen

Regular maintenance of your pool will make sure that pollen doesn’t cause too much damage to your filtration and cleaning equipment, although it’s impossible to keep all pollen out of the pool. Be sure to regularly clean or replace your baskets, cover your pool while you are away, and attach a fine material such as pantyhose or cheesecloth to your skimmer before cleaning pollen off your pool’s surface.

Pay Attention to New Plants

New plants will need extra care and attention before they are well established, including an initial deepwater planting and during the dryer months, at least twice a month. Plenty of mulch around smaller seedlings and plants will help to protect them from the sun, although you should keep mulch away from the trunk so as to prevent rot. If pool area plants are in direct sun for most of the day, a light shade cloth may be the solution.

Best Poolside Plants for Salt Water Swimming Pools

If you have a swimming pool containing salt water, make a point of planting some salt water tolerant plants in and around your pool area, to ensure they will thrive. Plants that have waxy, furry or silvery leaves are generally ideal if you want plants near your saltwater pool; some good examples of these include cycads, yucca plants, aloe, agaves and bromeliads.

Other plants that don’t mind being splashed by salty water every so often include echiums, pig face, coastal banksia, dianella, agave attenuates, and palms, many of which can be seen in coastal areas.

Best Poolside Plants for Chlorinated Swimming Pools

Some plants can withstand being splashed by chlorinated water better than others, although no plant is truly 100 per cent suited. Think of plants that have larger and leathery leaves, including golden cane palms, erigeron daisy, cordylines, murrayas and star jasmine.

Let Perth Landscaping Help Choose Your Poolside Plants

The most ideal approach to ensure your pool is both lovely and green and a safe and low-maintenance area, is to check your poolside plant selection with an expert landscape designer.

Let us know you’d like a chat with any of our local and qualified landscape designers to help with your pool plant selection and design.

We can advise and consult on your project, or help you start from scratch – just get in touch! Our team at Perth Landscaping would love to help with your pool plan!

As Perth’s population grows, urban infill is increasing. This means more townhouses and units which means smaller backyards and courtyards. A great small garden design can help ensure you create a place you’ll love – no matter how small your outdoor area.

Functional Small Garden Designs

Just because it’s a small space, it doesn’t have to be a plain and boring space. With some clever design, you can make your small backyard area both beautiful and functional for your Perth home.

Below are some images from our Perth garden show “Freo” design – continue to the end of this blog for more images. Designed for a small backyard, we included an edible garden, plenty of lush foliage for shade, and a planter box with a seat for easy gardening and providing a great place to relax. As you can see from the images, the combination of recycled pallet planter boxes and rich green foliage created a stunning garden,  with privacy, functionality and a clear garden style. Perfect for your Fremantle home!

Enquire About Our Garden Design Services

Want help with your small garden design for your Perth home? Contact us today. We can assist with both the initial design and the landscaping of your garden for a complete, professional small garden design.

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More Images of Our ‘Freo’ Small Garden Design

Below are some more images of our small garden design at the Perth Garden Show. We hope you find it an inspiration for your own garden.

To enquire about our landscaping services, contact us today.

See how we took their landscape from sandpit to gorgeous green oasis…

Perth Client Backyard Renovation – Paul & Dianne – Perth

The backyard had been set for development, but due to a budget restriction was abandoned and left in a sad state. For poor Dianne and Paul, it was an eyesore! The lounge, kitchen and balcony were all facing this ugly weed forest/sandpit.

They already had some backyard landscaping ideas…their goal? To create a lovely, grassy area for the kids to play in, conceal the corner with the old super-six fence and shed, and make the garden something they could enjoy and be proud of!

So this is what we were working with…

Garden Features:

We decided to use a soft leaf Buffalo Grass, the Palmetto, for its softness and easy care – perfect for little feet!

This was underlaid with a drip-line irrigation system by our Perth Irrigation team for easy plant and lawn care.

We used posts with rust-colored stainless steel and strung wires between them for the passionfruit trees to use as a climbing frame and hide the old shed.

The borders of the lawn were defined using corten steel edges in order to create an organic design to the garden.  

The use of native plants will keep this garden low maintenance and eventually conceal all the fences to create a ‘hidden oasis’ feel.

