Multi-generational living in Moonee Ponds
A lush outdoor space incorporating an open paved entertaining area nestled in the garden, to be enjoyed with family, including young grandchildren.
The Brief
When we met our clients, their expansive backyard included a large fig tree, an incredible collection of beautiful plants growing in pots, raised vegetable beds, fertile well-worked-over soil and brick pathways.
Our brief was twofold:
To create a flourishing outdoor space that included a shaded sitting nook under the existing Fig tree and an open paved entertaining area
To plant existing potted treasures into in-ground beds, and fill out the space with additional edible, ornamental shade, flowering, and native plants to create a diverse and beautiful gardennative plants to create an interesting eclectic-style garden.
Bringing Vision to Life
We relocated the existing raised vegetable bed to open up the garden’s vista, and Wild Urban Green’s skilled carpenter Chris handcrafted a second bed using Cyprus sleepers from Ceres Fairwood.
The soil was in excellent condition and needed only a little additional organic matter. Our clients’ potted plants were tucked into the soil, together with many new plant friends - edibles, natives, and exotic ornamentals.
Spectacular salvaged brick paving work by Phil Mullett from Broadleaf Landscapes saw the main brick pathway extended towards the shed, along with the creation of a paved sitting area, an entertaining area, and brick stepping pads throughout the space connecting to the existing brick pathways.