Australian House & Garden

How to LIVE ON THE EDGE

OVER THE HEDGE

An existing 6m-tall hedge of cypress (Cupressus x leylandii ‘Leightons Green’) along the length of the pool was retained because it offers an established privacy screen. All other plantings except for the Norfolk Island pine are new. “We aimed to create a lush, relaxed, coastal garden,” says Matt.

SPARKLING GEM

Built five metres above ground level, this 8.8x7.5m L-shaped pool now sparkles enticingly a short distance from the back door. Matt lined

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