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If there’s one thing we’ve learned in the past couple of years, it is how interconnected our world is. Whether it’s something as obvious as how we relate to family members, the networks we build in our communities or how a microscopic virus can hop between humans with relative ease, nothing exists in isolation.
Your front facade might be about putting your best foot forward, but in many parts of Sydney, the rear lane is where it’s at. Once the sole domain of the night cart man and garbage trucks, Creative Director of Secret Gardens Matt Cantwell says the back lane is packed with potential. This is especially true in areas where land is at a premium.
When Creative director of Secret Gardens Matt Cantwell started his business more than 25 years ago, the concept of garden design was relatively new. Many homeowners were more accustomed to treating their gardens as lifelong projects, punctuated by occasional structural changes, such as the installation of a pool or the construction of a deck. But as our lifestyles have changed and we’ve embraced the garden as an extension of our indoor living spaces, our expectations have risen.
Going on holiday? Getting the garden ready before you go will ensure it survives and hopefully thrives in your absence. The end of the year means a break from the daily grind and hopefully the chance to get away, but while you’re gorging on Christmas ham and sunning yourself on the beach, a fortnight of neglect can have a big impact on your garden in the height of the growing season. To avoid coming home to an overgrown jungle – or worse, a wreckage of dead and dried out plants – tick these jobs off your pre-holiday to-do list.
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