Coastal courtyard garden

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The right colours and finishes are the key for a successful Australian Coastal Style to ensure that the look is laid back and relaxed

What began as a basic brief for a revamped perennial garden in south Sydney led to a major property overhaul - and a big career change for the owner.

Oyster Catcher is nestled in NSW’s South Coast (with private beach access!) where the serene waterfront landscape takes centre stage.

This idyllic garden at Lucy and Gordy's beach shack, Silvermoon, is a complete escape from their inner-city lives. See the before and afters!

The panoramic vistas from this hilltop home on Sydney’s Northern Beaches are matched only by its glorious, true-blue garden.

Materials: Recycled railway sleepers. Off form concrete stairs. Deco granite. Corten steel. Planting: Banksia serrata, Lomandra tanika, Westringia fruticosa, Myoporum parvifolium, Echium candicans, Lavendula dentata. Furniture: Eco Outdoor

An ever-changing palette of flowers and foliage invites one to dive deeper into this spectacular country garden in Victoria.

In the middle of Sydney’s bustling Bondi, a couple transforms a ’90s duplex into a light, air-filled retreat without knocking down a single wall.

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A sloped coastal garden, complete with sandy soil, is made lush and layered with the help of an artful mix of natives and succulents.

Overflowing foliage, perennials, and formal hedging meet in this Black Rock, Melbourne, garden by Andrew Panton Design.

Even if your outdoor area is small – or confined to a balcony – it’s possible to design a space that’s welcoming to pollinators and passersby.

The extraordinarily detailed renovation of this beach house in Victoria pays loving homage to its 1950s past while looking to a bright future.

Small but mighty: 44 small garden ideas and inspiration pictures for a practical and beautiful outdoor space, even on a budget.