A low maintenance family garden | Garden Design | Behind the Garden Gate

Step into a low maintenance family garden with great garden design ideas in Anglesea, Victoria, where relaxation meets coastal charm. This thoughtfully designed garden, crafted by Ocean Road Landscaping in 2018, seamlessly blends practicality and aesthetics into its garden design. A crushed rock driveway, bordered by clumping grasses and shrubs in muted greens, greys, and silvers, captures the essence of the surrounding coastal dune environment and the laidback lifestyle of gardening in Australia. This garden is the answer to the need for a casual and easy going garden space that's low maintenance & perfect for a large family gathering.
The entrance pergola, adorned with ornamental grapevines, beckons you to explore the backyard. Tackling stormwater challenges, a brilliantly managed system ensures not only the prevention of runoff issues but also the flourishing of lush plantings and a vibrant lawn. At the heart of the backyard stands a magnificent stone wall, a striking focal point that invites gatherings around a potential fire pit. The grasses, mirroring coastal hues, create a perfect harmony, reminiscent of sandy beaches and coastal cliffs.
As you move through this low maintenance garden, casuarinas and banksias along the back border promise future privacy, while the seamless integration with the adjacent space blurs the boundaries, expanding the visual expanse. Explore a charming picking garden adorned with passionfruit and citrus trees. A touch of whimsy comes to play with a quirky clothesline, ingeniously tensioned rocks - adding an artistic flair to the outdoor space.
On the surfs entrance side of the house is an outdoor shower & surfers storage space, catering to the owners active lifestyle. A bright green fernery offers a soft contrast to the hardy banksias opposite them.
With its repeating palette and quirky features, this garden becomes a relaxing garden retreat for the entire family. If you found this tour inspiring, don't forget to like and subscribe for more and let me know in the comments which was your favourite part of this garden.
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Garden Design & Build by 🌱 Peter & Simone Shaw & Harley - Ocean Road Landscaping - www.orl.com.au/
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[@Adam-vr5qn]

Absolutely beautiful garden. So many great ideas.

[@BeanThereDugThat]

Thanks so much for watching! Glad you got some great ideas from it 🥰

[@giulianamarasco]

Fantastic garden. That clothesline & stone wall though !

[@BeanThereDugThat]

Really beautiful design isn't it! Thanks for watching 🥰

[@lorrainel2314]

That’s one stunning coastal garden 🌟

[@BeanThereDugThat]

It really is isn't it - very relaxing and coastal!

[@Sp33dYAU]

Wow, someone has spent a lot of time there with the hedge trimmer - I give my couple of Correa and Westringa the same treatment! ,Great garden!

[@BeanThereDugThat]

Haha yes it might seem like a bit of maintenance with the clipping, but apparently it's only once evert 6-8 weeks because they don't grow super fast.

[@wilmaw1190]

I’m in awe of this garden! I only live 20 minutes away but it’s worlds apart from mine…I wish! Another beautiful representation of our great landscape and full credit for the external home renovation too. Seriously you should have your own tv show, well done.

[@BeanThereDugThat]

So nice of you to say this re my own tv show - if you know any producers feel free to drop my name!! 🥰 And I love that you've been inspired by a local garden to you from my video - thanks for letting me know!

[@MegaHeptic]

I really love this garden. Thank you to the owners for sharing 🙂

[@BeanThereDugThat]

Thanks so much for watching - glad you enjoyed it 🥰

[@MegaHeptic]

Thanks Chloe and crew for your equally relaxed vibe presenting this garden 😊

[@Batch22green]

Lovely! The grape vine pergola is going to look stunning when established :)

[@BeanThereDugThat]

Isn’t it! And imagine the autumnal colour when it’s completely covered - wow 🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂

[@everythingian7579]

love the coastal vibes with the crushed gravel and untreated timber. Does anyone know what sort of crushed gravel that is? I have crushed limestone at home, but it's far more sandy and tracks everywhere.

[@BeanThereDugThat]

thanks for watching! Oh I can't remember actually re the crushed rock - but let me ask the designer and I'll get back to you :-)

[@miggity_mac]

is the driveway and fireplace area decomposed granite?

[@BeanThereDugThat]

It’s a crushed rock topping not a hundred percent on which one. Sorry! But you could ask Ocean Road Landscaping on their IG page 😊