Inspiring Landscape Solutions By Parveen Dhaliwal

22/06/2026

😍 From drab to absolutely fab in less than two weeks! 🌿⁠
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This Surrey Hills garden transformation proves that the right landscape designer can turn your wildest garden dreams into reality. What started as a “drab garden” on a busy main road became a stunning outdoor sanctuary that exceeded all expectations!⁠
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✨ The Challenge:⁠
Create an outdoor garden room with privacy, hide those not-so-pretty garage doors, and design a low-maintenance space with seasonal colour that WOW’s year-round.⁠
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🌸 The Solution:⁠
A masterfully curated planting palette featuring fragrant favourites with serious seasonal impact, gorgeous textures, elegant travertine paving, and jaw-dropping custom garage screens that transformed eyesores into art!⁠
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💡The result? ⁠
A garden so beautiful it’ll make you want to spend every moment outside, from pink and apricot azaleas to striking Limonium perezii, lush green lawns framed by perfectly shaped hedges, and an outdoor room that’s pure garden goals.⁠
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💬 “Thanks, Parveen, for such an amazing transformation of my garden, as well as being incredibly wonderful and so accommodating to work with.”⁠
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“Parveen even returned after completion to run through the maintenance schedule going forward, which means that my gorgeous garden will grow into something really beautiful.”⁠
- Dean Matchett, Surrey Hills⁠
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Ready to transform YOUR outdoor space from drab to fab? Head on over to our website to find out more about our Surrey Hills glow up: https://inspiringlandscapes.com.au/portfolios/surrey-hills/⁠
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📸 Surrey Hills design project 2018

18/06/2026

It’s funny how something so simple can completely shift how a space feels.⁠
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Today I picked up a couple of chairs and cushions, nothing over the top, and suddenly this little corner of my backyard feels like my own quiet escape. ⁠
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I’ve got some soft baby blue chairs on the way with white cushions to finish it off, and I can already picture it coming together.⁠
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I love sneaking out here, even if it’s just for five minutes. Sitting among the salvias, listening to the bees doing their thing, just slowing down for a moment. There’s something about being surrounded by it all that makes you feel grounded, like you can finally switch off.⁠
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This little spot has become my safe place. It’s where I go to reset, breathe, and just be myself; no noise, no pressure, just calm.⁠
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And now and then, I get the best kind of company… rainbow lorikeets dropping in and a pair of king parrots that like to visit. Those moments always feel a bit special.⁠
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It’s not a big space. But it’s mine, and that’s everything.⁠ ⁠
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📸 My spot in my garden 💚

17/06/2026

❄️ Winter gardens: where optimism meets a little bit of selective vision.⁠
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Let’s be honest, winter has a way of testing even the most committed gardeners. The leaves have dropped, the colour has faded, and suddenly you’re out there staring at what looks like potential. 😅⁠
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But here’s the thing: gardeners don’t see what is; they see what’s coming. Bare branches? Future structure. Empty beds? Space for something incredible. That “nothing happening” phase? Just the quiet build-up before everything takes off again.⁠
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There’s something pretty special about that mindset. It’s part patience, part imagination, and maybe just a touch of stubborn belief that it’s all going to come together beautifully (because it will 🌱).⁠
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Winter might not be the showiest season, but it’s where the planning happens, the ideas grow, and the groundwork is laid for what’s next.⁠
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👉 So tell us, are you out there planning, planting, or just convincing yourself everything is “resting”? 😄

16/06/2026

15/06/2026

🤍🌹 There’s something about white roses: quiet, elegant, and impossible to ignore. 🤍🌹⁠
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They don’t shout for attention like brighter blooms; they hold it. Soft, timeless, and effortlessly beautiful, white roses bring a sense of calm and sophistication to any garden space. ⁠
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Whether planted as a feature or woven through a mixed bed, they have a way of lifting everything around them. But like anything that looks this good, they do appreciate a little care.⁠
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To keep your white roses looking their best:⁠
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🤍 Give them plenty of sun: at least 5–6 hours a day keeps blooms strong and healthy⁠
🤍 Water deeply, not lightly: encourage roots to grow down, not just sit near the surface⁠
🤍 Feed regularly during the growing season to support repeat flowering⁠
🤍 Prune with purpose: remove dead or crossing branches to improve airflow and shape⁠
🤍 Mulch well to retain moisture and protect the roots⁠
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One small but important tip: water at the base, not over the leaves. It helps prevent disease and keeps those blooms looking clean and fresh.⁠
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White roses aren’t just a plant; they’re a feeling. A moment of calm. A little bit of elegance in everyday life.⁠
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👉 Would you use white roses as a statement feature or mix them through your garden for a softer look?⁠

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📸Glen Iris project detail

12/06/2026

Minimalistic vibes!⁠
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This one was all about a fresh start without losing what mattered.⁠
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The original concept leant towards a more vibrant and layered look, but partway through, we shifted gears to a cleaner, more minimal look, so it ties in with the newly renovated backyard. The result feels a lot more cohesive front to back.⁠
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The old timber entry path had well and truly reached its end (rot had taken over 😅), so this was a chance to reset the layout with something solid, simple and built to last. ⁠
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We kept the palette tight, softened things with the curved lawn, and added just enough planting to keep it feeling relaxed, not bare.⁠
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A big piece of the puzzle was working around the existing liquidambar, which is council-protected and a real anchor for the space. Levels, materials and planting were all carefully considered to keep it healthy long-term.⁠
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Now it’s a low-maintenance, easy-to-live-with front garden that feels calm, connected, and much more welcoming from the street.⁠
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Designed in July 2024 by Inspiring Landscape S⁠olutions.⁠
Implementation in March 2026 by Stanbrook Outdoor Creations⁠
Concrete pots by Statewide Concrete Products⁠
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📸Pictures 1-5: Ringwood North front garden design.

09/06/2026

🪨 STOP! Rock mulch isn’t what you think it is. ✨⁠
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Think “mulch” only means wood chips? Think again! Rock mulch is the gorgeous, natural groundcover that’s been hiding in plain sight in stunning gardens everywhere.⁠
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Here’s the lowdown:⁠
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PEBBLES → Smooth, polished, and rounded (hello, river pebbles!)⁠
SCREENINGS → Raw, rough-textured base material with character⁠
MINI ROCKS → Ranging from fist-sized to foot-wide statement pieces⁠
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But here’s the game-changer: rock mulch does EVERYTHING traditional mulch does. It retains moisture, suppresses weeds, and makes your garden beds look absolutely incredible, with one key difference. It attracts heat, which means your plant selections need to be heat-tolerant superstars!⁠
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💡 Pro Design Tip: Rock mulch creates stunning visual texture and comes in incredible colour variations depending on whether you buy bulk natural stone or polished bagged products. From 7mm screenings to large feature rocks, there’s a perfect size and tone for every design style.⁠
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I love using rock mulch for the following:⁠
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✨ Contemporary minimalist gardens⁠
✨ Succulent and native plantings⁠
✨ Low-maintenance zones that still look designer-level⁠
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Want to jazz up your garden with natural materials that bring serious style? Rock mulch might be your new best friend.⁠
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Read the full blog 👇🏻 to discover which type suits YOUR garden style and see stunning examples! ⁠
https://inspiringlandscapes.com.au/rock-mulch/