by the bay

A well-designed garden is one with good “bones” and an authentic sense of place. It fits seamlessly into its surroundings, makes the most of its assets, and it enhances the lifestyle of those who will be using it. Although a well-designed garden looks as if its creation was close to effortless, considerable knowledge (of soils, plants, materials and the like) is required — and if you have a waterside location, finding someone with the requisite expertise is essential.

The owner of Nautilus, an award-winning property located south of Sydney