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Fertile ground Toowoomba’s reputation as the Garden City is among its many attractions for prestige property buyers
It started with the rich, red soil in which Toowoomba’s founding fathers planted lines of street trees to welcome new arrivals. Now the centre of Queensland’s Darling Downs has become Australia’s Garden City, with a decades-old annual flower competition and an established reputation as a horticultural centre. Toowoomba’s diverse gardens and large block sizes have become a major attraction of its prestige property market. David Snow from Peter Snow and Co Real Estate says the expansive gardens seen across many parts of the city enhance the appeal of its property and lifestyle. “The inherent and enduring value of a quality garden and mature trees is something that has always been appreciated, and there is even greater appreciation now,” he says.“People are understanding the importance of good garden design.” Perched on Queensland’s Great Dividing Range, Toowoomba has a strong civic history of gardening that has spilled over to its properties. Its award-winning Carnival of Flowers marks its 71st outing this year, making it the longest-running horticultural event of
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| MARCH 14-15, 2020
