Kathleen Murphy Garden Design Tips

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4 Smart Strategies to Slash Retaining Wall Costs in Your Garden Design

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.

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Tips for Sustainable Gardening
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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!

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Creating a Low-Maintenance Garden You'll Love
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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.

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Creating a Waterwise Garden
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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!

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