definitely use a designer - they have a much better idea of what plants will work and why, which will save you a heap of money (I have replanted 8 times due to having a poor understanding of what to put where) and when it comes to draining, paving, irrigation etc they have experience of not only how, but which products will produce what results.... Plus a good designed area looks "done" (think display home gardens/features) however self-designed always look "bitza". If you don't have the money to do the entire plan that they design, ask them to break it into stages that you can execute/upgrade over time that still looks good in its most basic form.

Pazz is 100% correct. The surveyor will also note where boundaries and fences are, services are located (Telstra pit, sewer lines, power poles, etc) as well as the topography (lines showing heights and levels on the site). There are numerous other little bits as well but these are the major items.

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Hi, I planted an Australian native hedge infront of my side fence in the back garden ( see photo) three or 4 years ago. Initially the side neighbour's garden had lots of mature trees so I was just going to grow the hedge to the top of the fence.The mature trees have now all disappeared so I would like more screening and a landscaper suggested I plant some ornamental pears to grow through the hedge cutting the hedge back at intervals and planting the pears accordingly. Does this sound like a good idea and does anyone have photos? Thanks