01 / CONCEPTROOM FOR A LONG LUNCHThe gathering garden
A clear path from the back door, a generous place to sit and planting that softens the boundaries. The table becomes a reason to use the garden every day.
Look a little closerGARDEN DESIGN · LANDSCAPING · ONGOING CARE
A little closer to outside.
A place for the first coffee. The long lunch. The shoes-off end of the day. Let’s make more of your patch of Sydney.
Not just something to look at.
Some gardens need a new plan. Others need a little care and a reason to step outside. We start with how you want to use the space, then work back to the planting, paths and practical details.
Small courtyards. Family backyards. The bit beside the house you haven’t quite figured out.
01 / WHAT WE DO
Find the right serviceA fresh start. Or a little attention.
02 / IDEAS TO START WITH
Different spaces. Room for you.
Two imagined gardens, with the decisions behind each one. A starting point for a conversation, never a one-size-fits-all plan.
01 / CONCEPTROOM FOR A LONG LUNCH
02 / CONCEPTA SMALL SPACE, WELL CONSIDEREDThe quiet courtyard
A seat tucked into the edge, a simple path and layers of green. The view from inside matters as much as the time spent outside.
Look a little closerSynthetic concept imagery. Not completed client projects.
THE MATERIAL NOTEBOOK
Choose for the way you’ll use it.
Explore three common directions. The right choice depends on the site, access and the time you want to spend on care.
FIELD NOTES / A paved place to gather
- Could suit
- A defined area for a table, chairs and a clear route from the house. Retaining sound existing paving may be an option worth exploring.
- Think about
- New paving involves more than the visible surface: preparation, levels, drainage, edging and cutting all affect the scope. Materials vary in heat, texture and maintenance.
- Ask at the site visit
- Can existing paving stay? How will water drain? What surface and joints suit everyday use here, and who handles cleaning and upkeep?
A conversation guide, not a specification or a price. Drainage, slip resistance, accessibility and construction details need professional assessment for the actual site.
BEYOND THE PRETTY PICTURE
Good on paper. Better on your patch.
The practical bits shape the garden as much as the planting. Bring these into the first conversation, while the plan is still easy to change.
Getting everything in. And out.
A narrow side path or access through the house changes how materials and green waste move. Note steps, gates, parking and the surfaces that need protection. Never assume machinery can reach the garden.
Where the water goes.
Mention existing puddles, damp areas and slopes. A surface refresh cannot be assumed to solve drainage. Ground conditions, levels and any specialist work need a site assessment before the scope is priced.
Who looks after it afterwards.
A new garden needs an establishment plan. Agree who waters, what routine care involves and what happens while you are away. “Easy to maintain” should describe a task list, not promise no work.
03 / YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
What could your garden become?
Choose a direction, tell us about the space and explore the questions a landscaper needs answered. Finish with a sample project brief you can read and edit.
About 3 minutes · No contact details neededA SAMPLE PROJECT STARTS HERE
What kind of help?
Try the garden plannerFictional details only. Nothing is sent.
Less guesswork. More common ground.
Before a plant is chosen or a spade hits the soil, there should be a shared plan: the space, the scope, the budget and who does what.
How a project takes shape