by sixgun2 | May 13, 2026 | Blog, Inspiration, Landscaping Ideas
A well-designed garden should never feel like an afterthought. When the landscape around a home is handled properly, it feels connected from the moment you arrive. The lines make sense. The materials sit comfortably against the building. The planting softens and...
by Peter O'Neill | May 13, 2026 | Blog, Inspiration, Landscaping Ideas
When we design outdoor environments for schools, campuses and public spaces, shade is never an afterthought… it’s one of the key elements that can completely change how a space feels and how often it’s used. A well-shaded courtyard, gathering zone or play area is...
by Peter O'Neill | May 13, 2026 | Blog, Inspiration, Landscaping Ideas
When it comes to landscaping for schools, we know the brief is rarely simple. A school or campus outdoor space needs to do a lot at once. It must look inviting, hold up to daily use, support student wellbeing, allow for easy movement, and suit the way staff, students...
by sixgun2 | Mar 27, 2026 | Blog, Inspiration, Landscaping Ideas
Let’s be honest… we’ve had a long run of safe. Neutral paving. Charcoal fencing. Fifty shades of grey everywhere you look. In 2026, the pendulum is swinging — and it’s swinging hard. Homeowners, schools and commercial spaces are rediscovering the confidence of 60s...
by sixgun2 | Mar 27, 2026 | Blog, Inspiration, Landscaping Ideas
In Australia, we don’t design around the rain… we design around the sun. It dictates how long a playground can be used, whether a courtyard sits empty at lunchtime, and how comfortable a café terrace feels at 2pm in January. When people ask us why shade is important...
by sixgun2 | Mar 26, 2026 | Blog, Inspiration, Landscaping Ideas
When schools talk about upgrading their grounds, the conversation often starts with practical needs — better drainage, safer play areas, more shade, improved access. But beneath those practical requirements sits something more important: the experience of the students...
