Whyte Gardens are bespoke landscape designers, architects & builders in Melbourne
Whyte Gardens provides residential landscape design and construction across Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs, creating gardens that respond to the home, the site and the way each family wants to use their outdoor space.
From established properties in Hawthorn and Kew to family homes in Camberwell, Balwyn, Surrey Hills and Glen Iris, our landscape designers work across complete garden redesigns, new homes, pool landscapes and outdoor entertaining areas.
Our approach brings landscape design and construction together from the beginning. Rather than creating a design in isolation and leaving you to find someone else to build it, our designers and construction team work together throughout the process. This means practical considerations, buildability and likely construction costs can inform the design as it develops.
The result is a clearer path from the first ideas through to a garden that can be built as intended.
Good landscape design is about more than choosing plants or deciding where paving should go.
A successful garden considers the whole property – the architecture of the home, existing vegetation, levels, privacy, sunlight, movement through the site and how different outdoor areas will be used.
Depending on the property, a Whyte Gardens landscape design may incorporate:
Every property has different priorities. The aim is to bring those elements together into one considered plan rather than treating each feature separately.
One of the most common problems in landscaping occurs when design and construction are treated as completely separate stages.
A garden can look impressive on paper, only for the homeowner to discover later that elements are difficult to build, require additional approvals or cost considerably more than expected.
Whyte Gardens’ Tandem Approach brings landscape design and construction into the same conversation from the beginning.
Our designers develop the creative direction while construction knowledge helps inform decisions around materials, site conditions, buildability and cost. This allows important questions to be addressed while the design is still evolving rather than after it has been completed.
It also means there is continuity when the project moves into construction, helping maintain the original design intent from the first plans through to the final planting.
“We engaged Whyte Gardens for both the design and construction phase of our landscape project. Andrew and his team were very professional and completed the work scope on time and to a high standard. We were extremely happy with the results and have no hesitation in recommending their services. Our garden continues to bring us great joy and for that we thank you Andrew.”
- Angelo Marras
Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs include a broad mix of established homes, renovated properties and contemporary new builds.
In suburbs such as Kew, Hawthorn, Camberwell, Balwyn and Surrey Hills, landscape design often involves working with an existing site rather than starting with a completely blank canvas.
Mature trees, established planting, neighbouring properties, changes in level and previous renovations can all influence what is possible.
The challenge is often deciding what should remain, what needs to change and how the new landscape should relate to the home.
A well-considered design may improve privacy, create better connections between indoor and outdoor areas, integrate a swimming pool or entertaining space, resolve changes in level or give an established garden a clearer sense of purpose.
By looking at the property as a whole from the beginning, these decisions can work together rather than being addressed one at a time.
This is where your ideas begin to take shape.
We work closely with you to nurture and develop your vision, guiding your thoughts into a cohesive design that reflects how you want to live in your garden.
While we bring experience and creative insights, the design remains anchored in what matters most to you.
A Master Plan is created.
First, we create working drawings. These have dimensions, levels, and drawing details to highlight ‘how’ something will be built.
From here, we move into the compliance and documentation stage. This may include engaging engineers, obtaining council or building permits, and ensuring everything is ready for construction.
Planning is fully documented.
Your designer remains involved throughout construction, ensuring the design vision is carefully realised.
Our team also coordinates all key specialists, including pool builders, outdoor kitchen installers, and other trades, so every element comes together seamlessly.
We manage the entire process, guiding your garden from plan to completion.
This is where your ideas begin to take shape.
We work closely with you to nurture and develop your vision, guiding your thoughts into a cohesive design that reflects how you want to live in your garden.
While we bring experience and creative insights, the design remains anchored in what matters most to you.
A Master Plan is created.
First, we create working drawings. These have dimensions, levels, and drawing details to highlight ‘how’ something will be built.
From here, we move into the compliance and documentation stage. This may include engaging engineers, obtaining council or building permits, and ensuring everything is ready for construction.
Planning is fully documented.
Your designer remains involved throughout construction, ensuring the design vision is carefully realised.
Our team also coordinates all key specialists, including pool builders, outdoor kitchen installers, and other trades, so every element comes together seamlessly.
We manage the entire process, guiding your garden from plan to completion.
If you love the idea of a jaw-dropping space where you can create lifelong memories and connect to the beauty around you – you’re in the perfect place.
Let our team of professionals take care of everything from initial planning all the way to final landscaping touches. Get the luxurious style you deserve, minus the hassle.
Whyte Gardens works across both established garden redesigns and newly built homes.
For an existing property, the goal is not always to remove everything and start again. Mature trees, established planting or existing structures may be worth retaining where they contribute to the new design.
For new homes and knockdown rebuilds, early landscape planning can help ensure the garden connects properly with the architecture and that decisions around levels, drainage, access, pools and outdoor areas are considered before they become difficult to change.
A swimming pool should be considered as part of the wider garden rather than as a standalone feature.
Its location affects views from the home, circulation, entertaining areas, planting, privacy, shade and the way people move through the property.
Whyte Gardens can design the landscape around a proposed or existing pool and coordinate with specialist pool contractors where required, helping the pool, garden and outdoor living spaces work together as one complete environment.
For decades, Whyte Gardens has been designing and building considered residential gardens across Melbourne. Our integrated approach brings landscape design and construction together, giving you one experienced team to guide your garden from the initial ideas and planning through to construction and planting.
We provide landscape design throughout Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs, including Armadale, Ashburton, Balwyn, Camberwell, Canterbury, Glen Iris, Hawthorn, Hawthorn East, Kew, Kew East, Kooyong, Mont Albert, Mont Albert North and Surrey Hills.
We also design and build gardens throughout the Mornington Peninsula and South Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne.
Ready to start planning your garden? Get in touch with Whyte Gardens to discuss your property and ideas.
"We believe in working with you and your ideas to create an outdoor space that reflects your personality. Our gardens bring a sense of order and calm that is both functional and aesthetic."
Landscape design costs vary depending on the size of the property, complexity of the design and scope of the project. You can use our Landscape Design Price Estimator to get an indication of the likely design cost for your property.
Yes. Landscape architects have formal qualifications in landscape architecture, while landscape designers can come from a range of design and horticultural backgrounds. At Whyte Gardens, our team brings together landscape architecture, landscape design, horticultural and construction expertise.
ChatGPT and other AI tools can help generate ideas, planting suggestions or questions to consider, but it cannot properly assess your property. A professional landscape design considers site levels, drainage, orientation, existing vegetation, architecture, construction requirements and how you want to use the space. Check out our recent article explaining how AI can be useful in landscape design (and when it can’t).
For a substantial landscaping project, good design can help you make informed decisions before construction begins. It brings the different elements of the garden together, identifies practical issues early and provides a clear plan for construction.
There is no single feature that adds the most value to every property. A well-planned garden that improves how the outdoor space functions and connects with the home can be more valuable than simply adding individual features such as a pool, deck or outdoor kitchen.
Yes. Whyte Gardens provides landscape design and construction as an integrated process. Our design and construction teams work together from the beginning, helping ensure the garden is practical to build and the original design intent is carried through to completion.
Eastern Suburbs properties vary considerably, from established period homes and mature gardens to renovated properties and new builds. Existing trees, privacy, levels, drainage and the relationship between the garden and architecture can all influence the landscape design.
A considered design looks at these elements together rather than treating planting, pools, entertaining areas and other features separately. This helps create a garden that responds to the individual property while making better use of the available outdoor space.
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