We love designing to meet different briefs and complement a range of architectural styles, but we have a certain affinity for the natural Australian landscape and always look to mimic various elements within each project.

We go beyond the classic 2D plan approach when tackling a project, with each design first imagined in 3D before being translated to a 2D plan view. This gives us a complete understanding of how each element fits, flows and balances from the get go, as well as the ability to chop and change or swap out finishes, plants, colours and fixtures easily and quickly as we progress.

As a designer, Tom's background in landscape construction, environmental science and garden design inform all his design decisions and allow us to creatively work with any sites constraints and challenges. 

Beyond a more cohesive and well-thought-out design concept, our 3D renders allow you to see the full landscape before you commit to it.  2D CAD plans will accurately depict the layout of your landscape, but they don’t tell the full story; a landscape is a dynamic, natural environment that’s ever-changing and evolving over time. 

We can show you how light and shade will move across your property, how seasons will affect planting, how garden lighting will illuminate areas, how plants will mature over time and quickly show you the impact of various structural alterations or material selections in your space. 

For a new build, you will see a realistic representation of the full exterior of your house, well before it takes shape. For an existing property, we can show you how minor alterations, paint colours and additions can improve and change the look of your home. The final 3Ds are also invaluable for your construction contractor to fully understand the design intent of each element of the landscape.

Every element of your landscape design will be carried out by our in-house team, who you'll meet at your initial consult. You can have complete confidence that we have personally considered each recommendation of your design and we fully understand the space. Any information or residence documentation provided to us will remain private.

We stick to what we do best, but have strong relationships with a number of Adelaide’s best landscape construction crews who can handle the build of your project from start to finish and manage subcontractors for any major works such as pool building, concreting, stone masonry, etc.

Once we have an idea of your landscape concept, we can put you in touch with the construction team best suited to your project and hand over the plans to them for quoting. While we don’t charge a project management fee, we always prefer to stay involved in the project as it progresses and answer any design-related questions.

The earlier the better. For a custom, architectural build it’s best to involve us before the plans are finalised so that we can collaborate with architects and building designers to optimise flow between the house and surrounding landscape, as well as incorporate any hardscape elements early in the build if required. 

If working from a set plan or existing home, as early as possible to allow time for planning, approvals, quoting and engaging a landscaper to complete the works. Swimming pool location is a pivotal decision that can make or break a landscape and should be well considered prior to construction to provide the best possible result.

For an idea on our current design schedule and wait list, get in touch with us via the form below.

We always start with an initial meeting where we run through what you're looking to achieve from your space and any site complications to overcome. For this meeting, we'll ask for any site and house plans you have on hand, photos of the site and any inspo imagery you may have collected already.

Once you're ready for us to get started, we may request the following:

• House plans including elevations, floor-plans and any existing selections (new builds)
• A survey showing boundary, existing residence, structures, trees, elevations and contours 
• Access to the site for inspection (this can occur just prior to commencing the design)
• Any visual references of your preferred garden style

Absolutely. We will run through these selections with you once you're happy with the concept, and show you options and material samples that work with your architecture, location, garden style and budget. Beyond 3D renders, final dimension plans and elevations, our design packages include the following: 

• Planting plans showing location, pot sizes and quantities as well as reference imagery for each species or cultivar
• Material reference sheets with imagery of each major surface and detail on location, surface type, finish and colour, as well as supplier information where appropriate
• A lighting plan and reference sheet showing each fitting and their purpose in your design
• Any relevant accessories such as fire pits, outdoor showers, specific pieces of furniture and pots

It’s always best to design for the big picture and work backwards. 

If you’re after a design for one specific space and are thinking you might consider other areas, get a pool or build a studio down the track, let us know now so we can create a master plan that reflects your grand vision. 

Individual elements can always be tweaked later on, but this way all areas will flow and fit together on final completion, you’ll save time and money on re-work, reduce your environmental impact and material waste and allow plants to settle and thrive in their right environment.

Our design packages are based on an hourly rate matched to the scope of your project, which we will outline clearly in our initial proposal. 

We always discuss construction budget expectations with you at our initial meeting. It's hard to provide a construction figure prior to designing, but we can generally offer a ballpark range of what to expect or whether your budget and wishlist will align. 

To create a masterplan for your landscape that you'll love, we design primarily to your brief, keeping your budget in mind throughout the process and suggesting materials and plants that will meet your cost expectations without compromising on quality or style.