As the founder of one of Sydney’s leading landscape companies, Michael Bates updated the garden of his 100-year-old sandstone home in North Sydney. He augmented the existing plantings and made the spaces more functional and ready for entertaining. He chose a focused selection of plants with broad leaves. Photo 1 of 10 in 10 Modern Gardens That Freshen Up Traditional Homes

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As the founder of one of Sydney’s leading landscape companies, Michael Bates designed the luscious garden of his 100-year-old sandstone home in North Sydney. He augmented the existing plantings and made the space functional and more optimal for entertaining. He chose a focused selection of plants with broad leaves.