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Coastal Planting Plan – Anglesea

An avid gardener and flower grower himself, this project was all about the selection of Native plants and their placement. Whilst the client specifically chose some of the plants, others were chosen for their complementary qualities and robust nature. Located on the Great Ocean Road, this coastal garden will be

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Comprehensive tree reporting services: Torquay Main Street business

Location: Torquay, Surf Coast Date completed: January 2024 As a condition for obtaining a development permit in Torquay, a comprehensive tree report was required by council to evaluate the impact of existing trees on the proposed site development moving into the design phase. Our tree assessments meticulously examined each tree

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Waurn Ponds – Landscape concept design for investment development

Location: Waurn Ponds, Geelong Date completed: December 2023 Our task was to create four distinct designs for a luxury townhouse development in Geelong, each showcasing unique, impactful aesthetics with genuine street appeal. These designs were crafted to be both functional and low maintenance, catering to the demands of a contemporary

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Concept design and planting scheme design plans

Location: West Geelong Date completed: October 2024 The owner-builder sought expertise from our planting scheme designers for guidance on renovating her garden in stages, with the intention of undertaking much of the work herself. During a complimentary 1-hour consultation, our planting scheme designers delved into the key elements of the

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Barwon Heads Airport: Successful landscape design for hangar development

Location: Barwon Heads Date completed: August 2023 Landscape plans were required as additional documentation for the proposed building of new hangars. This involved meeting requirements for a ‘rain garden’, providing densities of planting throughout the area, and an offset area of new landscaping set aside to replace some existing vegetation

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