The Story

A keen interest in gardening from the beginning. 

Living in Europe in my early years, I was influenced by my grandparents and worked the ground for productive purposes. In Australia, my mother was creative and taught me the practice of gardening, design and the general needs and behaviour of vegetation. My father was a home designer and builder whom I would assist during my home years. 

I was living two lives, the white-collar professional during business hours and the gardener after hours and on weekends. Although my professional life was fruitful, it didn’t provide a deep joy and purpose. I found joy in my garden, endless hedges and perennials, and the reward of the abundance of roses, hydrangeas and liliums. I am excited by timber construction and commenced building arbours, window boxes, awnings and sheds. I love the thrill of finding the perfect piece to achieve a visual and functional result, these are the things I look forward to. 

The office and gardening nexus needed to break, and this became more apparent when I was continually sought out by others to create and guide the design of their outdoor spaces. People would come to take photos from the street, and those who were more persistent wanted tours. Without realising it, my home garden had become a beacon to those who dreamt or sought inspiration to create their own outdoor spaces.

My vision is to renew the timeless garden in a modern world. I have taken my passion for the garden, design and construction and created Hedge & Arbour.