To transform the overgrown Paddington garden of UK musician Example into a functional, family-friendly outdoor space. The garden had become crowded, difficult to maintain and underused, with hidden areas that needed to be opened up for children, planting and everyday enjoyment.
Brooke’s Blooms cleared overgrown rosemary, Dions, passionfruit vine, old Zoysia and other crowded planting to reset the garden. The new design introduced Viburnum screening, Liriope, pollinator-friendly Salvia Mystic Spires, dwarf citrus, herbs and a playful “peekaboo” garden section for the children. Edible and sensory planting, including oregano, thyme, rosemary, chillies, lemon and lime, made the space practical and interactive.
A lush, usable and family-focused Paddington garden that feels calmer, more open and easier to maintain. The transformation created stronger street presence, better movement, edible planting and playful moments for the children while giving the home a softer, more inviting outdoor experience.
Location Paddington, Brisbane
Project Type Residential family garden makeover
Service Landscape Design / Landscape Construction / Garden Maintenance / Horticultural Consultation
Scope Garden clearing, planting, edible garden, family-friendly design, privacy screening and garden reset
Planting Style Pollinator-friendly, edible and low-maintenance residential planting
Key Features Viburnum hedge, Salvia Mystic Spires, Liriope Emerald Cascade, dwarf lemon, dwarf lime, herbs, sensory pathway and children’s peekaboo garden
