GHLD

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Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers

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Innovative Landscape Design Practice Based in Melbourne

Georgia Harper Landscape Design is a landscape design practice dedicated to working in collaboration with clients to achieve the most effective, engaging and lovely landscapes to live in. With projects ranging from small residential courtyards to large commercial developments, throughout Melbourne and Victoria, we work with our clients to achieve outstanding results unique to them and their needs. GHLD aims to help you create an outdoor space that will work well with your home and your lifestyle. Our philosophy is that good design is a great investment - and well-designed landscape enhances the value of your home as well as the quality of life you'll enjoy with a design that's customised for your tastes and way of life. It also ensures that it will thrive in the conditions specific to that site, and offer focal points of interest from within the building. Careful planning means that you know what you will be getting right from the start, how it will work, and will streamline construction process, minimising cost issues. GHLD is experienced in a wide range of garden styles - from formal to modern, small jobs or garden renovations to large-scale projects.

Services Provided

Accessible Design, Custom Fire Pits, Custom Water Features, Deck Design, Drought Tolerant Landscaping, Edible Gardens, Garden Design, Landscape Design, Landscape Plans, Organic Gardens, Patio Design, Pool Landscaping, Site Planning, Swimming Pool Design

Areas Served

Clifton Hill, Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula

Awards

Winner AILDM Landscape Design Awards 2005-2006; Medallist MIFGS 2006, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2016 Winner Landscaping Victoria Awards 2018 Board member Landscaping Victoria President of Landscaping Victoria

Professional Information

Collaborative Landscape Design Practice - we offer 90 Minute Design Consultations, up to full scale Landscape Planning. For those with a longer-term view, we also offer staged plans that can be executed over time as needs and resources allow. We love working in all styles of gardens - from small inner city courtyards, through to acreage in coastal and rural landscapes.

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17 Projects

Brighton, VIC

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21 Reviews for GHLD

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Kodi Volt

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We had this amazing idea in our minds just didn't know how to make it a reality. Then Georgia from GHLD came along and she was able to bring our "Oasis" come to life. Thank you is not enough Georgia for what you have done for us. You helped us make our St Leonards property in the Bellarine Peninsula a place we truly call "Heaven on Earth". The decking area, the pool area and the spa area are just simply perfect. Your attention to detail, your professionalism, your patience, your understanding and care were truly remarkable. You were able to bring all our ideas for the front and the back yard come together. We have no hesitation to recommend you to all of our family and friends. Cheers, Sibelle and Nik

November 27, 2020

Comment from GHLD:

Thank you so much! It was a pleasure working with you - I'm so glad you're in love with your garden! x

Matt Bulger

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Georgia took a lot of time to work with us to sculpt and work towards our vision but within constraints of the site, location and logistics. We had some firm ideas but it takes a skilled person to temper unrealistic desires into the best outcome. Different approach but the same objective was achieved, we now enjoy an amazing space that has added more than double (triple?) what we invested into it. Best of all we get to share this space with friends, family and of course G when she comes to visit.

October 24, 2018

Lisa Pugliese

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Very knowledgeable and took the time to listen to our needs and provided us with advice on how we could make our project come to life. Excellent communication which is critical for anyone embarking on a small or large landscaping project. This is the 2nd time we've hired Georgia and would highly recommend her - great at problem solving and listening to her clients.

October 16, 2018

Brad and Jen Goodings

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We have worked with Georgia before and were delighted she was free to work with us again. Georgia has a no fuss genuine approach and makes the process easy. She listens, consults and makes recommendations. The quality of her designs and the detail she provides, including 3D representations makes it easy for the client to visualise the end look. We look forward to the actual garden build commencing Q1 2019.

October 8, 2018

Jo Harrison

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We loved the design process with Georgia because she's got outstanding vision combined with creativity and practical knowledge. Plus she always turned up as promised, delivered on time and was in general, a lovely person to work with. The spaces she created have added enormous value and make our home a better place to live. Can't recommend GHLD highly enough.

October 4, 2018

Aaron Hill

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We couldn't recommend Georgia highly enough. Knowledgeable, warm and on point with her designs. From our first concept meeting we knew we had found someone who was genuinely listening to our needs and on delivery of design we had something special. First class service.

October 4, 2018

Isla Carboon

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We spotted Georgia's transformation of an urban rooftop in a magazine and thought "this is the designer for us". She met our brief of creating an additional living space out of our roof deck beautifully. Her design took into account the house design, the environment and our ideas and came up with a contemporary but timeless space that welcomes you to take time out of the everyday. One of special touches was the decking design which was perfectly realised by the wonderful builders she contracted for the job. Georgia is great to work with and coped very well we our changes of mind on things. We've already referred her to our neighbours who are delighted with her vision for their backyard.

December 1, 2017

Paul Tynan

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Georgia did an amazing job at transforming our rooftop terrace into a liveable area. Her attention to detail and her knowledge around plants etc. is second to none. I would highly recommend Georgia’s services to anyone.

November 27, 2017

Comment from GHLD:

Thank you, Paul - I'm so glad you are able to finally spend Summer in your enormous terrace garden!

T C

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Georgia was more than wonderful to work with! She worked with both myself and my neighbours to transform our rooftop terraces and we are all more than happy with the end result. Thoughtful, professional, approachable as well as highly talented, I would definitely recommend Georgia to anyone. Thanks again Georgia.

November 25, 2017

Comment from GHLD:

You're very welcome, TC! Your plantings are looking great - bring on Summer!

