Enjoy Delight of Garden and Courtyard Design in Melbourne

INTRODUCTION
Homes in Melbourne are taking up an increasingly large proportion of their block. New homes are being built that way and existing homes are being extended. The outdoor space is reduced , and is often within the living space of the house as outdoor rooms or courtyards.
Employing Landscaping skills and experience from over 25 years in Garden Design Melbourne and Landscape  Design ,  Anthony Scott Landscape Design converts outdoor spaces into functional living areas that work. A Courtyard that works well , becomes a space that is a natural extension of the home , a place to live in , a place  where people want to come home from work and enjoy their outdoor space.
COURTYARD DESIGN
Faced with courtyards with limited space and light , Anthony Scott Landscape Design employs techniques and garden design principles that can turn a small courtyard into a beautiful and versatile space. One of the proven techniques is the use of a mirror.It can make the garden look twice its size , reflecting autumn and winter sunlight into the garden , overcoming the problem of shade.
Working with  Anthony Scott Landscape Design when  designing your courtyard  garden, will ensure its layout and intended use will be practical , so that for example the courtyard outdoor dining area should be close to the kitchen and sitting area , so people can get to it really easily.
Dividing the courtyard space into different areas also makes the area look much bigger and visually interesting , and the way in which plants are grouped can affect the courtyard design dramatically that brings a wonderful unity , light and a great sense of spaciousness and harmony.
Anthony Scott Landscape Design principles  makes sure that the style of the garden courtyard suits the architectural style of the house. You want to feel comfortable to linger at the edges of the courtyard. Ensure that at least one edge of the courtyard is a covered outdoor space , like a veranda or porch that you would naturally pass through or spend time in , and avoid courtyards that are enclosed on all four sides that feel dark and oppressive.
Utilizing the skills and 25 year’s experience  of Anthony Scott Landscape Design in Garden and Courtyard design Melbourne it is important to keep things simple , maximize very portion of space and remember to achieve a balance of scale so that a structure should not overpower a space , or have the structure get lost in the space.