The elegant union of ornamental and productive.
This will be a topic of interest for most gardeners. For us in Melbourne, this is specially relevant to those gardening on the heavy clay soils such as the area around the creeks. Some gardens seem to be cursed with an unending population of gastropods (from ancient Greek, meaning literally stomach-foot). One such garden we
Built on a rooftop in Richmond in the early summer of 2012, this rooftop garden is only two steps away from the kitchen. As well as a breathtaking view on Melbourne’s CBD, this garden features: A perfect amount of shade from the hot afternoon sun and dominating dry north-western winds provided by this gorgeous Jacaranda. Two removable
After months of preparation, we finally had the pleasure to plant this front garden. Looking at it now, it is hard to believe that a year ago, this front garden was entirely covered with invasive runner grasses. Using the well proven technique of sheet mulching, we have patiently suppressed the grasses, built up soil biology
Libertas Gardens is proud to be associated with the Little Veggie Patch Co and the Pop Up Patch at Federation Square. * Starting on the 29th of November we will be running workshops on the broad topic of edible gardens. As usual our workshops will be as at hands-on and interactive as possible, but will
This brand new chicken coop, built in Thornbury in Melbourne’s inner north displays an elegant design and some seriously awesome features! * Surrounded by a mini fruit orchard, the hens will enjoy shade in summer and benefit from the thermal mass of the brick wall in winter. * These Far West saloon style double gates
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Our Garden and Permaculture Consultations are a perfect first step towards a new landscape and a better garden. Our 2hr consultations for $220 (inc. GST, consultation report & transportation) are straight to the point and highly productive.
We offer full landscape design and landscaping for large blocks, but are also happy offering garden design for small spaces. Small front yards and backyards makeovers usually mean we must be maximise the use of vertical spaces to the fullest. For a sculptural and yet productive effect, the espalier fruit tree is an ancient and
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At Libertas Gardens, we like to think that most concrete driveways are just absurdly thickly mulched garden beds… waiting for a rescue! . . This driveway can fit 8 cars… after our little intervention there will still be room for four cars, but room will be made for a few native plants, a bit of
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These are a few pictures of a chicken coop we have just inaugurated today in Hawthorn. The chicken are is made of a fully fox proof cage around a gorgeous chicken house. Two adjacent chicken yards allow the chooks to access some green during the day, before being locked in their safe haven at night! The house
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Last spring we planted an edible passion fruit vine on this north facing fence, the idea being to green up the fence, maximize vertical space and also, share fruits with the neighbours. As we all know, passion fruits are of the tastiest fruits around, imagine having your own private and almost unlimited supply just a few