Australian Dreamscapes | Claire Takacs

Australian Dreamscapes

In Australian Dreamscapes, Claire Takacs captures the remarkable diversity of Australia's gardens, from verdant retreats to striking semi-arid landscapes. Through a collection of inspiring gardens, gardeners and landscape designers, she explores a growing movement towards naturalistic planting design. Influenced by styles such as the New Perennial and Prairie movements, these landscapes embrace the way plants thrive in nature, creating richly textured gardens that celebrate beauty while sitting harmoniously within their surroundings and reflecting a true sense of place.

Spanning 15 chapters and featuring 22 extraordinary gardens, the book pairs Claire's evocative photography with personal stories from the owners and designers behind each landscape. Their stories reveal the inspiration, challenges and rewards involved in bringing these gardens to life, offering an intimate glimpse into the passion behind every project.

Beautifully presented, Australian Dreamscapes is an inspiring celebration of Australia's diverse garden landscapes and the people who shape them.

About the Author

Claire Takacs is an internationally acclaimed garden photographer whose work has taken her to some of the world's most exceptional and innovative gardens. Spending much of each year travelling abroad, her photography is regularly featured in leading international gardening publications. Her images have appeared in numerous gardening books, and throughout her career she has collaborated with many of the industry's most respected garden writers and designers.