An Equally Practical + Lush Suburban Backyard Makeover

Again in 2009 when panorama designer Julian Bombardiere, proprietor of Ballast Panorama, purchased a home in Kings Langley (28 kilometres north-west of the Sydney CBD), its backyard was non-existent. 

The Seventies property had beforehand been within the fingers of the unique proprietor, and was sporting nothing however an overgrown garden with a self-seeded jacaranda, schefflera and privet within the yard. Naturally, a makeover was required.

Following a serious renovation of the accompanying brick home, Julian set about reworking the backyard with a complementary, mid-century really feel. His imaginative and prescient centered on usability at the start, leading to numerous zones for various seasons and entertaining.

The west-facing area now incorporates giant Elaeocarpus eumundi bushes, Cupaniopsis anacardioides (tuckeroo), and deciduous Betula nigra (river birch) that present shade, with the additional advantage of screening out neighbouring properties. 

‘Privateness may be very excessive in precedence,’ says Julian. ‘We wished the sensation of our personal area [that] actually set the property aside from the neighbouring residences.’

Different species planted embody topiary crops Buxus microphylla (Japanese field), Westringia fruticosa (coastal rosemary), Rhaphiolepis Oriental Pearl (Indian Hawthorn), and Thymus serpyllum (creeping thyme), which is used as a floor cowl between decomposed granite steppers.

The aspect of the home options raised vegetable backyard beds, main via to a recycled brick space with a fireplace pit and seating. A big stage garden for the youngsters has additionally been created, utilizing hand-shaped sandstone to facilitate ranges. 

Julian describes the backyard as we speak as peaceable, attention-grabbing and plush, whereas managing to be seamlessly useful – the proper stability!

Loving this backyard? Take a look at Ballast Panorama on Instagram for extra backyard design from Julian Bombardiere!

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