Landscape Design - David Claude Landscape Design
Our Services

Bespoke Landscape Design for Your Melbourne Home

Custom landscape design from initial consultation through to construction documentation, creating outdoor spaces that reflect your lifestyle.

30+
Years Experience
1000+
Projects Completed
5.0
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Award
Winning Designs
What We Offer

Landscape Design Services

  • check_circle On-site consultation and site analysis
  • check_circle 2D concept layouts and spatial planning
  • check_circle Detailed planting plans with species selection
  • check_circle Construction documentation for permits
  • check_circle Native and drought-tolerant plant expertise
Starting from $2,500

Design fee depends on property size and project complexity

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Our Process

How We Work

Our proven landscape design process ensures exceptional results.

01

Initial Consultation

We visit your property, discuss your vision, assess site conditions, and understand your lifestyle needs.

02

Concept Design

We develop concept plans showing spatial arrangements, key features, and the overall design direction.

03

Design Development

Based on your feedback, we refine the design and develop detailed planting and materials specifications.

04

Documentation

Complete construction documentation is prepared for accurate quotation and permit applications.

Creating Landscapes That Reflect Your Vision

Great landscape design begins with listening. We take the time to understand not just what you want your garden to look like, but how you want to live in it. Whether you dream of a peaceful native retreat, a sophisticated entertaining space, or a family-friendly garden that accommodates everyone, our design process starts with your vision.

Our Design Philosophy

We believe the best landscapes feel inevitable—as if they’ve always belonged to their site. This means working with, not against, the natural characteristics of your property. Melbourne’s north-east presents unique opportunities: the clay soils, the eucalypt canopy, the slopes that frame views to the Dandenongs. Our designs embrace these elements.

Every design decision serves both beauty and function. We consider how sunlight moves across your garden through the seasons, where natural gathering spots might occur, how the garden will look from inside your home. The result is a landscape that’s not just attractive, but genuinely liveable.

What Sets Our Design Service Apart

Our design-to-construction model means the team that designs your garden can also build it. This continuity eliminates the translation errors that often occur when designs pass between companies. Your design intent remains intact from the first sketch to the final plant.

We bring specialist knowledge to every project. After 30 years in Melbourne’s north-east, we know which plants thrive in local conditions, how to navigate council requirements, and how to solve the drainage challenges common to the region. This expertise is embedded in every design we create.

The Design Process

Our process is collaborative from start to finish. We begin with an on-site consultation where we assess your property and discuss your requirements. From there, we develop concept plans that explore different possibilities for your space. Through an iterative process of feedback and refinement, we arrive at a design that perfectly captures your vision. Learn more about what to expect during the design process.

The final deliverable is a comprehensive design package that includes everything needed to bring your garden to life: spatial plans, planting schedules, materials specifications, and construction details. Whether we’re building the garden or you’re engaging another contractor, these documents ensure the design is executed exactly as envisioned.

Why Choose Us

The David Claude Difference

What sets our landscape design service apart.

30+ Years Experience

Three decades of designing gardens in Melbourne's north-east means we understand local conditions intimately.

Plant Knowledge

Deep expertise in native and drought-tolerant plants that thrive in Victorian conditions.

Design-Build Capability

One team from concept to completion ensures your design vision is faithfully executed.

FAQ

Landscape Design FAQs

Common questions about our landscape design services.

What is included in a landscape design package?

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Our design packages typically include site analysis, concept plans, detailed planting plans with species selection, materials specifications, and construction documentation. The exact deliverables depend on your project scope.

How long does the design process take?

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Design typically takes 4-8 weeks depending on complexity. Simple designs may be faster, while comprehensive packages for large or complex sites take longer.

Can you work with my architect or builder?

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Absolutely. We regularly collaborate with architects and builders, and can work from architectural drawings to integrate landscape design with building plans.

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