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  • Backyard and Outdoor Living

    Living libraries

    Jul 12, 2017 2 minutes
    WORDS: CARROL BAKER PHOTOS: THERESE COVINGTON

    The owners of this contemporary new-build home in Adelaide sought to create outdoor living areas that were a mix of productive, practical and playful spaces. The award-winning garden was designed by Matthew O’Grady and Robyn Frost and constructed by Matthew O’Grady Landscape Designs.

    Matthew’s design philosophy is to create beautiful customised spaces he calls “living libraries.” “I

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