Landscape Design + Build

Your garden, properly planned and built to last

Most landscaping problems aren't really about plants. They're about levels that don't work, drainage that's never been resolved, or a space that's never quite felt like part of the home. Getting it right means designing and building as one process, not handing off a drawing to someone who wasn't involved in making it.

All projects are led by Nick, who has more than 20 years of hands-on residential landscaping experience. He works through the design himself (levels, drainage, materials, planting), mapping out the key decisions before construction starts so nothing is made up on the day.

A house exterior under construction with a partially built wooden frame on the right side, a tiled pathway leading to a green front door, and plants and rocks in the garden area. The sky is clear with a few trees in the background.
A garden with a brick pathway, green plants, and trees behind a black wooden fence. A red vehicle is visible in the background.
A backyard with a curved brick wall, a small grassy patch, several trees, a wooden fence, and potted plants, with a brick pathway and a gravel area.
A front yard garden in front of a house with a porch. The garden has a pathway made of round flat stones, surrounded by small plants and potted plants. There is a tree with branches extending across the yard, partially obscuring the house. The house
A raised garden bed made of red bricks filled with dark soil and young plants, next to a gravel pathway and a dark gray wooden fence.
A backyard garden with a stone pathway, potted plants, and colorful flowering plants, bordered by a white picket fence. There are trees with autumn leaves and a clear blue sky overhead.
A landscaped front yard with a curved flower bed edged with dark bricks, filled with various green plants and small flowers. A large tree with a thick trunk and multiple branches is in the center. There are stepping stones leading through the garden,
A garden with a large tree, various plants, potted flowers, and a pathway with stepping stones, enclosed by a white picket fence and a black wire fence, with parked cars visible beyond.

What you can expect

  • A clear design before anything is built; decisions made upfront, not on the fly

  • A plan tailored to your site, not a generic digital template

  • One team across design and construction, so nothing gets lost in the handover

  • Practical advice on what's worth doing and what isn't

  • A finished result that feels resolved and integrated with the home

Is this right for you?

Our Landscape Design + Build service suits most residential landscaping projects, whatever the starting point.

  • Starting from scratch
    New garden, blank slate. We'll develop a design that works with the home and the site from the ground up.

  • Established garden that needs a proper rethink
    The existing garden isn't working: levels, drainage, layout or all three. We'll assess what needs to change, design a solution, and build it properly.

  • Good bones but needs tying together
    The garden has potential but feels unresolved; done in bits over the years, never quite cohesive. We'll work with what's there, improve what isn't working, and finish it properly.

A sunny garden with a paved stone pathway, a white picket fence, and various flowering and green plants. There are trees with colorful autumn leaves, a chair and table set in the garden, and a blue sky overhead.

The process: from plan to garden

  • 1. Initial Chat (complimentary)

    Call, email or message to discuss your goals and book a site visit.

  • 2. Site visit (complimentary)

    Nick visits your property to measure up, assess the site (drainage, access, levels) and discuss your vision. If a formal design is needed to achieve the best result, he'll recommend it at this point.

  • 3. Design Stage (paid)

    Nick develops a clear, to-scale, build-ready plan tailored to your site. The fee varies based on the design size and is fully redeemable if you proceed with us for the build.

  • 4. Estimate + Scheduling

    You'll receive a detailed estimate with clear inclusions. The design fee is deducted from the total build cost.

  • 5. Construction + Finishing

    We manage the entire build: from excavation through to planting, irrigation and lighting.

A brick raised garden bed filled with soil and various green plants, with a larger leafy plant in the center. The garden bed is located next to a gravel path, and a dark blue fence is in the background.

What does a landscape design + build involve?

Every project is different, but our Landscape Design + Build service can include anything from excavation to final planting. If you only need one specific element, each service is also available on its own.

Paving, paths and courtyards

Laid with proper drainage, falls and crisp edging.

Retaining walls and steps

Built for stability and integrated with the wider landscape.

Planting

Feature trees, screening and seasonal selections chosen for your site's conditions.

Garden beds and raised planters

Shaped and defined to add structure and built with appropriate materials and drainage.

Lawn and turf

Natural or synthetic, with proper base preparation.

Irrigation

Zoned systems designed around how your garden actually needs to be watered.

Lighting

Functional and considered, for safety and atmosphere.

★★★★★

“Nick and his team…transformed our front yard to a usable and landscaped space that the whole family can now enjoy. Nick provided an accurate quote, he was always approachable, had great attention to detail, meticulous and delivers on his promise. We couldn't be happier with the outcome... If you are after a good quality job, i would highly recommend Nick.”

Leonard Pereire

★★★★★

“Nick did a great job on our front yard - We have a lovely Tuscan stone driveway / path edged with brick, a raised garden bed, irrigation, and gorgeous shrubs/bushes around the yard. Nick & his team were professional & did a great job, would recommend to anyone.”

Courtney Lynch

Landscape Design + Build FAQs

Answers to the questions Melbourne homeowners ask most.

 

  • Yes. Nick visits at no cost to assess the site and discuss what you want to achieve. You only pay if a formal design is needed, and that fee is redeemable against the build.

  • A clear, build-ready plan developed for your specific site: layout, levels, materials, drainage and planting all mapped out before construction begins. This is what prevents decisions from being made on the day, under pressure.

  • Not every project requires a formal design stage.

    For simpler scopes, Nick can work from a site visit and a clear brief. For more complex sites (significant level changes, drainage issues or a full layout rethink) a proper plan makes a real difference to the outcome.

    He'll tell you honestly which applies to your project.

  • Yes. Nick can provide a formal design without the build. Most clients find the outcome is better when the same person who developed the plan oversees the construction; the intent carries through and the finish stays consistent. But that's your call.

    • Design Stage: Design stage: only if needed, and fully redeemable against the build.

    • Build Stage: Hourly rate for labour, plus materials at cost with trade discounts passed on.

  • Yes, as long as the scope produces a resolved result. If staging makes sense, Nick will advise what to prioritise so it doesn't end up feeling piecemeal.

Book a free site visit, and see what's possible.

 

Tell us your suburb, what you want to change and what you want the garden to feel like. A few photos help. We'll come back with the best next step.

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