Dunsborough Garden

Barb and Clint Black of Blax Builders have created a dreamy coastal home in Dunsborough, Western Australia. They worked with Kim to design and plant a low-maintenance native garden that fits seamlessly within their suburban block.

With a north-west aspect, the site receives abundant natural light, harsh summer sun and a steady sea breeze. The planting palette was chosen for resilience. Grevilleas and Kangaroo Paws - which both feature in the garden - can handle the site conditions, support local wildlife and bring a calm, grounded feel to the family’s outdoor spaces.

Practicality was also essential, with an additional parking bay and a clear path to the outdoor shower for sandy, post-surf rinse-offs.

The garden will need watering through its first summer, gradually reducing as the plants establish and settle into the coastal environment.

Photography by Bianca Kate Photography