Better Homes and Gardens (Australia)
WHEN NATURE CALLS
A COASTAL RETREAT SPOTLIGHTS THE BEAUTY OF THE BUSH
Forget those memories of the Australian bush being harsh and unforgiving – a bush garden can be a magical place. With plants that fit in naturally with the environment, you can create outdoor garden rooms that can be used for eating and entertaining or as places of retreat for reading and thinking. When you need to build a small structure – a potting shed, a little studio – make the trees part of it. And, such is the sculptural nature of so many native plants, real art becomes a natural fit in this landscape. Here’s how to make the bush your own.