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Gardens have been an important part of our lives throughout history and continue to be an essential part of Australian lifestyle. Gardens come in all shapes and sizes and different types of gardens suit different people.

Recent consumer research by the nursery and garden industry found that although gardens mean different things to different people, depending on their lifestyle and type of home, Australians overwhelmingly agree that gardens evoke positive images and emotions.

Some of the quotes from participants included:
  • "Gardens are about experiences and emotions..."
  • "Gardens embrace me... houses are just walls, buildings isolate me."
  • "They are my little piece of nature."
  • "Gardens are realistic fantasies... they transcend me to new experiences and other places."
  • "Gardens are my creative space, a reflection of who I am and what is important to me."

The resonating message is that gardens are Australian for good times and that green life, gardens and gardening are all about creating the space to enjoy life.

The following pages are full of garden inspiration from the birth of the garden in ancient Egypt to the very latest in garden style.

 
 
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