Immerse yourself in a curated collection of 25 Australian gardens. These havens-at-home are diverse, ranging from grand country estates, harbourside sanctuaries and coastal retreats to tropical resort-style hideaways and inner-city courtyards.
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waterfront living • In need of rejuvenation, this harbourside garden has been granted a new new lease on life with a bright, breezy Mediterranean-style makeover
going wild • The garden spaces that embrace this architect-designed home draw their inspiration from nature and display plants in their astonishing diversity
it’s all an illusion • An ingenious cantilevered design gives the impression of a pool that’s perpetually afloat while being securely nestled among the plants
a little bit glam • Kick back and relax in this mid-century modern, Palm Springs-inspired poolside retreat designed for Byron Bay’s carefree coastal lifestyle
urban escape • By working all the angles, this leafy and surprisingly private garden is an oasis of tranquillity amid the hustle and bustle of inner-city living
all-seasons garden • Structured garden spaces suffused with bucolic charm provide a luxuriant outlook from every window in the contemporary country-coastal home
sitting pretty • Lush and layered, this multi-levelled, plant-filled Perth garden provides a young family with a restful retreat and space for easy entertaining
home for the holidays • A peaceful Hamptons-inspired retreat, carved into a series of cool green spaces, is the perfect accompaniment to an enchanting beach house
cloaked in green • In this revitalised garden, now befitting the grandeur of the renovated period home, the plants are the indisputable stars of the show
change for the better • This award-winning landscape has converted a much-loved seaside vacation spot on the Mornington Peninsula into a family’s seachange destination
order and chaos • In this free-flowing coastal garden you can sit on the bespoke bench and chat with friends or just relax and enjoy life’s simple pleasures
infinity and beyond • From its prized hillside location this resort-style family retreat, with its impressive infinity-edge pool, revels in unspoilt surf-beach views
beside the seaside • Designed to take full advantage of the spectacular ocean views, and survive the harsh conditions, this garden captures the essence of coastal living
new direction • A fresh approach to coastal planting has created a garden of astonishing natural beauty that complements and contrasts the modern home
seeking sanctuary • It’s been a long journey and an even longer wait, but the empty-nester owner of this artfully designed garden is back where she belongs
retro charmer • Drawing design inspiration from the home’s distinctive 1950s architecture, this stylish pavilion, a vision in white, combines practicality and panache
spreading the joy • Featuring a soothing green and white colour palette, this elegant poolside sanctuary in Sydney’s Inner West is one young family’s happy place
revival instinct • The very picture of serenity, this charming garden wraps the Edwardian-era home in its gentle, leafy embrace and provides an uplifting outlook
circle of life • From the rustic European-style kitchen garden to the formal fish pond, each space in this garden is distinct yet has a sense of connection
bringing balance • Adding a modern extension to a heritage-listed Victorian terrace house afforded the ideal opportunity to create a contemporary new garden
hideaway on high • A pool that floats in the trees, amazing views and a luxurious pavilion … this resort-at-home entertaining hub is a family’s private paradise
unexpected oasis • As long as creativity isn't in...