The surrounding canopy of Spotted Gums provides a dramatic change in mood between sunrise and sunset as the light level shifts
Bracken
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Located over four hours south of Sydney, this project spans across a compact, narrow headland that affords wonderful views through mature Spotted Gums. During the devastating fires of 2019, the original garden that was created in conjunction with newly built residence was sadly lost. The house, as well as the Spotted Gums, were largely spared and they provided the backdrop and inspiration to create an entirely new landscape. More ambitious than the previous, our aim was to celebrate the site and to enhance the scale and drama of the surrounds. Stone walling, Corten steel details, stone tiling and an extensive network of gravel paths now surround the home and lead to a series of destination points that allow our clients to enjoy key moments throughout in this unique location. The new planting, though extensive, is low key. It connects the home to the towering trees, softening the subdued materials palette throughout the landscape and restoring much needed cover to this exposed site.
Year of completion
2023
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We pride ourselves on providing a personal yet professional service, focused on clear communication and attention to detail; this is where we excel. Creating gardens is an organic process by nature, they take time from planning to completion and beyond; we never lose sight of the responsibility that comes with this collaboration and the trust that our clients have placed in us.
Listening first - Creating second
Our clients are diverse, unique, yet still like-minded, recognising the value in considered and well-resolved gardens. We have a common goal, and though it’s a journey we share, we are confident and experienced to take the lead. A process to reveal the requirements of our clients’ lifestyles, then create a considered balance between their brief, the architecture, and surrounds, whether it be in an urban context or more open or natural setting.
Our gardens are renowned for intelligent design solutions that celebrate our clients’ individuality, combining meticulous details and beautiful materials with unique and inspired planting combinations.
Your vision - Our creativity
Since 1994, Secret Gardens has been connecting clients with their outdoor environments. Over this period, we have built and maintained a reputation as a leader in the industry, across each of our disciplines.
Our team offers a wealth of experience and diverse skillsets. Our clients enjoy a holistic approach that offers the services of full-time landscape architects and designers, landscape construction specialists, and experienced horticulturists. We collaborate with an extended network of consultants and skilled contractors as required, to ensure our projects are delivered to the highest of industry standards. Complete project management, a turnkey solution providing total peace of mind.
Though our work is concentrated on the residential market in Sydney, our projects are varied not only in style and scale but location as well, reaching beyond our core local market, spanning both regional and interstate locations. We embrace the unconventional and the challenging, be it courtyard gardens, rooftop gardens, or more extensive landscapes including acreage.
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