How to avoid disputes with my Landscape Professionals
You can have your landscape project run smoothly with the following useful tips
How to Drought Proof your Garden
Considering the effects trees and gardens have on reducing temperatures and providing wildlife habitat the answer is a resounding ….NO! Trees can reduce temperatures by an average of 10 Degrees Celcius, that’s cheaper than air-conditioning and better for the climate. ...
Choose the right landscape professional for you
How to ensure that you are choosing the best landscape professional for you project ... At Urban and Rural Design, we understand that trying to choose the right of landscape professional you need...
4 Costly Mistakes to Avoid in Landscape Design
As a landscape architect, I see my clients at two stages. One is the at beginning of their landscape design journey, and the other is at the end. The question is why would you need a designer at the end? It should all be finished and lived in. The stage at the end is...
Why do I need a Masterplan for my Rural Landscape Design?
A Masterplan is the ultimate tool for Rural Landscape Design "It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan" Why is it so important to do a landscape design MASTERPLAN for your rural property? In one word … MONEY! It allows you to have all the elements you can...
Landscape Design for Bushfire Prone Areas
You can have a beautiful garden whilst reducing the risk to your bushfire prone property ... So, maybe you’ve built or renovated your home to minimise the bushfire risk? If so, well done; that’s great. However, why stop there? Given that bushfires are part of our...
How to create the ultimate outdoor entertaining
So, you’ve been dreaming of a backyard that’s perfect for entertaining with your friends and family, but you’re not sure where to start. Whether your project is big or small, the principles for planning it are the same. Get ready to wow your friends and family with...
Wellbeing in your Garden Landscape in 2019
Landscape design for wellbeing! The issue of WELLBEING or WELLNESS is a hot topic! It encompasses both mental and physical health. WELLBEING is the” state of being comfortable, healthy and happy, “whereas WELLNESS is the “active process of making choices towards a...
Avenue Trees
What is more inviting than having an avenue of trees taking your guests to your house, it can create quite a journey! In the rural setting, the driveway can be long or short, with an avenue of trees as the ‘’cherry on top’’ of the landscape design. In the urban...
Plant Trends for 2019
THINK CITRUS! These everyday plants are so undervalued.They have so many positive features, all contained in the one tree! We all remember the citrus tree in our grandparent’s backyard, to be climbed or gather fruit, part of our Australian culture. This medium sized...
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