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Materiality matters in this garden, with concrete playing a starring role

1 A striking Kate Kelly letterbox from Robert Plumb sets the tone for the front garden and hints at what lies beyond. 2 Glossy-leafed Honolulu lily (Solandra maxima ‘Variegata’) proliferates on the pergola. This creeper tolerates sun and windy weather well, and produces extravagant flowers. 3 New concrete steps show off the form of structural plants. 4 The backyard’s terraced lawn has soft-leaf buffalo grass; it was chosen for its density and hardiness. 5 The Honolulu lily will eventually grow right over the pergola, creating beautiful dappled shade in summer. 6 Sharp angles in the concrete walls add a touch of modernity to the front of the house.…

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Inside Out (Digital) - 1 Issue, October 2020

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