Backyard and Outdoor Living

GARDEN glory

We moved to Bowral, NSW some 16 years ago. The house is typical of those in the area and the block of land is just on half an acre, which is quite large considering how close it is to town.

The original garden contained some well-established trees and many substantial camellias when we arrived, plus a lovely curved stone wall in the centre of the back garden.

THE INSPIRATION

I have tried to garden along the design principles of the famous Edna Walling,), the winding paths laid with sawdust through the woodland garden and the very pretty daisies that flower through the lawn, has proved to be just right for that area of the garden.

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