After removing stumps, weeds and unwanted plants, Australian natives were planted, pavers were laid, and new retaining walls were built to help transform a front garden.
The project
This is our main entry to the house. It was covered in weeds and "pest" trees. You could barely walk up the garden path. We stripped it right back to create a native Australian garden. Hidden amongst it, is a garden seat to enjoy the sunshine that streams in first thing in the morning. This is one of four areas we have transformed on our block of land.
Steps
Step 1
Clear the land. We had to cut down trees, remove stumps and dig up heaps of weedy plants. Then we were left with a slopey bit of land to work with.
Step 2
We then divided the land into three areas so that we could start to level out and build some small retaining walls. These were rocks from around the house.
Step 3
I wanted an Australian garden so we bought plants from Bunnings garden centre. Lots of kangaroo paws and I love my emu bush.
Step 4
A seating area was a must, so on the second level we created a small cosy area. We used pavers to have stepping stones to the seat.
Step 5
Now its just waiting for it to grow. We planted in September so everything loved summer! It is also lovely in winter as it gets lots of sun.
Tools and materials
Materials used in the project:
Materials used in the project:
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