Here's a selection of images from a recent project in Mount Eliza. Features of the project include

• dry stone walls
• native and imported plantings
• rock placement
• fully automatic Irrigation system
• paving, steps and edging
• water feature
• arbour construction
• mulching

"BEST OUTDOORS EDITOR GARY TACKLE"

This project was carried out by Heath Landscape in conjunction with client Glenyse Webster. The project required a short entry between the road and the facade of the modern residence constructed by Graeme Alexander Homes.

The result is a tiered garden that creates a spectacular entry to this property. The use of lighting built within the stone stairs accenturates the wall. Paving has been set amongst the crushed rock between each level, which works well to both formalise the area and make walking between levles easier. There were some difficulties faced in the construction of this project in that the nature of the soil on the site was quite heavy making work during wetter periods a real challenge.

Stone was sourced from the local quarry, Hillview, and laid dry stone fashion on a reinforced concrete foundation. Organic soil conditioner and gypsum were brought in and mixed with the existing clay loam to help improve the structure of the soil. Use of natural elements, formal and native plants have coalesced wonderfully to make this an entry overflowing with 'wow' factor.

Here's a selection of images from a project in Red Hill. Features of the project include

• dry stone walls
• second hand red brick paving, steps and walls
• natural rock placement
• water feature
• timber bridges
• native planting
• imagination

"BEST OUTDOORS EDITOR GARY TACKLE"

This premier boutique residential conference destination was established in Red Hill completed in 2002, the garden was constructed as part of a vision by Heath Landscape clients, Tony and Joyce Webster, to restore the existing stables and convert them into accomodation and conference area for guests.

The team at Heath Landscape faced some challenges in designing the landscaping for this project. Recreating the unique bluestone and brickwork of the buildings within areas of the garden was a difficult task, however they were able to succesfully soften these areas with recycled timbers, granite boulders and native plantings. The use of these natureal elements has helped to blend the gardens with the already existing surrounds.

The resulting gardens feature many tranquil areas for guests to sit relax and enjoy. In two of these newly created areas, calming water features have been introuduced. the aim of including these was to create further natural elements for guests to enjoy, keeping the area as organic as possible.

The clients enthusiasm for each stage of this project was capped with an official opening, with plaques visible throughout the property marking the occasion.

Rob would like to dedicate this page to the memory of Tony Webster.