Overhead image of a girl sitting on recycled brick steppers with native violet spilling over the edges, Ligularia reniformis, and clipped Buxus topiary arranged around the path.

This Summer Hill garden was all about respect for heritage and subtlety in design. We paired structured topiary with soft native planting to create a gentle transition from architecture to landscape. Recycled brick steppers mirror the home’s character, while playful details bring warmth to the entry experience.

Side view of a young girl sitting on recycled brick steppers, with native violet, white hydrangeas, Ligularia and clipped Buxus visible in the Summer Hill garden.

Street-facing view of the Summer Hill home showing the brick façade, front garden, recycled brick path and a Tuckeroo tree at the boundary.

A top-down view of the front path with a Dalmatian walking toward a young girl, surrounded by native violet, Ligularia and clipped Buxus in the Summer Hill garden.

This project reminded us that creativity thrives in constraints. A compact space became a canvas for thoughtful design and sustainable solutions.

Rose Bay