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Is it obvious that I’m collecting backyard inspiration? Hence my obsession with Sydney landscape architectural firm Secret Gardens? We’re planning on doing some work to tame our jungle of a garden into something sophisticated, stylish, with outdoor “rooms”. If only my place could be as stunning as this Coogee space. Definitely backyard bliss.

Limited space doesn’t have to mean limited outdoor style. This small warehouse courtyard manages to include a pool, outdoor kitchen, luscious greenery and the fab feel of an inner sanctum. Clovelly garden by, who else but, Sydney-based landscape designers extraordinaire Secret Gardens.

Not so much a secret garden although you must admit that backyard is a bit of a hidden oasis. No it’s a design by Secret Gardens in Sydney’s inner suburb of Randwick. Bright and breezy. Like being at a holiday resort 365 days a year.

Why am I not surprised? Where else would one of the world’s leading design couples Ludovica Serafini and Roberto Palomba of Palomba Serafini Associati retreat to but a 17th century ex oil mill brimming with their own iconic pieces. Rustic sophistication at it’s finest.

I’ve always had a thing for cacti. A pot or two about the house has been more than satisfactory… until now. Now I want  a garden just like this by Phoenix, Arizona based landscape architects Colwell Shelor. It may necessitate a move to an arid climate but I can’t see that being a problem.