Garden Design: The Resilient Garden.

A forward-thinking garden designed to flourish for future generations

At Gardener & Son, we are excited to unveil our latest garden design and installation; The Resilient Garden. Inspired by the need for resilient landscapes that support biodiversity and adapt to changing environments.

The Resilient Garden is anchored by informal clumps of rocks, creating a natural structure to the landscape and echoing Australia’s rugged beauty. These rock formations enhance visual appeal, develop topography, and provide microhabitats for insects and small wildlife. Surrounding the rocks, is our curated collection of plants designed to thrive in low-maintenance, drought-tolerant gardens. Carefully selected for their aesthetic appeal, site compatibility, and pollinator support, these plants create a harmonious and visually pleasing landscape while promoting local biodiversity and reflecting Australia’s rich flora heritage.

Another feature of this garden is the permeable pathway. Designed to reduce water runoff and support passive irrigation, the pathway allows water to slowly infiltrate the soil, reducing erosion and keeping plants hydrated. Within the path we installed hardwood risers, that work as mycelium links facilitating fungal networks that promote nutrient exchange between plants. We hope this pathway offers visitors an experience and an opportunity to connect with nature and the garden.

Our mission with The Resilient Garden is to show that sustainable, low-maintenance gardens can be beautiful and functional. With natural elements and thoughtful design, we aim to inspire others to create spaces that respect and restore the environment, offering an inviting and aesthetically meaningful retreat that seamlessly integrates into its surroundings

As this is a current project please revisit to follow this project’s updates.

07/1/2024 garden visit update.