FOUR SEASONS by Waddell Landscapes

This expansive garden incorporated different zones, demonstrating how to make the most of outdoor living all year. “I designed it to be a functional garden that people could imagine in their own backyard,” says Rob. “There’s lawn for the kids and dogs to run around and a variety of useable spaces for families or when friends come over.”

A tall pitched-roof pergola works well year-round, says Rob: perfect for shading the entertaining area in summer while creating a sheltered cosy nook – complete with outdoor kitchen, barbecue and seating – in winter. Bubbling ponds cool the summer air while providing soothing water sounds throughout the seasons.

The plant palette featured layered deep greens, whites and soft purples: crepe myrtle trees ( Lagerstroemia ‘Tuscarora’), Hydrangea ‘Sundae Fraise’ (pictured right) mauve Agastache ‘Sweet Lili’, and white echinacea and penstemons, with maples ( Acer ‘Autumn Blaze’ and ‘October Glory’) for height. There’s a sunken firepit for the cool months, while spring-flowering perennials delivered seasonal colour. waddelllandscapes.com.au

A FAMILY GARDEN WITH ROOM TO PLAY, LOUNGE AND ENJOY THE PRETTY, LAYERED PLANTING S.