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Fire pit with gabion basket seating
Pine decking, travertine pavers and granite rocks were used to create a fire pit outdoor entertaining area with gabion basket seats. The project When we moved into our house, the original owners had left a very large pile of granite rocks and boulders on one side of the block. Rather than trying to dispose of them, we…
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Fire pit with gabion basket seating
When we moved into our house, the original owners had left a very large pile of granite rocks and boulders on one side of the block. Rather than trying to dispose of them, we decided to create a fire pit to add a feature. The garden is on a natural slope, so the boulders formed the retaining wall, and the rocks filled…
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Mediterranean entertaining area with recycled Jarrah deck
After renovating the decks and verandah around our house, we had some jarrah decking boards that we wanted to recycle. There was an empty spot at the bottom of our garden which needed some love, so we used the decking and created this cute Mediterranean-inspired entertaining spot, with a small seating area (using a…
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From sand to grand: full backyard landscaping
Not only did the house that we bought require a full renovation, the gardens were a literal sand pit. Over the last couple of years, we've worked during winter to establish garden beds, with a mix of native plants plus lavender, as well as a lawn. We also have a fire pit and a putting green. The majority of materials came…
