Our services range from a simple site visit to a detailed blueprint for your property. If you need help with construction or planting, we have a network of trusted contractors we can link you up with. We’d love to help you get growing however we can.
Gardens are great, but they are often only part of the bigger picture.
We have the knowledge and experience to design all the other parts of your landscape as well. On smaller properties that might include pathway networks, composting systems, propagation stations, irrigation layouts and even chickens and bees. On larger properties it might include earthworks to manage stormwater, dams, food forests, livestock systems, bush regeneration and sustainable house design. We’ll make sure the whole system works together.
All of our designs are based around permaculture principles and have a focus on regenerating the land, rather than conquering and depleting it. Each design will be specific and appropriate to your situation. We won’t be recommending a massive elaborate garden if you have 3 young kids and work full time, it needs to work for you.
We offer three levels of service, a consultation only package, a concept design package and a detailed design package. If you’re not sure about which of these packages would be best for you, we suggest starting with a simple consultation where we can sit down and talk you through what might be the best approach, and go from there.
Our design packages are shown below.
Consultation ONLY PACKAGE
- Includes -
Up to 4 hour on-site consultation (generally a chat followed by a walk around)
A chance to ask as many questions as you like
Verbal feedback on how you can make the most of your space based on real local experience
A follow up email summarising the ideas discussed and providing some handy information
A consultation only package is recommended if you'd just like some initial direction but are happy to do the research and design yourself
$250
(extra travel costs may apply outside the greater Brisbane area)
CONCEPT Design PACKAGE
- Includes -
Up to 4 hour on-site consultation (generally a chat followed by a walk around)
A chance to ask as many questions as you like
A concept design plan (see below for example)
A staging plan (so you can plan your works without getting overwhelmed)
A plant reference guide (to help you choose suitable plant species for your garden)
A copy of our comprehensive Sun and Soil Garden Guide containing clear and easy to understand information about confusing topics like home composting, irrigation systems and keeping chickens along with DIY guides for how to build simple garden elements like raised garden beds, worm towers and garden ponds.
Ongoing support via email or phone so you can ask questions as your design evolves and takes shape
The Concept Design Package is recommended if you'd like most of the planning done for you by professionals but are happy to carry out the finer details yourself
A concept design package generally takes 3-4 weeks to prepare after the initial consultation takes place
from $800 for a smaller backyard to $1200+ for larger rural properties
The cost of this package is dependent on the size of the site and complexity of the design. We can give you an exact cost once you provide some basic information to help us understand what is involved.
Example Concept Design PLAN
DETAILED Design PACKAGE
- Includes -
A full concept design package (as above)
A detailed planting layout for each garden space and list of plants required along with where to source them
A detailed irrigation layout and list of materials and fittings required
Indicative earthworks sections (if required)
‘Dial Before You Dig’ checks to identify any underground services present on site
Recommendations and contact details for arborists, landscapers, earthmoving contractors, local nurseries, soil suppliers, irrigation supply stores, and more
The Detailed Design Package provides basically everything you need to get started right away and saves you having to make a lot of the decisions, whether you are planning on tackling it yourself or hiring specialists.
A detailed design package generally takes 5-6 weeks to prepare after the initial consultation takes place.
from $1600 for a smaller backyard to $2000+ for larger rural properties
The cost of this package is dependent on the size of the site and complexity of the design. We can give you an exact cost once you provide some basic information to help us understand what is involved.