Published Articles
Whenever I design a project, inside or out, they are always intended to appear as if the creation came about simply, easily... effortlessly. In truth, BARENZ took months of planning, careful research and loads of time in discussion with the clients, Enzo and Luke Leone. To their credit. More..
Designer Gardens by Dean Boone 
Backyard and Garden Design Ideas Magazine
For a landscape designer, getting to know the client is the first step in coming up with a successful design concept. Seeing a garden come to realisation from design, through construction, to full maturity also needs a deep mutual understanding and respect for one another, the design and the location. The result is something truly special and is often what gives a garden that ‘X’ factor. More...
Asian Style By Dean Boone
Backyard and Garden Design Ideas Magazine
Anyone who has traveled in Asia will be aware of the distinct, unique and sublime feel of it. There is something captivating about that wonderfully evocative collection of nations that make up Asia, especially their gardens that keeps us Australians coming back for more. So what is it about Asian garden design that is so inviting and sensual?
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Native Gardens by Dean Boone
Backyard and Garden Design Ideas Magazine
Are native plants finally respectable? Can they be a suitable, if not better choice for the average Australian gardener? That has been a message that every Australian garden designer has been trying to impart and it hasn’t been an easy task.
The transition of Australian natives from strictly roadside plantings to a consistent pride of place in the home garden more….
Outdoor Living by Dean Boone
Backyard and Garden Design Ideas Magazine
Designing an outdoor living space is a very individual experience; everyone has certain needs to fulfil and wants to be included. One thing, however, is consistent: all Australians love entertaining outside. We have a wonderful climate that allows us to spend most of the year out in our gardens, enjoying clear, blue-skyed sunny days.
Outdoor living has always been a focus in Australia but now we are taking it to new levels. No longer are we satisfied more....
Garden Lighting by Dean Boone
Landscape Contractor Magazine
What makes a garden a showpiece or lifts a landscape design to the next level and turns any ordinary space into something extraordinary? The answer lies in something not every landscape contractor will automatically think of, but it’s something that can instantly value-add to the range of services you offer. A little forethought can go a long, long way to achieving client satisfaction.
Garden lighting is about creating drama, mood, prescience and transformation of the daytime space. With garden more....
Show Garden by Dean Boone
Backyard and Garden Design Ideas Magazine
The latest trend in Australian garden design certainly does seem to be all about entertaining — with style. If this year’s show was anything to go by, ostentatious, gaudy or over-the-top gardens are passé. Instead, the cool, laidback charm of the Australian lifestyle is coming through. The result is sophisticated gardens that combine beauty with function and more...
Personalise your space by Dean Boone
Your Garden Magazine
Making a house your home isn’t just about what’s on the inside. You’ll often need to transform the outside, too. If you’ve just bought a brand new house and land package, chances are the garden is very new, very simple and very much in need of your individual style. Yet it also presents the rare opportunity to skip the messy stages of landscaping and start with a well-planned basic garden, from which your own personal additions can grow.
Most new ‘package’ gardens are a planned entity, designed by professionals who know how to make the most of the land around the house. More.,..
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