7.Tiny ornaments
create lovely
surprises, like this
pair of bathing
beauties hiding
among the foliage.8.A fabulous
variegatedform of
the pandanus tree
makes a great feature
beside the pool,
reflecting the sun in
green and gold.9.To brighten up
shady garden areas,
borrow this tip and
hang a few colourful
Chinese lanterns.10.Versatile
bromeliadsoffer
more than colourful
foliage – their
flower spikes are
also stunning.109About the garden
Located at Holloways Beach,
near Cairns in Queensland,
this garden was started in 1987
around a newly-built family
home. It’s the creation of
Bev Reaston, who gradually
developed a lush canvas of
foliage and flowers from a
foundation of ‘sand, sand and
more sand.’ Infused with a
beach theme, reflecting the
mood of life on the coast, the
garden is also home to an
amazing collection of whimsical
ornaments, decorations and
garden objects (including
a giraffe!), delighting visitors
young and old. And there’s
something for every member
of the family, including a
putting green built as a
Christmas present for Bev’s
husband! Bev believes gardens
are personal spaces, which
should reflect the things you
love while including a bit of fun.7 8
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Entering a fabulous
garden is like set ting out
on a special journey...
Photography Brian Cassey