Deakin Native Beauty
Grounded in Native Beauty
This practical, low-maintenance garden in Deakin was designed to suit a busy lifestyle while complementing the natural beauty of the surrounding nature reserve. The client sought a garden with native plantings, functional spaces, and an enduring appeal. Manuka Gardens worked closely with the client, who had relocated to interstate, providing regular updates to ensure their vision was fully realised. The result is a versatile landscape that blends structured, formal elements with organic native plantings, offering both beauty and functionality.
To manage the site’s natural slope, the front garden features dry stack rock boulder walls and native plantings that connect the property to the bush backdrop. This combination of hardscape and soft, native greenery gives the garden a natural flow, leading down to a spacious entry patio. The rockery provides both stability and aesthetic appeal, creating a welcoming entrance that feels anchored to the landscape.
Stepping stones offer convenient access to the side path, guiding visitors with an understated, practical design. The stepping stone path seamlessly integrates with the native plantings, providing a functional route that enhances the garden’s organic feel and flow around the property.
The rear yard combines utilitarian retaining walls with a mix of native and exotic plantings for seasonal interest. While the front garden maintains a more organic look, the back yard brings in a formal touch with ornamental pears and structured plantings that contrast beautifully with the natural surroundings. This dual approach offers a balance between low-maintenance functionality and refined aesthetic appeal, ensuring the garden remains practical and inviting.
