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Week 11: Han and Can
The room: Backyard and pool
Cash spent: $9753 (Budget: $50,000)
Score: 31.5/40 (fifth place)
“I really like the stone,” said Darren Palmer. “I like how organic and natural it is, and I think that as the dichondra grows it will be absolutely elegant.”
Han and Can created a calming, Japanese-style garden with organic curves and sculptural elements.
Han and Can created a Japanese-inspired Zen garden with landscaper Christian Jenkins. Working with a tight budget, the girls were inspired by the “less is more” idea, believing that simplicity in design would be their mantra.
Sandstone paving led to a custom-built fireplace, which was surrounded by grass around the perimeter and several large rocks scattered throughout. Plantings of dichondra around the pavers helped to soften their appearance, while the addition of Japanese maples will supply elegance and colour. Lilly pillys were planted around the fence line with the aim of creating a hedge for privacy.
The showstopper was the placement of custom-made wooden arbours inspired by Japanese Torii gates, which are traditional arches that mark the entrance to Shinto shrines. These gates helped to separate the garden into zones, including the pool area, cabana and lawn, with Shaynna Blaze adding that they added a sense of tranquillity to the garden design.
The outdoor fireplace was curved, accompanied by curved bench seating, which won praise from the judges. “This is such a great place to sit, look back at the property and enjoy the sun,” said Marty Fox.
Design tip
Take inspiration from the surrounding landscape when designing a backyard. Han and Can used local rocks to create places of interest throughout their garden, even inspiring their sandstone path..
What colour paint did they use?
Han and Can used ‘Sandy Gorge’ half strength and Ace of Clubs, both by British Paints.
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Grave health hazards are linked to asbestos, which may be in homes built up to 1990. Health hazards may result from exposure to lead-based paints in older materials and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer.