Landscape architect Marisa Fontes has been designing distinctive tropical gardens in Darwin for almost 20 years. Her design signature is the use of bold shapes, vibrant colours and unusual plants.

When planning a new garden, getting the layout right pays dividends immediately and over the long term. A good garden layout makes the space more attractive and functional and can help reduce time ...

Urban gardens are getting smaller and many yards - both back and front - are just courtyards. This means that modern garden designers have to do more with less space. Steven Clegg is a Brisbane based ...