Kathleen Murphy Garden Design Tips
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4 Smart Strategies to Slash Retaining Wall Costs in Your Garden Design
Struggling with retaining wall costs in your new home's landscaping? Discover four expert strategies to slash expenses without sacrificing beauty. Learn how to rethink your site cut, embrace natural solutions, keep walls low, and choose cost-effective materials like Corten steel. Start planning early and create a stunning, budget-friendly garden that complements your home. Save money and time with these professional landscape design tips for retaining walls.
Creating a Child Friendly Garden
Creating a family friendly garden suited to young children, adolescents and fur friends can be done with some clever planning. Here I share my top tips for creating a child friendly garden you can relax and spend time in.
Screening Neighbours
Screening neighbours with layered planting is a cost effective way to create privacy. Blurring boundaries is a technique often employed by garden designers and its impact can be profound on a garden space. We revisit two very different projects, one you may already be familiar with as it was on ABC TV Dream Gardens hosted by Michael McCoy.
How to Link Your Interior Styling to Your Garden in Australia
In Australia, garden and landscape designers excel at merging indoor living with outdoor spaces. Drawing from my years of experience, I'll share insights to seamlessly link your interior style with your garden landscape, enhancing the beauty of both areas.
Designing a Garden Layout That Works
When it comes to designing your dream garden/landscape, I'm all about creating spaces that not only look stunning but also speak to your soul. By blending boundaries with layered plantings and emphasising structure through paths and garden beds, I aim to inspire you to envision your own tranquil retreats. Click here to learn more.
5 Key Landscaping Tips For Home Builders
Prioritising landscaping during the home construction process can yield significant benefits, both in terms of cost savings and future convenience. Integrating features like pergolas and outdoor entertainment areas into the initial building plans not only streamlines the permit process but also allows for structural support to be seamlessly incorporated. Read more.
How To Create a Simple Beautiful Garden Water Feature
Learn the art of crafting a serene outdoor oasis with a step-by-step guide to creating a simple, yet stunning garden water feature that transforms any space into a tranquil haven.
Choosing The Best Garden Edging for Your Garden
Elevate your garden's aesthetics effortlessly with our guide on choosing the best landscape garden edging. From budget-friendly spade edges to the timeless elegance of stone walls, discover the perfect solution for a beautiful and low-maintenance outdoor space. Explore creative designs and turn your dream garden into a reality – visit our blog for inspiration and stunning images!
How to Save Money on Installing Your New Garden: 5 Top Tips and Tricks
What's your dream garden vision - veggie haven, fragrant oasis, or a playful space for the little ones? I'm ready to sprinkle magic (and budget-friendly tips!) to make it bloom, without draining your wallet. Click here to learn more about How to Save Money on Installing Your New Garden: 5 Top Tips and Tricks.
How to Attract Bees and Wildlife into the Garden: 3 Top Tips
From blooming havens to bee hotels, unlock the secrets to buzzing with biodiversity! Discover 3 Top Tips on How to Attract Bees and Wildlife into the Garden and beyond. Your dream garden oasis awaits!
Tips for Sustainable Gardening
Aussies are ditching chemicals and plastic for a greener lifestyle with sustainable gardening! From urban gardening balconies to sprawling country gardens we're embracing a gentle approach to how we garden. If you have sandy soil or live in Perth for example adding compost, reducing irrigation and choosing hardy plants will help you on this journey. In Melbourne we are preparing for The International Flower Show in March 2024. I love visiting the display gardens and checking out the latest new plant varieties. Most now are selected for their drought & heat tolerance. So grab your trowel and join the eco-garden revolution – it's not about perfection, it's about creating your little piece of paradise!
Creating a Low-Maintenance Garden You'll Love
Dream of a garden teeming with life, but dread the endless weeding and backaches? Fear not! Unlock the secrets to a low-maintenance oasis with Kathleen Murphy's guide. Plan smart, choose native friends, mulch like a champion, and water wisely—less work, more blooms, less sweat, more serenity. Embrace the minimalist beauty, attract natural helpers, and let your garden flourish with minimal effort.
Creating a Waterwise Garden
Craving a vibrant garden that thrives with minimal water? Let award winnning garden and landscape designer Kathleen Murphy guide you! Sketch your dream haven, unlock your plot's secrets, and embrace the power of healthy soil. Plant a diverse symphony of life, nurture with love, and learn from nature's wisdom. Soon, your blank slate will blossom into a waterwise garden oasis that sings!
Starting a New Garden from Scratch
Ready to design a vibrant garden masterpiece? Immerse yourself in the expertise of Award-Winning Kathleen Murphy on Starting a New Garden from Scratch, where you'll sketch your dream landscape, reveal your plot's potential, enrich the soil, and curate a diverse plant palette. Join the journey to transform a blank canvas garden into a flourishing haven with expert garden design insights.