A
s the 2016 Melbourne International
Flower & Garden Show was
celebrating 40 years of greening
Australia, Joby and Carolyn
Blackman of Vivid Design knew they had
to create an unforgettable space — hence,
The Greenery Garden. The brief for their
display garden revolved around designing
a space that would fl ourish throughout
the seasons, ultimately presenting a space
that is quintessentially Melbourne: clean,
sophisticated and stylish.
Opting to use tried-and-true greenery, Joby
and Carolyn were keen to demonstrate that
plants can still play a starring role in a garden’s
design. “We wanted to show plants can and
should form the foundation of a great garden
and that hedges and evergreens can provide the
bones for a year-round look that supports and
highlights fl owers and edibles,” says Carolyn.
Revelling in the beauty of contrast, The
Greenery Garden illustrates the value of
combining the hardscape with green plantings
ABOVE This paved area off ers a place
for rest and relaxation
RIGHT The aptly named The Greenery
Garden features lush hedges and
evergreens that provide the bones for
a year-round aesthetic
BEST IN SHOW
Designed to nourish the senses, an award-winning
garden proves that classic is bestWORDS // ANNABELLE CLOROS
PHOTOGRAPHY // PATRICK REDMOND
PROJECT// THE GREENERY GARDEN