The completed design.

True to what they needed in their backyard landscaping project, this low-maintenance garden has totally transformed the view from every window and created a safe space for children to play, as well as being a welcome retreat for the adults!

Paul + Diane were so happy with our backyard landscaping work that they enlisted us for the ongoing maintenance of their beautiful new garden as well. 

Perth Gardening is now making sure that all those plants are healthy and looking their best year-round – it is such a pleasure to be able to see our creation slowly take form and shape.

Hear from Diane as she shares how pleased she is with her Christmas gift of a landscape design and backyard renovation!

If you would like to transform your backyard into a lovely living area get in touch now or find out more about our services

Client case study – Marcus – Backyard Re-design

At Perth Landscaping we love creating gardens you can be proud of – and that is exactly what we achieved for Marcus; a client with a very unimaginative and poorly-installed design who wanted a tailor-made, stunning outdoor area to integrate with his lifestyle and tastes.

Find out how we helped Marcus transform his ‘developer’s garden’ into an amazing space where he can be truly Garden Proud!

Marcus approached us last year with a simple problem, his courtyard wasn’t attractive. He described it as a ‘developers landscape’; basic, as-cheap-as-possible and just designed to be sold quickly. The courtyard had cheap, synthetic grass, a poor selection of plants and a leaking irrigation system.

You can see from these before photos that it was made to just ‘do the job’, not to be attractive and appealing in it’s own right.

Marcus wanted a place to relax, where he can enjoy a glass of wine with friends and impress his guests with his taste and style.

After consulting with Marcus, we decided to create a low maintenance and easy-care landscape; creating the look and feel he was after by using native plants, corten steel made-to-measure garden beds and a lighting plan which provides ambience for those after-work drinks.

The process wasn’t easy as these new developments in the city have very narrow access. Our team had to navigate through the garage and laundry to access the back courtyard with all materials and tools. We removed a few cubic meters of sterile soil and waste and brought in a rich soil mix through the tiniest access. As our classic wheel barrow would only just fit through the doors we had to go and buy the smallest wheel barrow we could find.

We created a low maintenance garden using mostly native and careful low-care plant selection. The use of a thick layer of mulch helps prevent weed growth and installation of a drip irrigation system combines to make an almost maintenance-free garden.

This small space has truly turned into a beautiful yet functional garden, and we have carefully used design elements to help the area feel warm and ambient but not cluttered. So even if you have a small space to work with, a thoughtfully planned landscape design will always help you get the most from your outdoors.

Garden Features:

• Made-to-measure corten steel garden beds planted with a magnificent cycad, a frangipani tree and variety of succulents for depth and colour.

• A leaf sculpture wall feature, enhanced at night by the use of spot lighting.

• The northern wall has been mounted with stainless steel wires crossed over in diamond shapes, which will be used as a climbing frame by the Trachelospermum jasmnoide (Chinese Star Jasmine).

The final design is stylish, welcoming, complements his lifestyle needs, and is now the perfect place for Marcus to host guests on the weekend, or enjoy a peaceful evening with his family.

And topped off with a little Thank You gift from us – a stunning (and low-maintenance) succulent bowl.

We are very pleased with how it turned out – but don’t just listen to us, here is what Marcus has to say…

If you too are wanting to transform your property and create a stunning landscape find out more about our landscape services or get in touch

And even if we love being outside, we never have enough time to enjoy it. A yard can either be a wonderful addition to a home or a costly drain of time and energy.

There is a better way to care for your landscaping needs, you know. And it might be time to hire a specialist.

Good news: There are a number of reasons why hiring professional landscape services is a good investment.

We’ll show you.

1. Landscaping Services Save Money

So many homeowners think about hiring a professional landscape service and they wonder if they can afford the expense.

A better question is if you can afford not to invest in professional landscape. Your monthly budget isn’t the only thing that stands to be affected.

A great landscape team will know the best tools, techniques, and products to use to keep the exterior of your home looking superior every day of the year.

Aren’t sure how to fertilize your garden perfectly? Confused about how to check your plants and soil for nutrition deficiencies?

You could waste time and money on the wrong products and be making pointless trips to the gardening supply store. A professional landscape team removes that expense.

