Backyard and Outdoor Living

PLANTS ARE BOSS

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“A house should look like it’s been planted in the garden,” says Janine Mendel, landscape designer and owner of CultivArt Landscape Design. “Create a great structure but don’t forget about the plants because without them it’s just an artificial space. Make it beautiful with planting, give yourself a reason to turn off the air conditioner and go outside.”

Contemporary and well structured, this backyard in Karrinyup, Perth, is in keeping with the architectural design of the home. While the hardscaping of

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