Residential and Commercial Services

Initially assessing your site; solar paths, climate and micro-climates, contour, soil and rainfall, we combine this information with the needs and desires of each client to create an abundant and unique landscape which is relevant, beautiful and sustainable. We cycle resources through the system using worm farms, composts and mulch to slow evaporation, build soil, and prevent weed growth. For the long-term health of soil, plants, people and wildlife we do not use pesticides, herbicides, or synthetic fertilisers.

We work with expertise, care, and integrity.

Consultation

The 'Ideas' phase.

This initial site visit and consultation allows for general suggestions of modifications to improve an existing garden, including suitable low-maintenance plant options and energy-saving tips. This refresh and direction may be all your garden or site needs.

  • A consultation includes:

    • Initial intro discussion, or email, to understand your needs, preferences, and budget.

    • 60 min visit and site analysis to assess your existing plantings, soil condition, slope, and microclimates.

    • General recommendations of site suitable plantings, and their optimal positions.

    • Suggestions of low-maintenance options (reduce or replace lawn areas, suitable selection for hedge/screen plantings to reduce excessive pruning)

    • Soil improvements and water saving tips.

    • Follow up email with basic points discussed

  • Standard House Consultation Fee: $160.

    Larger Sites $350.

    Please make payment upon booking, or the day of site visit.

Consultation + Concept Design

Progress ideas into a Concept plan.

A Concept Plan extends the initial site visit and consultation and is more suited when renovating an outdoor area or designing new outdoor spaces This plan ensure that all areas are connected, abundant and manageable into the future.

  • The Concept Plan includes:

    • Initial Consultation to determine needs of client and the limitations and opportunities of the site.

    • Measuring the site.

    • Marking solar access, micro climates, existing structures, and vegetation on a 2D plan of the site.

    • Concept design to include the location of vehicle access, paths, water tanks, septic tanks, service areas, entertaining areas, garden beds, compost areas as determined from client needs and direction.

    • General plant recommendations to be used (final and specific plant selection as part of Master plan)

    • Recommendation of materials to be used in construction.

    • An estimate of the cost of works can be provided at this stage.

    • A fixed quote will require a Detailed Master Plan as actual costing for works depends on the confirmation of the dimensions and materials for construction and specific plant selection.

    • Please note:

      If you have a fixed budget, I can design the works and plant selection to meet your budget.  Please specify this from the outset so time is not wasted on unrealistic selection and planning.

  • Initial Consultation + Concept Plan Fee: $800 for a standard house section.

    The cost of larger properties requiring additional time can be agreed upon when booking.

Consultation + Concept Design + Design Plan

Develop Concept plan into a detailed, scaled Design plan.

This Plan gives greater detail and includes specification drawings for construction.

Depending on your time frame and budget, more complex works can be implemented in stages with the confidence of this master plan.

  • A design plan includes:

    • A Permaculture Consultation and Concept Plan.

    • A review, by you, of the Concept Plan with any modifications.

    • Final selection of all construction materials and specific plant selections are made.

    • The scope of works is confirmed.

    • The exact location and dimensions of construction and planting areas are presented on a hand, or computer drawn, 2D plan with a minimum of 2 side-view (elevation) drawings.

    • Photographic examples of materials, structures, and plant selections

    • A fixed quote is calculated, including the cost of all materials, plants, and the time to carry out works.

    • Specialist quotes may be required but we can help with this and recommend tradespeople.

  • Consultation + Concept Plan + Design Plan Fee: Starts from $2500.

    Actual fee will depend on the size of your property and the detail required. An estimate of time/costs for your specific Design Plan can be given at Consultation or Concept Plan phase.

    Please note: If detailed construction or engineer drawings (for structures or earthworks) are required this will incur additional cost and depend on the level of detail required. These designs can be sourced from the relevant tradesperson or engineer, and we can assist with this, where necessary.  Likewise, irrigation and/or lighting designs may require additional time, please discuss this at the Consultation/Concept stage.

Implementation

Building your dream garden.

    • Creating paths, driveways, garden edging, raised beds, pergolas and decks.

    • Installation of optimal growing media with organic compost.

    • Sourcing and installation of all plantings.

    • Set up of compost and/or worm farm systems.

    • Mulching all areas including planting of suitable long term ground cover (living mulch).

  • Option 1

    • Installation/construction is undertaken on the acceptance of a fixed quote for the project.

    • Full material costs are paid for in advance of works commencing.

    • Labour costs are to be paid in two installments - First half at an agreed project midpoint, the second half at project completion.

    Option 2

    • Full material costs are paid for in advance of works commencing.

    • Works are paid at an agreed hourly rate on receipt of invoices.

  • If specialist tradespeople or mural artists are required, we can recommend. They will provide fixed quotes and their own payment terms.

Maintenance

Caring for your garden.

    • Selection of appropriate plant species for your site.

    • Pruning of trees and plants where needed.

    • Feeding soil and mulching garden areas.

    • Minimising waste in the garden - set up systems to return all paper/cardboard/food to gardens in worm farms ,for compost, and as mulch.

    • We share knowledge and skills so you can maintain and care for your own garden.

    • Manage a beehive on your site.

    • Reduce water usage

  • Half day 4 hrs $260

    Full day 8 hrs $500