Garden design that nourishes body and soul
If you have a small garden and dream of making it greener, I’m 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 landscape designer and horticulturist, I provide thoughtful and inclusive guidance, plans and installation. 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 Services
Design Consultation
A consultation offers guidance to help you get started on a DIY garden, or troubleshoot an existing garden. And if you’re not sure whether you need a full design, this is a great way to explore what’s possible before committing.
Small Garden Design
A small garden design is ideal for urban spaces like balconies and courtyards, or small suburban front or back gardens. Each plan is tailored to your lifestyle, preferences and site conditions.
Full Garden Design
A full garden design is suited to larger suburban gardens that require planning permission, substantial earthworks or complex features like pergolas and pools.
Featured Projects
Wildflower & vegetable garden
A vibrant family‑friendly oasis featuring raised vegetable beds, a playful lawn space, and child‑safe planting.
Preston
Balcony garden
A sunny terrace in a small urban area transformed into a multi-functional, private sanctuary.
Fitzroy
Show garden
An installation at the Melbourne Flower & Garden Show inviting visitors of all ages and abilities to discover a place of natural wonder, refuge and fun.
Melbourne
Testimonials
Book a chat with Meg
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, this is my specialty. I design non-permanent, portable, and landlord-friendly gardens that can move with you.
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It means designing around sensory regulation. As a neurodivergent person myself, I understand the value of calming textures, low visual clutter, and a functional layout that creates a soothing sanctuary away from overstimulating everyday life. I also design around any co-occurring conditions such as hEDS, POTS or chronic fatigue so that your garden is enjoyable to care for too.
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That’s totally fine, most people are in the same boat! Part of my job is helping you discover what feels right for your space and energy levels in a non-judgemental way. You don’t need it all planned out, just a little curiosity and a willingness to explore. Book a free chat with Meg and we'll figure it out together.
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Yes, sustainability underpins every design I create. That means native and drought-tolerant planting suited to your climate, ethically sourced materials, and planting plans that support biodiversity and reduce water use.
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Small spaces are what I do best. Whether you have a small balcony or a narrow courtyard, I focus on making every square metre work hard. Have a look at my project gallery for inspiration.
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AI tools can be a fun starting point for gathering ideas, but they don't know your garden’s specific site conditions (light, soil type, drainage, microclimates etc). What looks great in a generated image often struggles or dies in the real world. A qualified design professional will factor in your budget, lifestyle, and practical realities like council regulations or plant availability. And the cost gap is smaller than you might expect: an online Design Consultation is just $260 and provides a plant list suited to your site, a professional eye, and someone to answer your questions along the way.
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No, many clients book in a chat without a clear plan, and that's completely normal. A little curiosity is all you need; I'll guide the rest through open, non-judgemental conversation about how you want your space to feel and function. Book a free 15-minute chat and we'll figure it out together.
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Design Consultations start from $190 (online) or $280 (in-person), with full Design Plans and Coordination priced to your project's scale and budget. Every project starts with a free 15-minute chat where we discuss your needs and budget before putting together a proposal with transparent pricing.
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In-person consults are limited to within 15km of Preston, VIC (see below for a list of service areas). Outside that radius, I offer the same personalised service via online consultation.
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We start with a free, no-pressure 15-minute call about how you want your space to feel, your site conditions, and your confidence with plants. From there you choose the package that fits with no obligation to commit beyond that first chat.
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