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IY home and lifestyle blogger Jaharn (smorkitchen.com) and Jason, a teacher, love relaxing outdoors with their young children. Having built anew home on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, the next step was to landscape the 1200sqm block, with the couple planning a native garden that pays homage to their favourite coastal pathways and national parks. Grant Boyle of Fig Landscapes (figlandscapes.com.au) was briefed to create a garden that required minimal maintenance and water. “We wanted to create different zones that maximised the land and how we use the garden throughout the seasons, yet didn't require us to be constantly gardening,” says Jaharn. Find inspiration with tips and ideas from this easy-care garden design. Soil prep Sandy soil was the biggest challenge here. Beds were enriched with organic compost, dug down 300mm and topped with mulch. Grant suggests assessing the condition of your soil with a pH testing kit. “This will help you determine if your soil is more alkaline or acidic. While different plants favour various conditions, generally you want a reading between 5-7," he explains. “If the pH is above seven your soil is alkaline, so balance it by adding lime. If it's below 65, it’s acidic and will benefit from adding compost.” Choose natives Many Australian native plants are inherently hardy and can tolerate dry spells. “Species endemic to your local area have evolved to suit the climate and by planting them in your garden you're creating a natural habitat that will attract native animals and 70 bunnings.com.au | () bunnings | (®) bunnings ABOVE Easy-care plants are teamed with similarly durable materials, like the hardwood timber deck, which has been allowed to grey naturally and just gets an annual coat of clear decking oil
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