Alkimos
This simple yet visually appealing landscape was carried out by Landscapes WA in conjunction with Dale Alcock Homes.
The key requirement of this display home's brief was to demonstrate how a low-maintenance garden can be functional while radiating style.
Another directive was to make use of every space in the backyard.
To demonstrate how a range of functional zones can be implemented while maximising the available space, Landscapes WA created a design that went beyond the norm.
A basketball court was implemented to create interest in the different spaces throughout the yard. It also lends itself to keeping children or teenagers occupied while the adults entertain in the decked alfresco area on the other side of the home.
These spaces serve different purposes, but they are linked by Merbau-decked boardwalks that have been built around statement pieces such as large urns illuminated with garden lighting. Granite steppers connect the deck to the basketball court.
At the front of the home, decking was laid over split levels leading to the front door, creating a dramatic entrance while subtle low-maintenance plantings and pine bark-mulched garden beds hint towards the coastal location.
Brick rendered planters to the rear of the yard hold a range of pretty yet easy-to-care-for plants including dracaenas, strelitzias and native grasses.
Completing the gardens, Landscaping WA hung some screen art from Eco Outdoor, which can be painted any colour to match your decor.