"Jane, it has been a real pleasure working with you. The garden looks fabulous, just like a bit of native bushland transplanted into Port Melbourne. Okay, the Lemon tree is not exactly Australian and nor are the herbs but for the first time I have a functioning herb garden. Many thanks for making our garden into such a beautiful, relaxing and enjoyable space."
This modern Port Melbourne home has a single outdoor area running the length of the narrow block. There are floor to ceiling doors uniting the living areas of the house with the outdoor space. The garden is framed as a picture from every point of view in the living areas. The brief was to provide a native garden in the narrow space and allow for outdoor seating and for bikes and general household traffic to pass comfortably through. A pond with native plants and mosquito eating native fish means that the courtyard is comfortable to be in through the year. A Lemon tree and small herb garden provide for cooking