What a way to finish this season! Two of Australia’s best garden designers share their insights on garden design and what inspires them. The amazing Paul Bangay joins Charlie Albone to discuss how his garden designs have evolved over the years, the passion and inspiration for his incredible designs, and Paul’s amazing gardens at his Stonefield property in Victoria. Their shared passion for gardening and garden design is infectious and will inspire you to think about your own garden. 

On today’s episode:

• Where Paul’s passion for gardening began
• How travel inspires Paul’s designs
• The changing trends of what Australians want from their garden
• How Stonefields has evolved over the years
• The rewards you can expect from working in your vegetable patch
• The importance of maintenance for your garden
• And the role Harold the peacock plays in Paul’s garden

Today’s Guest: 

Paul Bangay OAM is one of Australia’s most well-renowned landscape designers, with an extensive list of public and private commissions in Australia and beyond. Paul has been creating gardens that boast timeless charm and classic simplicity for over 25 years. In 2001, he was awarded the Centenary Medal for his contribution to public design projects. Paul has appeared on a number of gardening and lifestyle programs and published many widely-anticipated books, the most recent being ‘Small Garden Design’ (2019). 

We’d love to hear from you, please email any questions you have about your garden to: charlie@stihl.com.au

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