About Us

Offers Custom Work

Award winning

Locally owned

Colourful, Handcrafted Gardens by Northeast Melb Landscape Designer

Outdoor Designs is a Landscape Design Studio based in the leafy suburb of Ringwood North. Alison Watson is a Landscape Designer and Green Roof and Wall Specialist who designs bold, botanically rich, handcrafted gardens, landscapes, green roofs and rooftop gardens for both residential and commercial clients. Alison studied Landscape Design and Green Roofs and Walls at The University of Melbourne – Burnley Campus and is a practising member of The Australian Institute of Landscape Designers and Managers – AILDM.

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, Swimming Pool Design, Vertical Gardens

Areas Served

Ringwood North, North Ringwood, Ringwood, Warrandyte, Mitcham, Mount Eliza, Mornington Peninsula, Bellarine, Sorrento, Belgrave, Clifton Hill, Templestowe, Templestowe Lower, Croydon Hills, Warrandyte South, Research, Eltham North, Eltham, Vermont, Vermont South, Melbourne, Wonga Park, Park Orchards, Doncaster, Doncaster East

Awards

AILDM National Design Awards 2019 - Gold Medal - Plantscape Category 2019 - Gold Medal - Rooftop Category 2018 - Gold Medal - Educatiional/Institutional/Playspace Specialist Certificate Green Roofs & Walls (UniMelb) Graduate Certificate Garden Design (UniMelb) Bachelor of Arts (UCT)

19 Projects

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Business Details

Business Name

Outdoor Designs

Phone Number

(03) 4050 7152

Website

outdoorgardendesigns.com.au

Address

Ringwood North, Victoria 3134
Australia

Typical Job Cost

$100,000 - $650,000

Landscape Design Costs are included in the Overall Project Cost. Overall Project Cost relative to Project Brief. Costing is also dependent on the scope, scale, and materials of each project.

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Featured Review

June Smith

Immediately I met Alison, I knew she was a winner. She re designed my roof top garden and it is source of delight to me every day. She asked the right questions to formulate her initial plan to meet my vision, was responsive to my preferencesRead Full Review

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4 Reviews for Outdoor Designs

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5.0|4 reviews

Work Quality

5.0

Communication

5.0

Value

5.0

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It was refreshing dealing with a professional who is enthusiastic and takes great pride in their work. After our first meeting, we had complete trust that Alison was the right person to deliver an amazing pool renovation and garden design for our area. We are completed delighted with the results and have received many compliments on how fantastic our outdoor space looks. The plant choices are beautiful, interesting and provide the peaceful feeling that we were looking for. Working with Alison was easy and we cannot thank her enough for all her skill and dedication to us. We loved working with Alison so much, we have started another planting design project with her.

December 9, 2020

Comment from Outdoor Designs:

Why thank you Craig and Jo. It has been a joy working on your garden and with you both too. Your garden is flourishing in your capable hands. I thorough enjoy the visits back onsite. I can imagine all the fun times you and your family and friends have in your pool and garden. Thank you.

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Paul Edbrooke

Allison exceeded my expectations, the work was completed to an excellent standard and even though my plans changed, Allison was able to be flexible. This project included a large front and rear yard, a pool with decking, driveway and gabian retaining walls. It still looks amazing!

October 7, 2020

Comment from Outdoor Designs:

Many thanks Paul. I loved working with you and your family from the design stage to installation. A beautiful garden for a fabulous family.

Frank Kruize

Alison has been involved in several of my projects including the Boronia Rooftop Garden and the Purple Church both of which were award winning designs. Alison has proven to be a valuable member of the team in delivering the client's projects within time and budget while achieving an excellent landscape design. As an Architect we rely on the landscape design to not only compliment the architecture but to also respond to it while developing those important links between indoor and outdoor. Alison's design and enthusiasm in delivering the desired outcome is second to none and I highly recommend Alison for any landscape project both in design, delivery and ongoing care as she will make a valuable team member on any project. Regards Frank Kruize

October 5, 2020

Comment from Outdoor Designs:

Thank you Frank. It has been an honour to work as part of your team on these beautiful, relevant and meaningful projects.

June Smith

Immediately I met Alison, I knew she was a winner. She re designed my roof top garden and it is source of delight to me every day. She asked the right questions to formulate her initial plan to meet my vision, was responsive to my preferences and took a lot of care which plants were selected and where they were positioned. She has been back to see how the garden has developed and advised me on care and maintenance. Because she is passionate about producing a great outcome, she continues to learn and challenge herself and no doubt will get better and better. Deservedly, she won two gold awards for my garden.

September 30, 2020

Comment from Outdoor Designs:

Many Thanks June. I walk your beautiful garden in my mind - a beautiful journey. I am so pleased it delights you. Your comments are received wholeheartedly and have made my day. Alison

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