Custom Water Features Services in Northcote, Victoria

“My husband had been searching in the local papers for landscapers, and we’d had a few around to quote but had not been impressed. I had come across Houzz and decided to see if we could use it to find gardens that inspired us and see who created them. That’s how we found Ben Carter and we’re so glad we did. We were looking to re-landscape the front garden of our home in McKinnon. It came with a rose garden that had been run down by years of neglectful tenants. We wanted to start over completely. He was so excited that we wanted a native garden and understood that we were after something low maintenance. He got straight to work on a plan which was done within a day or two. The garden itself was completed within just a few weeks, and within our original budget (the low end of the indicated range). Ultimately we added to the plan: we needed a new driveway now, not later, and Ben helped us select the perfect exposed aggregate for it. We also decided that this was the time to set up a rainwater tank, and Ben advised us on size and a colour that ties in with the house and garden. We also realised we needed something to act as a screen outside our bedroom window and he sourced us a beautiful one, from Entanglements whose work I loved, on sale no less. He coordinated professionally with our plumber and identified an excellent tradie to lay the exposed aggregate driveway. And the result? The plants, trees, woodchips, pebbles and rocks he selected (in consultation) tie in with the bricks of our house and garden wall as well as the tree on the verge. We have a sitting area from which to admire the natural features, and to listen to the water in the frog pond he set up at our daughter’s request. In the end, we insisted that he display a sign so people would know who created our garden. We look forward to working with him again in the future. That’s the highest recommendation we can provide.”

“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!”

“Rob, Tom, Jed and team have been wonderful in transforming our front garden to reflect the style and structure of our 1880 home. Not knowing much about Australian plant types Rob listened carefully to what I was looking for (nothing is ever too much to ask), creating design choices with multiple varietal choices but is polite at saying when things may not work. A perfect working relationship in my mind which has generated fantastic results! We’ve had several compliments and I couldn’t be happier. Since then Waddell Landscapes has been a constant from continuing to design and create thing like fruit and vegetable planter boxes to transform a dead area of our garden into a working wonderland for our two young kids to ongoing maintenance of our garden.”

“We have had two projects completed by Simon and his excellent team. Three years ago Simon completely rebuilt our back yard integrating a new swimming pool into a beautiful and low maintenance garden set amongst our numerous mature trees. The result now is that the garden invites us to enjoy it all year round. More recently the balance of our garden has been transformed by Landart. Simon and his team planned meticulously, involved us and incorporated our ideas into the design and as construction required. We had complete trust in Simon and his team to deliver our projects to time, to the highest quality and within our budget.”

“I have been using Paal since 2008. His designs are beautiful, dramatic and different. People still hang over my front fence to look at my garden and take photos. He is also extremely easy to deal with and although he has a professional team, he is always on site to supervise. I would never use anyone else.”

“Chris and his team displayed absolute professionalism during our small/medium garden remodel. Quoting was accurate, they turned up when they said they would, worked solidly to ensure the job was done properly to exacting standards, and the job was completed within my specified time frame. His team were really friendly and approachable throughout and took care to leave the site swept and neat each day, which was very respectful of them. Chris was flexible in his approach to working within our budget and his team's conscientiousness for their work really seems to show. Couldn't recommend Formation highly enough.”

“Jackie helped us design a large garden. After an initial consultation she provided us with several concept drawings which were all creative, interesting and quite different from each other. We enjoyed very much working with her - she is knowledgable and creative - we felt we had the freedom to bring in our own ideas . Above all she has immense enthusiasm for her work and everything that grows. We have no hesitation in recommending avantgardener.”

“Ros undertook the design and management activities associated with the refurbishment of our garden. Consultation, attention to detail with empathy meant the design incorporated existing features to realize a transformation beyond our dreams. We now have a garden for all seasons with water features and functional outdoor entertaining areas. Follow up visits have helped as the garden matures. Ros and her team are highly recommended.”

“I have worked with Lisa on a number of garden designs. I found her fantastic to work with, she is professional, creative and really fun to engage with. The solutions Lisa Ellis Gardens have come up with, based on our briefings and collaborative meetings, have all been beautiful contemporary gardens. I have seen a lot of their other work, which is all of a very high standard, both in its design and its execution. I would highly recommend Lisa Ellis Gardens to anyone looking for advice on their garden and/or landscape design.”

“Inge and her team are great. They are very creative, reliable and go the extra mile to make sure you are happy with the design and the finished job. We are very happy with our front and back garden design...in fact we love it! More than happy to recommend.”