Kathleen Murphy Garden Design Tips

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Designing a Garden Layout That Works
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Designing a Garden Layout That Works

When it comes to designing your dream garden/landscape, I'm all about creating spaces that not only look stunning but also speak to your soul. By blending boundaries with layered plantings and emphasising structure through paths and garden beds, I aim to inspire you to envision your own tranquil retreats. Click here to learn more.

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5 Key Landscaping Tips For Home Builders 
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5 Key Landscaping Tips For Home Builders 

Prioritising landscaping during the home construction process can yield significant benefits, both in terms of cost savings and future convenience. Integrating features like pergolas and outdoor entertainment areas into the initial building plans not only streamlines the permit process but also allows for structural support to be seamlessly incorporated. Read more.

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Choosing The Best Garden Edging for Your Garden
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Choosing The Best Garden Edging for Your Garden

Elevate your garden's aesthetics effortlessly with our guide on choosing the best landscape garden edging. From budget-friendly spade edges to the timeless elegance of stone walls, discover the perfect solution for a beautiful and low-maintenance outdoor space. Explore creative designs and turn your dream garden into a reality – visit our blog for inspiration and stunning images!

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Tips for Sustainable Gardening
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Tips for Sustainable Gardening

Aussies are ditching chemicals and plastic for a greener lifestyle with sustainable gardening! From urban gardening balconies to sprawling country gardens we're embracing a gentle approach to how we garden. If you have sandy soil or live in Perth for example adding compost, reducing irrigation and choosing hardy plants will help you on this journey. In Melbourne we are preparing for The International Flower Show in March 2024. I love visiting the display gardens and checking out the latest new plant varieties. Most now are selected for their drought & heat tolerance. So grab your trowel and join the eco-garden revolution – it's not about perfection, it's about creating your little piece of paradise!

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Creating a Low-Maintenance Garden You'll Love
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Creating a Low-Maintenance Garden You'll Love

Dream of a garden teeming with life, but dread the endless weeding and backaches? Fear not! Unlock the secrets to a low-maintenance oasis with Kathleen Murphy's guide. Plan smart, choose native friends, mulch like a champion, and water wisely—less work, more blooms, less sweat, more serenity. Embrace the minimalist beauty, attract natural helpers, and let your garden flourish with minimal effort.

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Creating a Waterwise Garden
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Creating a Waterwise Garden

Craving a vibrant garden that thrives with minimal water? Let award winnning garden and landscape designer Kathleen Murphy guide you! Sketch your dream haven, unlock your plot's secrets, and embrace the power of healthy soil. Plant a diverse symphony of life, nurture with love, and learn from nature's wisdom. Soon, your blank slate will blossom into a waterwise garden oasis that sings!

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Starting a New Garden from Scratch
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Starting a New Garden from Scratch

Ready to design a vibrant garden masterpiece? Immerse yourself in the expertise of Award-Winning Kathleen Murphy on Starting a New Garden from Scratch, where you'll sketch your dream landscape, reveal your plot's potential, enrich the soil, and curate a diverse plant palette. Join the journey to transform a blank canvas garden into a flourishing haven with expert garden design insights.

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