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Alan la Grange
Port Melbourne, Victoria 3207
Australia
Port Melbourne, Victoria 3207
Australia
Typical Job Costs:
$5,000 - $100,000
Project cost is dependant on the design, scale & materials. All quotes are job specific.
Project cost is dependant on the design, scale & materials. All quotes are job specific.
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Melbourne's Leading Landscape Design & Construction Specialists
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Welcome and thank you for considering International Garden Concepts to design and construct your landscape investment.
My career as a professional landscaper and horticulturist started in South Africa in 1981, and I am as passionate about it now as I was then. After four years of study I was awarded a diploma and higher diploma in horticulture (which included landscape and design). This led to the start of my own landscape company.
I have worked on many rewarding and high profile projects, from theme parks and hotels to shopping centres and sports fields. My portfolio includes apartment and townhouse complexes plus design and construction of literally hundreds of domestic gardens. Other projects are as varied as relocating palm trees weighing between 15 and 27 tonnes.
"I am committed to service and landscape excellence"
Before arriving in Australia I travelled the world extensively studying gardens of the different nations that I visited. This inspired me to develop a landscape business aimed at achieving any international style of garden using the most suitable plants for Australian dry conditions.
With these credentials who better to trust with your next landscape investment? From design to completion, I will be happy to guide you through the different landscape processes. This provides you with the convenience and continuity of dealing with just one professional for your entire landscaping project.
For innovative gardens that will survive the test of time and the unique weather conditions in Melbourne, Australia, please contact International Garden Concepts.
Services Provided
Custom Fire Pits, Deck Building, Deck Design, Drought Tolerant Landscaping, Garden Design, Hardscaping, Landscape Construction, Landscape Design, Landscape Plans, Pond Construction, Site Planning, Trellis Construction
Areas Served
Melbourne, Melbourne East, West Melbourne, Melbourne South & Bayside
Awards
Registered Building practicer no. DB-L38113 Landscaping Victoria Member
25 Projects for International Garden Concepts

Port Melbourne, VIC
Oakley Decking Project
4 photos

Airport West, VIC
Back Garden Airport West
19 photos

Richmond, VIC
Richmond Back Garden Renovation
27 photos

Port Melbourne, VIC
A Water feature, Step by step
15 photos

Port Melbourne, VIC
Dry Spell Garden
3 photos

Port Melbourne, VIC
An Asian inspired court yard
19 photos

Oakleigh, VIC
House Hamilton
33 photos

Port Melbourne, VIC
Landscape Features
23 photos

Melbourne, VIC
Inner City Balcony
2 photos

Port Melbourne, VIC
Japanese Gardens
22 photos

Port Melbourne, VIC
Water Featurers
14 photos

Melbourne, VIC
Small courtyard #2 : Docklands
8 photos
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Tim Le Roy
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Alan and his Team transformed our home. A drab, ugly concrete driveway is now a vibrant courtyard and spectacular entrance to our home. Alan's unique design incorporated French, African and Australian themes to create a wonderful effect.
February 9, 2020

jidu
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Alan, from International Garden Concepts, was employed to renovate an out-of-control bamboo forest, to usefully dispose of a tonne of ugly brown river pebbles, and to create two very low maintenance gardens: one, a dry temperate rain forest strip along a two metre high wooden boundary fence, and two, a serene, succulents’ garden, with a cool and quiet presence, surrounded by the rain forest. Both to be enjoyed year round.
As well, Alan was charged with creating a third, formal garden, which would be in public view, by taking a brackish pond, infested with philodendron plants and weeds, and surrounded by a mixture of weeds and volunteer seedlings from previous gardening attempts, into a contemplative, reflecting pond with calming notes of running water, in the midst of a delicate oriental garden.
All this to be done to a very restrictive budget on a small suburban block.
Alan was happy to have as many consultations regarding design and budget, and World Cup Rugby, as were required to finalise the project. Alan provided all the drawings and design and budget information that was necessary. In fact, Alan went over and above all my expectations regarding design and budget for these gardens. His advice proved to be invaluable in all instances and strong, constructive discussion on all matters was expected.
With Alan’s trusted and very friendly team, the work was commenced and completed as scheduled. Materials supplied were within budget and running costs were always open for discussion. Alan was always very frugal with the budget and very generous with the supply of plants and materials. His knowledge of, and selection of, plants for the formal garden was excellent. The garden’s design with a lovely reflecting pond, beautiful plants and trees, including lighting and irrigation, meets and exceeds the original brief.
As a bonus, Alan skilfully pruned a tall (at least 4 metres high) hedge of Michalia trees, and some overhanging neighbouring tree branches. And his team enthusiastically moved and stacked some 750 concrete bricks from front of house to back yard.
Unlike my experiences with other contractors, Alan was very transparent in his actions and did not regard over-ordered or surplus materials as his to remove from the site. He and his team were always on time, or called to advise of any delay. He worked late and worked extra time if required. He and his team had a great repore, and worked hard and constructively, together. And when asked, they would do the extra bit, without needing a variation to be submitted.
Thanks Alan, you did a great job, and ticked all the boxes. We are looking forward to a visit from you.
January 12, 2020

