A walled garden would normally be in the back yard where high walls would protect the garden from the neighbours' footballs and dogs, AND give wall space for plants to grow up.
This terraced garden and low stepped wall in the front yard is more attractive, but also more vulnerable.
It is interesting to think about the difference uses and purposes of the back yard versus the front garden.
The Aussie back garden is the private family space for children's games, the veggie patch and a rotary clothesline. The front is the showcase for strategic planting to present the house in the best light.
Seasons Greetings to you and yours and all the best for 2012.
MELBOURNE ART DECO
In 2009 Robin Grow published a book on Melbourne Art Deco, with images largely supplied by David Thompson. The book quickly sold out and he is pleased to say that it has now been re-published by Brolga Press, with updates, errors corrected and a new cover.
Best of all, it is selling for about $25 in the shops and on-line. Art Deco & Modernism Society members can purchase a copy from me for $22, (includes postage within Australia). For overseas orders please email for postage rates. Contact me at robingrow@ozemail.com.au if you are interested, and advise if you would like the book to be dedicated and/or signed.
A walled garden would normally be in the back yard where high walls would protect the garden from the neighbours' footballs and dogs, AND give wall space for plants to grow up.
ReplyDeleteThis terraced garden and low stepped wall in the front yard is more attractive, but also more vulnerable.
Happy holidays to you :)
Thanks Helen!
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting to think about the difference uses and purposes of the back yard versus the front garden.
The Aussie back garden is the private family space for children's games, the veggie patch and a rotary clothesline. The front is the showcase for strategic planting to present the house in the best light.
Seasons Greetings to you and yours and all the best for 2012.