A courtyard garden proving that a small footprint can still deliver a big “wow.” A Jetmaster outdoor fire and simple black timber batten pergola anchor the space, framed by crazy paving underfoot and a wrought iron fence and gate at the entry. Corten steel edging curves through layered planting — nikau, cycads, astelia, and clivia among them — while vertical timber decking and steps lead you through to contemporary outdoor furniture set up for lingering.
Warm, considered, and built for gathering — proof good design doesn’t need a big footprint.
Val Puxty Landscape Design
Designing contemporary residential gardens since 2007, Val believes you don’t need a huge space to create somewhere beautiful. Her Garden Show zone is a courtyard garden – calm, luxurious, and proof that a small footprint can still deliver a big “wow.”
Featuring a fireplace, wood stacker, layered paving and decking, and considered plant combinations, it’s a masterclass in getting the details right.
North Shore-based, with over 20 years of combined experience. Parrot is the team bringing the entire Garden Showcase to life this year — turning ordinary backyards into thoughtfully planned, built-to-last outdoor spaces.
From paving and retaining walls to planting and water features, no project is too big or too complex — which is exactly why they’re building this year’s showcase from the ground up.
You can take a piece of it home.
Kings Plant Barn is the Official Plant Partner of the Garden Showcase – pop into your nearest store to find the citrus trees, natives, and colourful groundcovers featured in this garden, with expert advice from the team on how to grow them in your own backyard.
