Backyard Habitat Project

19/08/2026

The bones of this garden were already here when a new owner purchased this property last year. A previous client of mine, I wasn't surprised to be here ripping out the remaining lawn and filling the garden with even more native plants.

Its been about 8 months since the last major round of planting. The garden is filling in nicely and looks pretty good in the afternoon light.

13/07/2026

About 2 years since the back corner of this Balgownie backyard was put together. We loaded a heap of colourful sandstone boulders into the slope to create some fun planting pockets above a granite pad. We intentionally created a rock that doubles as a seat and a number of crevices to support native pollinators and reptiles. Fair to say that the space is filling in nicely.

06/07/2026

Granite pathways that weave through the garden, surrounded by colourful natives and beautiful sandstone boulders. The lizards are happy, the pollinators are busy and the clients have their own slice of paradise. Looking forward to seeing this one put on a show come springtime.

Mount Kembla garden.
Planted in November of 2024.
Designed and installed by Tye Purnell
Image Keelan Orrock
Excavation and site prep Simon

21/06/2026

This Menai garden was installed a little over a year ago. Kath Gadd designed a full front yard makeover as well as some gardens out the back. Left wanting more, the client had us back to add another garden and space for a firepit.

Sandstone, a fun granite path and loads of colourful native plants. With some time this garden will hopefully play a role in supporting local wildlife.

Kath Gadd Landscape Design
Menai Garden Adventures

19/05/2026

23/04/2026

Beautiful spaces that attract pollinators, birds, frogs is totally worth it.... Creating those spaces in your own garden is pretty rad too.

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bird bath
Native bee house .aus