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Garden Stepping Stones

An outdoor space, whether it be a large garden or a small courtyard, should always inspire and comfort you.

Kate O'HaraJune 11, 2019outdoor space, landscape design, garden, inspiration, garden style, plant selection, garden theme, garden elements, building your own garden, stepping stones

Fundamentals of Balcony Design

There is no doubt that Australian’s love their outdoors but what do you do if your apartment complex doesn’t offer a communal outdoor space or terrace?

Kate O'HaraJune 1, 2019balcony design, outdoor space, utilising your space, borrowed views and vistas, flow on effect, plant palette, style and theme, layering, repetition and rhythm, your ideal balcony

Sustainable Landscape Design

Sustainable design is somewhat of a buzzword these days and generally it instills thoughtful design.

Kate O'HaraMay 7, 2019sustainable landscape design, ecologically sustainable design, embrace your space, sense of place, xeriscapes, using your vernacular, locally sourced materials, water wise, material choices

Living Walls

Since the invention by Frenchman Patrick Blanc, vertical gardens have increasingly become an attractive space saving feature in all home and office environments.

Kate O'HaraFebruary 21, 2019vertical gardens, maximising surface area, air quality, aesthetically pleasing, environment, living wall, green wall, vertical green walls

Landscaping for Curb Appeal

There are many views on whether landscaped gardens increase property values.

Kate O'HaraDecember 5, 2018curb appeal, landscaped gardens increase property values, investing in your outdoor space, extending your living area outdoors, invest in a landscape designer, first impressions, lifestyle benefits

Introducing the H20 Effect

Water has many wonderful qualities in an urban and domestic landscape. It can become a main reference element in any urban structure and is a source of activities and influence in shaping an urban space.

Kate O'HaraOctober 10, 2018water in the landscape, water elements, movement, sound, reflection, water features, water fountains, ponds, waterfalls, cascades

Creating a Great Garden

Kate O’Hara from Soul2Soil features in The Canberra Times

Kate O'HaraSeptember 15, 2017canberra times, clever landscaping design, sustainable landscape design, garden design