TAKE THE LEAD Meandering paths create a sense of journey in this country garden in Macedon, Victoria. The primary path guides guests towards the century-old oak tree to the right, while a minor corridor leads to the old front door, now the entrance to homeowner Virginia’s home office. The paths are laid in compacted granitic sand, a cost-effective and practical choice by landscape designer Tim Pilgrim. The permeable surface is useful for this high-rainfall area, reducing puddling.
SUNTRAP With the massive oak tree keeping the main entertaining area in shade, this ‘summer courtyard’ (above) has been designed as a spot
