City garden inspiration

Spring has sprung right into summer in my part of the world. It's going to be a perfect weekend to get serious in my garden. I need a little inspiration for the patio just outside my kitchen and I think I've found just what I need. Love this courtyard garden and patio in Sydney's Woolloomooloo by landscape architects and designers Outdoor Establishments. Alfresco dining, chilling and a great retro and reuse vibe. Don't think I'll need the fire pit and throw just right now but they will be perfect when the summer blast has gone. Love the big square tubs full of Sansevieria out the front too.

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Great living

Great architecture. Great interior design. Great living. Carrical House, Toorak. Renovation by Melbourne-based Rob Mills. Gardens by Paul Bangay. You can see more in the latest edition of Vogue Living.

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Gardening in the round

A contemporary garden oasis. A small sanctuary for lush outdoor living by landscape architect and horticulturist Ben Scott.

Stalking 2

I'm just down the road from my last stalking victim property in the suburb of Annandale. A three level, modern family home hiding behind a narrow inner-city Sydney terrace house facade with central glass atrium, lush vertical garden and plunge pool. Link here while it lasts.

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Great outdoors

Australians love the great outdoors. We'll do anything to get out of the house. We love the beach. We love the bush. We love our local park. But most of all we love our own back yards. Outside our homes is just as important as inside. It's not hard to understand considering our wonderful weather. If only we all had such fabulous gardens like these two designed by Melbourne-based landscape architect and horticulturist Ben Scott. "Elegant and sophisticated gardens that are created to be lived in and enjoyed."