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The Husqvarna Garden presents 'Support, a garden in Melbourne'
By Australian Landscape Designer and Presenter Charlie Albone. The Husqvarna Garden is designed for a busy corporate couple living in inner city Melbourne. It offers a space to relax, reflect, and retreat from the pressures and speed of modern living.
"We live in a fast paced and crazy connected world, where it can feel almost impossible to turn off. A beautiful garden is the perfect support system, providing an escape from life's stresses and encouraging positive thinking. This year, I wanted to build that escape on a world stage, and design a garden that would relax even the busiest of people" explained Charlie Albone.
Exciting exotic plants including Leucadendron, Acacia, and Protea along with European perrenials in subtle purple, white, pink, and soft red tones fringe it. The water feature at the back of the garden sends a calming stream of water down the stairs, without splashes or ripples.
The silent serenity is made possible by the garden's features. The entrance, which is flanked by two large specimen Banksia, that lead to a protective-feeling sunken lawn. Drawing inspiration from its homeland, bluestone cobbles are featured, along with a floating cantilevered architectural structure with geometric patterns reminiscent of Melbourne's Federation Square.
A striking copper and bronze sculpture is positioned at the back of the garden, created by Victorian Sculptor Will Wilson of Willie Wildlife. Wilson is also a veteran of the Chelsea Flower Show, having showcased his sculptures in London for the past seven years.
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