Garden design that nourishes body and soul
If you have a small garden and are struggling to make it green, I am here to help. It can feel overwhelming to turn garden dreams into reality, especially when you’re balancing sensory needs, a budget, or the restrictions of renting.
As a qualified horticulturist and designer, I provide thoughtful and inclusive guidance. Whether you have a balcony, a tiny courtyard, or a rental backyard, I can help you create something beautiful, calming, and easy to care for.
Design Advice
Ideal if you need expert advice to get started or have an existing garden that’s not quite working. This is also a good option if you’re not sure whether you need a full design and would like to explore what’s possible before committing.
Design Services
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In-person or online: For residents within 15km of Preston VIC, this is available as a 1-hour visit to assess your space. If you are further away, you can book an online session.
Expert summary: A clear outline of the creative ideas we shared for your space, design styles and functional needs. This includes soil test results for in-person consults.
Design proposal: A written guide, sketch layout and visual moodboard to help you see the potential of your garden.
Optional roadmap: A transparent outline of recommended next steps.
Pricing: $190 for online, and $280 for in-person.
Design Plans
Personalised plans tailored to your lifestyle, preferences and site conditions. Designs are available for all scales and budgets; whether you need pot styling for your balcony, a raised vegetable garden, or a full garden transformation.
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Concept plan: Custom drawings of your space that highlight key features and functional areas with imagery to convey the design and planting style.
Planting plan: A list of plants and plan of their locations chosen for your unique environment.
Sourcing guide: For DIYers, a supply list of materials and furnishings that prioritises local, ethical and sustainable suppliers.
Construction details: If you’re hiring landscapers or other trades, detailed notes and diagrams for them to follow.
Design Installation & Support
Putting the project out to tender to trusted landscapers, and coordinating the construction process to ensure the plans are faithfully brought to life. Once site preparation and hardscaping is completed, I will look after planting out and handover myself.
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Sourcing and delivery: For DIYers, I can organise the purchase and delivery of your plants, materials and furnishings.
Installation: Coordinating site preparation and hard landscaping by trusted tradespeople.
Planting out: Planting your garden for you, or using a co-gardening approach to plant it together.
Ongoing care: Maintenance to keep your new patch of green healthy and loved. Or a tailored maintenance guide for you to follow.
Book a consultation
Every project begins with a free, no-pressure chat. In this 15-minute call, we’ll talk about how you want the space to feel, your site’s unique conditions, and your confidence with plants. From here, you can choose the package that best fits your needs.
FAQs
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Yes! As a renter myself, I can suggest non-permanent, portable, and landlord-friendly ideas that still feel lush and personal.
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I keep things calm, clear, and sensory-friendly. You’ll receive follow-up notes in simple language and I always check in before making suggestions.
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That’s totally fine. Part of my job is helping you discover what feels right in a non-judgemental way. You don’t need it all planned out—just a little curiosity and a willingness to explore.
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As a neurodivergent person myself, I understand how to communicate and design with sensory regulation in mind—whether that’s pleasing textures, calming plants, gentle routines, or keeping visual clutter low.
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Absolutely. This is how I got started with gardening, and I love bringing greenery indoors that works with your lifestyle.
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In-person consults are limited to within 15km of Preston, VIC (see below for a list of service areas). But I offer Zoom consults Australia-wide.
Service areas
In-person consultations are available within a 15km radius of Preston, VIC in the following suburbs:
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Abbotsford
Alphington
Ascot Vale
Balwyn North
Bellfield
Brunswick
Brunswick East
Brunswick West
Bundoora
Campbellfield
Carlton
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Carlton North
Clifton Hill
Coburg
Coburg North
Collingwood
East Melbourne
Eaglemont
Fairfield
Fawkner
Fitzroy
Fitzroy North
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Heidelberg
Heidelberg Heights
Heidelberg West
Ivanhoe
Ivanhoe East
Kew
Kew East
Melbourne
Moonee Ponds
Northcote
Oak Park
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Parkville
Pascoe Vale
Pascoe Vale South
Preston
Reservoir
Richmond
Rosanna
Thornbury