Month: January 2015

  • Grevillea ‘Lady O’ the new Robyn Gordon?

    Grevillea ‘Lady O’ the new Robyn Gordon?

    This will be a short post as it is based purely on one of my un-founded theories and could potentially turn into a rant. I have a Grevillea ‘Robyn Gordon’ in my garden, it is a relic from the original gardener whom we bought the house from. Upon seeing it my initial reaction was to…

  • Portfolio: Leichhardt Garden Design

    Portfolio: Leichhardt Garden Design

    This garden was finished yesterday (Hoooray!) except for three plants I am still waiting for to complete the front, then it will be something else front and back. This small terrace was renovated a year ago and after a much protracted waiting period for clean up we were able to start work on the garden…

  • Why I love Leucophyta brownii

    Why I love Leucophyta brownii

    We must feel part of the land we walk on and love the plants that grow there…if we are to achieve a spirit in the garden. Gordon Ford There are many native plants that I love, well obviously otherwise I wouldn’t create native only gardens, however some inspire me more than others. Cushion Bush or…

  • Small Shade Tree: Tristaniopsis laurina

    Small Shade Tree: Tristaniopsis laurina

    I am often asked to recommend a small shade tree, something that can fit in a small garden and has a dense canopy which you can sit under. Most people also ask for a tree with lush foliage and showy flowers and perhaps decorative bark, plus they usually request it to be quick growing…..well this…