I drew on the influences of Impressionism to create this beautiful garden. An understated side entrance to this gorgeous Federation house meant a move away from structured symmetry. On a subtle underlying structure of a relaxed, discreet cross axis, a play of light, quiet shadows and a hint of water travel with the visitor as they make there way from the road to the entrance.
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A simple garden box with an unbelievable backdrop. The brief was to “provide a planting plan that complemented the view”.
The garden box faced south west and was full of weeds and a couple of struggling Gardenias. It received late afternoon sun, strong winds and the clients were time poor.
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The brief was to design a garden that required “little maintenance, had colour, and was inviting to entertain - and get married in!”

The sight posed several challenges. It lacked privacy being surrounded by several medium density developments, was on a reasonable slope, had dry shade, hydrophobic soil with a pH of 6.0, was covered in weeds and the clients were time poor. The garden was also significantly lower than the house and seldom accessed.
It felt dry, lifeless, distant and unloved.
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This garden had just finished being a building site. The brief was to “create a garden that made a statement and reflected the contemporary feel of the house”.
The garden was north facing and exposed to the wind. The soil was a loamy sand with a pH of 6.5 and drained well.
A very minimal approach was decided on.
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Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require any further information. I look forward to working with you on an exciting and innovative project. Mark Bruwel Bus: 02 9939 1363 Mob: 0421 353 963 Email: mark@gardensymphony.com.au
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