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The Ultimate Guide to Perth Garden Design
Perth has its own unique environment, and you just have to work with it. The key to having a beautiful garden is working with your surroundings, not against them.
There’s a certain something about gardens in Perth. Maybe it’s the light, that bright, golden kind that makes everything look a little sharper. Or the dry sea breeze that carries a hint of eucalyptus on warm afternoons.
Whatever the reason, creating a garden here isn’t as simple as dropping in a few plants and calling it done. Perth’s climate has its own personality and you’ve got to work with it, not against it.
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Categories : Landscape Design
Posted by Martin Cuthbert Landscapes
There’s something about a Hamptons aesthetic that just works. You know the look – all those crisp whites, weathered timbers and that relaxed coastal vibe which makes you feel like you’re perpetually on holiday. But here’s the thing. Creating a Hamptons style garden in Perth comes with its own set of challenges, and quite frankly, trying to replicate an East Coast American garden in our climate is a recipe for disappointment.
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Categories : Landscaping, Plants
Posted by Martin Cuthbert Landscapes
So you are standing in your backyard, looking at that patch of bare dirt or the weak grass trying to hold on. You know you have to decide what lawn to put down, but honestly? It all feels a bit much.
Here is a fact most Perth homeowners never realise until it becomes too late: the lawn you choose now will either be your best friend or biggest regret for the next decade. With Perth’s climate being what it is – considering scorching summers, water restrictions seemingly tightening every year, and soil as unforgiving as a brick – you can’t afford to get this wrong.
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Categories : Garden Maintenance, Gardening, Sustainability
Posted by Martin Cuthbert Landscapes
Few things are as frustrating as nursing your garden through Perth’s hot summer and then watching prized roses smothered in aphids or citrus trees under attack from scale insects. If you’re battling the same garden pests Perth residents know all too well, you’re definitely not alone.
The thing is, reaching for harsh chemical sprays isn’t always the answer. Actually, it often creates more problems than it solves. Those chemicals harm beneficial insects and contaminate your soil, and if you’re growing veggies or herbs, you really don’t want that stuff anywhere near your dinner plate.
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Categories : Garden Maintenance, Plants
Posted by Martin Cuthbert Landscapes
Let’s be honest. Perth summers are brutal. Your lawn doesn’t stand a chance without proper watering, and nobody wants to spend their evenings dragging hoses around the garden like it’s 1985. That’s where a good reticulation system comes in.
Maybe you have been thinking about getting garden irrigation systems in Perth sorted out or your present arrangement is moodier than a cat denied its dinner. Sit tight. We are going to wander through new installations and repairs. Yes, we will also prod into that particular area of smart irrigation options where an investment actually makes sense.
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Categories : Gardening, Sustainability
Posted by Martin Cuthbert Landscapes
There is just something about Perth’s climate that makes a person want to really live outside. Not only sit out there for five minutes with a cup of tea but actually spend evenings, weekends, and lazy Sunday mornings soaking up what the weather has to give. However, even in Perth, the right setup is still required to properly enjoy outdoor areas all year round.
That’s when clever pergola designs and carefully planned patio areas really make a difference.
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Categories : Landscape Design, Outdoor Living
Posted by Martin Cuthbert Landscapes
There’s something about a perfectly landscaped pool area that just hits different. You know what I’m talking about – that feeling when you walk into a space and immediately think, ‘I could be on holiday right now.
Creating that vibe in your backyard is not some impossible dream reserved for the pages of glossy magazines. You can create that vibe in Perth, and it’s one of the best investments you can make in your property.
Let’s talk about what it really takes to transform your pool area properly into something special.
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Categories : Landscaping, Pool Landscaping
Posted by Martin Cuthbert Landscapes
Perth gardens are different. Maybe it’s the hot summer sun. Maybe it’s those sandy soils that seem to reject anything you try planting in them!
Regardless of the situation, selecting a garden style for your Perth property shouldn’t be a hasty decision or done carelessly.
You know those stunning Mediterranean gardens with the terracotta pots and a border of lavender? You’ve seen them.
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Categories : Gardening, Landscape Design, Landscaping
Posted by Martin Cuthbert Landscapes
Let’s face it, water in Perth isn’t something folks can just take for granted these days.
We have spent nearly forty years working in gardens around Perth. We have seen water restrictions come and go (and return again).
Lawns allowed to turn brown through a scorching summer. Homeowners weeping over dead plants that cost fortunes to install.
Somewhere along the way, rainwater harvesting moved from being a “nice to have” to something that makes actual financial sense.
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Categories : Landscaping, Sustainability
Posted by Martin Cuthbert Landscapes
We don’t subscribe to this nonsense that “36 degrees is hot.” Perth’s summers bring temperatures of 40 degrees and higher, which will scorch our plants more quickly than “water restrictions.”
You understand exactly what I mean if you’ve ever watched your meticulously designed garden devolve into a post-apocalyptic wasteland by February.
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Categories : Gardening, Landscaping
Posted by Martin Cuthbert Landscapes
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