Inspired Landscapes Pty Ltd

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Worked with pro

To whom it may concern: I have worked with Georgia Harper from GHLD on many occasions and have found her to be one of the most talented designers in the landscape industry. GHLD is a client focused design firm who don't adhere to strict styles or fads, always trying to help the client achieve their ideal garden for their lifestyle. I am more than happy to recommend GHLD for landscape design projects. Regards Matt Scott Inspired Landscapes

November 1, 2017

element architects pty ltd

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Georgia always provides a thoughtful and practical response to the brief. At a personal level she is always good to work with and we enjoy having her work on our projects.

October 29, 2017

Craig

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My wife and I engaged Georgia at GHLD 10 years ago to design front and back yards and entertainment areas for our new home. A blank slate block with clay soil and only surrounding native bush. Georgia understood our desire and grasped our lifestyle quickly and delivered plans that made the most of our block, the slope, where the neighbours were and weather/solar patterns. Ten years on, our garden is a Sanctuary to us, and an envy of our neighbours, The plant types she chose built on the beauty of our surrounds, survived some of the most testing drought conditions and are now thriving. They provide shade, a haven for wildlife and a low maintenance sanctuary for our family and pets. We wouldn't have had that forward thinking vision, but have learned so much from her design and tuition. We often still sit on the deck with a wine admiring our native garden and wildlife and think, "Gee that placement/choice/technique was clever".

February 15, 2017

alexkapa

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GHLD had a great understanding of what we wanted and were able to clearly translate that into a professional visual form. The content was adequately detailed and provided a comprehensive blueprint to work from at our own pace. Georgia was an absolute delight to work with. Will use her again!!

December 25, 2016

shartleykeane

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We live in inner Melbourne and required back and front yard designs for relatively small spaces. Our experience with GHLD from the initial call to the sign off of design plans and engaging of tradies has been exceptional. Georgia's collaborative & creative approach meant the ideas and design are exactly what we were after. The process has been very organised and professional from the start.

November 24, 2016

k78riluya

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Georgia came highly recommended by a friend and she didn't disappoint. We had a vision but were not able to achieve it by ourselves and were starting to make costly mistakes along the way. Georgia's ideas brought our vision together including the creation of spaces that we didn't think were possible. Her plan was right on brief- to design a functional, beautiful and low maintenance outdoor space that our family can enjoy for years to come. She did so in a way that was thorough, efficient and respectful to our budget. I look forward to seeing her plan come to fruition over the coming months.

October 28, 2016

informdata

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Georgia was really easy to work with. She took her time to survey the tragedy of our existing areas then prompted us for specific things we wanted to achieve from a renovation. There were then a few rough sketches to talk over before she produced the final drawings and specifications. The result, essentially is, two more "rooms" are now part of the house albeit they don't have roofs. Melbourne weather permitting we now actually not only go into our outside areas, but really enjoy it when we do.

October 26, 2016

maritasaville

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Georgia was recommended to us by our landscaper as we were planning a renovation to our back garden and existing (dated) pool. From the moment we met Georgia it was clear that she had an amazing vision and created a design that suited our family's needs perfectly. When asked if a spa could built into the existing pool, (we had asked several before her), Georgia was the first person to answer 'yes' and she helped to bring that dream to fruition for us. She was very quick to supply us with plans and samples of pavers etc. which meant the job could start promptly. Georgia's plans were so detailed that we even had instructions on the best way to maintain the garden after completion! The space that Georgia envisioned for us has come to life beautifully and we could not be happier. Thank you Georgia Harper.

December 17, 2015

Angela Karvounis Vlahos

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GHLD came referred and go highly recommended. We just recently built a house and had no idea of what to do with the landscaping. GHLD has come up with an amazing design for our growing family that we could have never thought of. As always with building, things change and Georgia has always available and able to come up with solutions immediately. Georgia is one of the friendliest and most delightful people we have engaged with and her level of professionalism, knowledge and abundance of ideas is second to none. The landscape design has transformed our living space and adults/kids alike couldn't be happier!!! We are just finishing up and will happily share pics in coming weeks!

December 15, 2015Last modified:December 15, 2015

Comment from GHLD:

Thanks Angela! It's great to be able to work with fabulous clients like you! Looking forward to a cocktail on your new patio in the new year. G

The Garden Company

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We've worked with Georgia on multiple projects over the years and have the utmost respect for her work ethic and designs. She's great to work with, has great energy, clients love dealing with her and she knows her stuff. We look forward to working with Georgia for many years to come.

October 29, 2015

Andrea Thomson

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Georgia provided a professional and personal service, establishing an easy rapport and insight to how our family wanted to use the backyard space. A hand drawn, detailed concept that met our brief was provided within the initial consultation. Needless to say, we asked Georgia to work these concepts up to a scale plan with specifications for quotation stage. The end result has reflected exactly what we wanted and has added an aesthetic appeal to our garden. The functionally of the design has exceed our expectations - we have recommended Georgia to many of our friends.

October 6, 2015

Comment from GHLD:

Thanks Andrea!
I'm glad to hear you're loving your space again!
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Anchor Homes

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GHLD have completed a number of landscape designs for some of our projects, and we couldn't have asked for more. From a design perspective, GHLD were quick to pick up the clients brief, and used this well to create some beautiful Landscape designs. From a Customer Service perspective, 10 out of 10 is my rating. Projects are completed within expected time frames, and communication is second to none. Looking forward to continuing to partner with GHLD for years to come. Highly Recommended!

May 6, 2015

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Commented: Love the white privacy screens...where did you get this fromHi Amy - I love them too! They're were custom made by Lump. www.lump.com.au

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