With Nature

With Nature by Fiona Brockhoff is a richly photographed garden design book that shows how thoughtful planting can create spaces that feel alive, calm and distinctly Australian. Part inspiration, part practical guide, it’s ideal for readers interested in sustainable gardening, native plants and naturalistic landscaping. Brockhoff tours a collection of her gardens across Australia, including a number not previously shared. You’ll move from small inner-city courtyards to coastal retreats and larger rural properties, seeing how she works with climate, texture and form to build atmosphere without relying on short-lived bursts of flower colour. Her approach is confident and fresh: clipped natives used like topiary, exotics chosen for local conditions, and a signature palette of silvers, greys and olive greens. Many gardens are designed to thrive largely on rainfall, with smart ideas for edible patches and even chicken runs. Perfect for design-focused gardeners, renovators and anyone planning a low-maintenance, climate-aware backyard. Add it to your shelf and start sketching your own “with nature” garden.