How we create your dream garden
We guide you through a structured process that brings clarity to your ideas, shaping them into a cohesive and considered garden masterplan.
We guide you through a structured process that brings clarity to your ideas, shaping them into a cohesive and considered garden masterplan.
The traditional design-first and build-second approach can make it difficult to maintain alignment between vision and delivery.
We have formulated a smoother and more feasible approach we simply call the TANDEM APPROACH.
Tandem implies a dual and synergistic approach where the landscape designer and the landscaper work alongside one another, each contributing their expertise at the right time, in the right way.
It is not design first, build later.
It is a collaboration, right from the beginning.
The answer is yes if you want a cohesive, feasible garden that reflects your vision, matches your lifestyle, and improves over time.
Alternatively you can risk engaging a stand-alone garden designer that can lead to a fragmented approach between design and construction.
When your designer envisions a beautiful paved area for entertaining, the landscape team is already considering how it will be built, from drainage and levels to the finer construction details.
At every stage of your journey, both design and construction work together in tandem. Ideas are not developed in isolation; they are shaped, tested, and refined with real-world insight from the very beginning.
Designers bring creativity and vision. Landscapers bring practical expertise and an understanding of how each element comes together physically. By working closely throughout the process — from concept through to construction — we ensure everything aligns seamlessly, resulting in a garden that is both beautifully designed and thoughtfully realised.
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.
Once you engage us, we start by creating your Concept Design.
This phase is about bringing clarity.
You need to be able to visualise what the garden will look like. What are the proportions of hard surfaces to plants and lawn? How does the garden flow as you move through it or view it?
It’s like putting jigsaw pieces together so you can start to understand the picture. This is the vital stage of laying down the blueprint for your garden.
The final result is a detailed Master Plan.
This phase begins after the creation of your Master Plan, which detailed the exact materials, planting, and finishes that will define your garden.
From here, the next steps depend on the complexity of your project and may include engineering, working drawings, permits, and coordination with specialist suppliers.
A fixed contract price for your landscaping is then established at the completion of this phase.
With all planning complete, it’s time to bring your garden to life.
Your designer remains your key point of contact throughout construction, ensuring the original vision is carried through every detail.
As with every stage of your journey, this phase continues to follow our Tandem Approach. While the landscape team is on site, your designer may offer subtle refinements and enhancements — small adjustments that further elevate the outcome.
Creating your dream garden is an evolving process, where each step builds towards something truly special.
We manage and coordinate all required suppliers and contractors for you.
The simple answer is No! Your garden should reflect who you are. Your tastes, your styling and what authentically expresses your personality are what we design to.
Please read more here: How to avoid creating a cookie-cutter garden
We stretch from Portsea to Point Cook and north to Eltham
Yes, so long as the designs are created to the same standard as we produce. A lot of detail can be missing that prevents quoting and the landscapers using it to build from. It really needs professional details.
Yes. We can refer recommended pool builders and we can also work with one you have selected.
So long as architect drawings are complete and the permits issued to build a new home, even if the existing home hasn’t been knocked down, we should start a design.
Please read more here: Knockdown/Rebuild Homes in Melbourne: A guide to Landscaping success
Our designs and quality of detail in landscaping lend to high-end projects. But of course, simpler projects are possible too.
Yes, if that is required.
We liaise with all trades onsite. The design team start the conversations with people like an outdoor kitchen installer or pool fence installer, then the landscape crew liaise with them during the build.
Please read the following for more information: Who’s responsible for managing contractors in a landscaping project
Our approach is to dream first and include all you desire in your Concept Design, then using this design, do a high-level costing. If the budget is too high, a discussion is had on how to modify the design to bring it back in budget. If you’d like to have an idea of what your project may cost before engaging us for a design, we recommend you use our Estimating tool to help you set a realistic ballpark.
To support informed decisions, we provide a range of insightful articles designed to help you understand every aspect of your project.
We will manage the entire Design & Construction process, so you can finally relax and bask in the beauty of your beautiful outdoor space.
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