Outdoor Space Design

From Ordinary to Extraordinary: Backyard Landscape Ideas You’ll Love

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From Ordinary to Extraordinary: Backyard Landscape Ideas You’ll Love
Your backyard is more than just a patch of grass; it’s an extension of your home and can be transformed into a personal oasis. Whether you’re looking to create a space for entertaining, relaxation, or family activities, there are endless possibilities to design a backyard that suits your needs and reflects your style. Here are some creative backyard landscape ideas to help you transform your outdoor space.

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From Baby Llamas to Beautiful Landscapes: Debbie Laporte’s Journey to Designing Places People Love

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From One Call to a Career in Landscape Architecture. What followed was what Debbie calls a “mid-uni crisis.” On her mum’s advice — and without a smartphone to Google options — she turned to a career quiz and the Yellow Pages. The quiz pointed to landscape architecture, a field she’d never heard of. Taking a leap, she closed her eyes, pointed to a listing, and made a call. It changed everything.

More than 20 years later, Debbie is the founding director of Orterra, a Brisbane-based landscape architecture practice.

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