Contemporary Native Garden Design

Corlette, Port Stephens

Dream Design Scapes was engaged to create a native Australian-inspired landscape design for this grand home in Corlette, which incorporates the natural slope of the land and the vista of the beautiful bay of Port Stephens beyond.

Natural stone boulders were salvaged from the site and utilized throughout the garden to enhance the palette of native plants and give the garden a natural presence while controlling and slowing down water flow on the steeply sloping site.

Blackbutt platform decking leads you to the front entrance of this home and the front courtyard space with sparkling views of Port Stephens, all surrounded by a native plant design.

A selection of native and exotic plants was chosen to provide color, texture, shape, and ambiance to the garden while capturing the eye and grandeur of the landscape. Unique sculptures and distinct plantings were used to enhance the garden scape and create a sense of individuality and statement in the garden. A custom-created letterbox gives the garden and home a marked street appeal, surrounded by native plants, while a unique horseshoe pear sculpture holds a place of pride, draped in ‘Old Man’s Beard’ air plant.

The steeply sloping landscape posed a challenging site, consisting of hard local rock incorporated into the design. Major retaining walls were necessary around the perimeter and rear of the garden to maintain neighboring sites and reduce water runoff.

Blackbutt decks were employed in the rear garden to maximize space for entertaining and relaxation, utilizing plants for privacy screening and aesthetics.

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