You’ll save money on replacing plants and trees and grass too. A professional team saves you money by getting it right the first time.

You will also be protecting the worth of your home.

2. Protect Your Investment

In today’s volatile real estate market housing prices are going through major fluctuations. In 2017 some luxury homes were decreasing in value as much as $6000 per week.

Doing anything you can to retain your home’s value and protect your investment is essential while housing prices get set to recover.

Landscaping boosts home value and provides valuable curb appeal to potential buyers. However, this isn’t something like home staging you can perform in a single day.

Landscaping takes considerable effort over time. This care is evident to potential buyers when they appraise the value of your home.

Professional landscape services don’t just protect your home’s worth, they also beautify your investment.

3. Bask In Beauty

A professional landscape team can make your life more beautiful. By keeping up your lawn and garden perfectly you and your family will be able to enjoy every moment of your home.

There’s no question that a great landscape team allows you to use your time to enjoy our home, rather than toil away on its upkeep.

Investing in landscaping makes everything more beautiful in your yard. And gives you more time to enjoy it.

4. Save Valuable Time

From the time and effort required, to protecting your investment, a professional landscape service provider is invaluable for homeowners. It’s the best way to go.

A great landscape provider can perform all the tasks you need to be done on a regular basis.

You don’t even need to waste any time finding the best service provider. We are ready now. Contact us today.

Creative landscaping goes beyond pragmatic elements of gardening, such as growing vegetables, to focus more on the decorative desire of having a beautiful garden.

Many people can be unsure of how to approach landscaping. That’s why we have created this blog to share some of our landscaping ideas to help you get started.

Choose Your Plants With a Year-Round Approach

The harsh reality of gardening is that some of the most beautiful plants and flowers you could choose are only in season for a few months every year.

That doesn’t mean that you should avoid them entirely, it just means that your whole garden shouldn’t be reliant on them as it will leave you with a dull garden for the vast majority of the year. Tree choice is just as important, if you’ve planted something which sheds just when you are wanting the shade, or you’ve planned trees as a screen but they are bare half the year, then you will not be satisfied with your garden.

One element of ornamental landscaping is building key parts of your garden with year-round, all-weather-friendly plants to have a consistently beautiful garden year-round.

Install an Outdoor Seating Area

Nothing can be more relaxing than sitting outside on a lovely summer’s day. It’s perfect for barbecues, get-togethers or just some quality you time!

Some landscaping projects will call for the installation of a patio to improve the aesthetics of your garden. You can use outdoor furniture, pot plants, screens or lighting to add a decorative touch to your outdoors, and really make the patio a feature in your garden.

A gazebo is also a fabulous romantic addition to a garden, and while you can make it a focal point in your creative design, it is also a very functional way to create year-round covered seating in your garden.

Sometimes Less is More With Creative Landscaping

A common mistake people make when it comes to creative landscaping is overfilling and overcrowding their gardens with features and fixtures.

It’s easy to get carried away in the buzz of a project only to realise afterwards that you went a little overboard.

One of the aspects of a beautiful garden is leaving enough space to enjoy it and make the feature pop. By tackling a creative landscaping project step by step you can take breaks in between to observe and see how much will be enough for your garden.

Why not make a list of some ideas you have and then prioritise them by preference and install them in that order?

That way you won’t overcrowd your space but will still have the gorgeous features you really care about.

Make Full Use of a Walkway

Let’s say there is a feature in your garden that you love. It could be a seating area, or a water feature, or even a favourite flowerbed.

By creating a walkway, you can highlight and draw out areas of interest in your garden and make them appear more welcoming. It also provides safe access year-round even when wet and muddy.

Why not try planting on either side of the walkway to create a beautiful and grand walk up to your home? Or add solar lights along the path for a magical and welcoming touch at night?

Walkways can also add colour by using stones and gravel or create a break between brightly coloured plants by paving in a single, plain colour.

Creative Landscaping Services for Perth Gardens

Here at Perth Landscaping, we are proud to deliver professional services and high-quality results to our clients.

We take all jobs from paving and planting to creative landscaping and design – and we are full of creative landscaping ideas!

If you are in Perth and need help bringing your landscaping ideas to life, contact us today.