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Backyard & Garden Design Ideas

Issue 8.3 July 2010


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“Poolside Precinct”
Pg 60-63

With the addition of an Alfresco entertaining area, the pool and home now have a real connection. The outdoor spaces combine with the interior of the home seamlessly.

Good Garden Design

Issue 3 June 2010


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“Coastal Surprise”
Pg 28-33

Tucked behind sand dunes and cosseted by coastal tea tree, on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, this weekender with its pool, alfresco pavilion, outdoor entertainment area and surrounding gardens, form a perfect fit with its natural surrounds and climatic conditions.

Lifestyle Pools & Outdoor Design

Edition 109 Apr/May 2010


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“Alfresco Fun”
Pg 98-99

Faced with an average backyard comprised of lawn and terracotta tiles, the professionals at Scott Brown Landscape Design have transformed a relatively blank canvas into a multi-purpose family retreat.

Designed to keep boredom at bay regardless of the season, the customised poolscape boasts an alfresco area, ample room for entertaining and a sheltered swimming pool.

Brilliant Pools

Edition 1 April 2010


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“Let the Sun Shine Through”
Pg 60-62


Scott re-designs a tired old pool and designs a quirky garden & outdoor environment to suit.

“A garden should reflect something of its owner, while harmonising with both the home and its environment. Most of all, a well-designed garden should embody a sense of place." Scott Brown

Best Backyard Designs

Issue 1 Dec 2009


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“Eternal Elegance”
Pg 12-15

Scott designs a water-wise, formal garden which is a timeless testament to good planning and design.  The enjoyment of the garden is multiplied with  a stunning outlook, both day and night.

Modern Home

Vol 4 No 9 Dec 2009


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“Let the Sun Shine Through”
Pg 107-109

Celebrated Landscape designer Scott Brown specialises in every aspect of domestic landscape and garden design, working on projects ranging from the small patios of inner-city apartments, through to large-scale rural properties around Australia. Versatile and multi– talented, his designs work in harmony with the personality of each of his clients.

Here,
Scott takes us on tour of an amazing home in a  bayside suburb in Victoria, where bright colours and detailed design take centre stage.”

Daily Telegraph

Online article Nov 2009

We are the Pool Champions
online article

Green Thinking : Pool builders increasingly factor in water saving and storage products from the start of the design process.

Read Scott's green and waterwise tips online at The Daily Telegraph

Backyard & Garden Design Ideas

Issue 7.5 Oct/Nov 2009


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“Pure and Simple”
Pg 84-88

Scott’s pool, entertaining and garden solution proves the perfect complement to a modern Melbourne home.

Waterwise Gardens

Issue 4 Oct 2009


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“Backyard Magic”
Pg 78-79

This modern pool and garden makeover proves that it is never too late to become waterwise. With the implementation of rain water tanks, a pool cover and drought- proof planting selection and design, this new outdoor environment is highly sustainable as well as enjoyable.

Lifestyle Pools & Outdoor Design

Edition 108 Oct/Nov 2009


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“It's Hip to be Square”
Pg 114-115

Sharp, straight lines create a minimalist look to this pool. Scott maximizes usable space and further enhances outdoor entertaining by incorporating an underground wine cellar.

Backyard & Garden Design Ideas

YEARBOOK  Issue 7.3 Jun/Jul 2009


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“Resort Living”
Pg 24 - 27


This inviting Melbourne backyard, entertaining area and swimming pool proves how resort-style living at home, is within easy reach. Scott integrated existing ‘70’s elements into a contemporary outdoor living space. The resulting space sees traditional and modern elements combining to provide timeless appeal.

Outdoor Living
Project Guide

Edition 1  2009

“Hard Choices”
Pg 40 - 41

Scott writes an article on choosing the right paving to give your outdoor space year round appeal:
“Creating outdoor rooms continues to be the strongest trend in landscape design. As a direct result of this desire to extend the inside of the home outwards ….”

Backyard & Garden Design Ideas
Outdoor Entertaining

Issue 1  2009

Scott’s design featured in “The Good Life” 
Pg 9

“Even a long and narrow outdoor space can be turned into a comfortable, private area for entertaining ….”

Lifestyle Pools & Outdoor Design

Edition 107  2009

“Lighten up”
Pg 194 -195

See how Scott Brown has tackled the re-invention of an overgrown outdated backyard to create an energy efficient, drought tolerant, relaxed poolscape.

Read the owners’ review : “Given the yard in its previous condition, we never imagined such a successful combination (of the existing and new) was possible ...... Our indoor outdoor surrounding space feels like a tropical resort, and is very water efficient as well …”

Backyard & Garden Design Ideas

Issue 6.6 Dec 2008/Jan 2009

"Future Proofing"
Pg 80 - 83
 
Scott shows you how investing now in water-wise design and planting,
will pay dividends in the future ...
 
"When thinking about drought-tolerant gardens, some people tend to envisage savage, harsh and uninviting environments. This project proves this is not the reality. It is a welcoming and attractive outdoor environment which complements the family's lifestyle..."

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