Re stumping & Underpinning Melbourne Experts
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We were so happy with their service we referred them to our relatives who have to visit here. They are very happy with their.
January 11, 2019

hahajibi
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Everyone should get Alan to help with their landscaping/gardening needs!
Alan was very professional and a pleasure to deal with. His pricing was very transparent and was able to tailor the project to our budget. He arrived on time every day and left it very tidy.
With my garden, he built a large trellis for the Jasmine, a veggie patch and also an irrigation system. I also now have my favorite plants growing there.
I absolutely love my new garden and look forward to spending quality time there. Don't look anywhere else, big or small projects Alan has got you covered!
November 23, 2017Last modified:November 23, 2017

Vanessa Lynne
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Fabulous experience from start to finish. Alan is the consummate professional, with a quirky sense of humour. He knows exactly what he's doing and we trusted him completely. The garden was transformed on budget and on time. We now have a garden with a "wow" factor that's off the charts.
October 24, 2017

Catherine Ngo
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Alan has helped me to transform our backyard to a dream garden. His enthusiasm, punctuality, diligence and knowledge will guarantee the project quality and give you peace of mind. Alan is also very accommodating with the changes required to suit your budget.
I will have Alan back to help with my front yard garden in two weeks. Very exciting to see another great transformation.
Thanks Alan and your team for your great works.
October 4, 2017

merle33
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Alan Le Grange landscaped our garden in Brighton East recently and also in Port Melbourne 5 years ago. My daughter recommended him as he did a good job of their garden 9 years ago! He left it in prestige condition and cleaned up very well afterwards! I can highly recommend him to anyone looking for a landscaper/gardener! Very pleasant to have around.
November 30, 2016

homercheng1
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Well organized. Good preparation. Meet project timeline and budget. Be on site on time everyday. Clean the site before leaving everyday.
November 23, 2016

annetteckelly49
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Alan did our back courtyard and front yard recently. My husband and I are very happy with the outcome of the makeover. It has transformed from a messy place to a very lovely area that we want to spend more time outside now. The water feature Alan installed is very soothing and it really looks fantastic at night. What I am most impressed is our daughter's Bunny hutch that Alan has made! A custom made hutch for a much loved Bunny. I find Alan very good to deal with, he is professional and patient with my requirements, I think we work very well as we communicate regularly as he progresses with the project and we have lots of laughters! Alan is flexible and opened to my suggestions and changes, but not afraid to tell me if my suggestions do not work! I highly recommend Alan's services to anyone who is considering having their garden/backyard or landscaping done! Thumbs up! Thank you Alan.
November 6, 2016

jentro28
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Alan transformed our small empty courtyard into a place that now has style and where we can't wait to entertain. We have green, color and lighting. Also a couple of citrus. He is very professional, a very good communicator and totally honest. I accidentallly overpaid him without realising but he knew straight away and paid me back. He even came in under budget too. I highly recommend Alan and we are truly very happy indeed.
October 14, 2016

miriamsandkuhler
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Alan was fantastic and I highly recommend him.
He is a true professional - he is approachable, patient, on time and follows up when promise.
His pricing is very reasonable, he ended up coming in below budget and also saved me money in design element by providing smarter solutions to some challenges that my courtyard presented.
I love my new updated courtyard and wouldn't' hesitate to engage his services again.
THANK YOU
August 19, 2016

viviansklam
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I am thoroughly happy working with Alan. From concept development to execution, Alan carried everything out very timely and professionally and communicated constantly. My husband and I love our home even more now. Highly recommended!!
August 2, 2016
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