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LEFT “When choosing plants and planning where they'll go, consider concentrated repeat plantings or clustering species with the same water and sun requirements,” suggests Grant. “This achieves a great look and helps ensure water is directed where it's needed most.” Here, casuarina ‘Cousin It’ cascades over a retaining wall. BELOW “Every weekend you'll find us cooking over the fire pit,” says keen chef Jaharn birdlife,” says Grant. In this garden, the native palette includes pandanus, casuarina, banksia, Queensland wattle, coastal rosemary (Westringia fruticosa), pig face and creeping boobialla (Myoporum parvifolium). Ground options Consider gravelled zones. As Jaharn and Jason love to entertain outdoors, creating a level gravel area where furniture could sit was a practical solution. And unlike lawn, gravel doesn't require watering. The key is in the prep work, says Grant, who used compacted road base to help keep weeds at bay, topped with 100mm of crushed sandstone. This technique was also used for stairs and paths, which create an easy transition between zones. “To soften the look, | like to plant edges with groundcovers, which are less thirsty than shrubs and, because of their spreading nature, suppress weeds,” he says. ¥ Yellow buttons border rustic steps of greyed sleepers, “Choose durable materials that don't need regular painting or oiling” Grant Boyle, landscape designer Mulch benefits A generous layer of mulch helps soil retain nutrients and water longer. For best results, Grant suggests using leaf mulch spread 3-5cm thick. “Unlike pine bark, it replicates what happens in the forest as it breaks down over time, providing nutrients that help build the soil’s profile." Once Jaharn and Jason's plants were established, they haven't required watering by hand in the past three years. “We give the grass a soak in summer and mulch garden beds annually, but our coastal natives can take whatever the weather throws at them," says Jaharn. GARDEN PLAN Retaining wall with spillover plants Hardwood deck A pos Recycled =e sleeper House =| Stairs Fire pit area Nbanksia and a pandanus tree, the fire pit zone feels Humble and hardy Many succulents tolerate sunny, dry conditions. With a huge range of colours and forms, choose varieties that suit the look you want to create, from architectural agave to dusty- toned blue chalk sticks. ® c@) Scan the 352 QR code Key AS, 3 <—— oiie Designing your garden with a deck? Here's a guide to four popular materials: bunnings.com.au/ choose-deck-timber '— Read it! bunnings.com.au | (O) bunnings | (®) bunnings 71
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