Sam Cox Landscape
Sam Cox designs and builds native gardens in the Australian natural style pioneered by Ellis 'Rocky' Stones and Gordon Ford. Using soft edges, boulder outcrops, natural ponds and native plants, Sam continually works toward advancing the tradition of the natural garden in Australia.
09/05/2026
My Friday started with a muddy concrete pour and ended chewing the fat with these two legends.
Bev Hansen and Bob Grant both worked with Ellis Rocky Stones.
Bob at 98! He had some great memories of his time as forman for Ellis. He then went on to work at Eltham council in the parks and gardens department.
Bev’s career began with Ellis as his chauffeur at the tender age of 17 to running his office and designing with his direction until he passed away in 1975.
Our hour long chat had me thinking of the people involved more than the work. The names came quickly to Bob while the jobs were hazy.
This reminds me in the now global world of design and ‘image’ the relationships we have are most important.
A local family of those who create together and a bigger community of those we make gardens for.
As we sat and discussed boulder placement I felt a strong connection through this simple art. Bob quick to mention his rock
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