Port Melbourne - Victoria, Australia
Located on a busy main road the design brief was an easy-care abundant flowering entrance, with seasonal interest, a veggie patch, and a sand pit and lawn area for young children.
Works
A complete makeover was needed following a major house renovation with builders debris and concrete waste left on site. A plan was devised to make the best use of the limited space. Crushed rock and compacted toppings were used for the parking area, to allow the retention of rainfall onsite, and reduce heat in summer. Drip irrigation was added to gardens. Buffalo turf and concrete planters with indigenous wildflowers. The tool shed also supports an espaliered Orange tree. There is a raised bed for the kitchen garden, turf and a corner sand-pit for grandchildren.
