SM Garden Designs
SM Garden Designs was founded with a clear vision: to create outdoor spaces that are beautifully resolved and deeply connected to the way people live.
We understand that while many aspire to a well-designed garden, knowing where to begin can feel overwhelming. Our role is to bring clarity to that process-shaping ideas into cohesive, thoughtful landscapes.
From initial concept through to detailed design, we work closely with each client to develop every layer of the space. Whether defining garden rooms, refining entertaining areas, or guiding movement through the landscape, every detail is considered with purpose and ease.
Meet the Team
Founder & Garden DesignerWith over two decades of experience, Shona brings a calm, considered approach to every project. Her work balances creativity with practicality - using strong structure to anchor each design, and layered planting to introduce softness, movement, and year-round interest.
Based in Goondiwindi on the Queensland - New South Wales border, Shona creates gardens that feel welcoming, timeless, and grounded in place - each one designed as a living landscape that evolves beautifully over time.
Shona
Design & Business SupportLauren is the CAD designer at SM Garden Designs, translating design concepts into clear, detailed plans that allow clients to fully visualise their future gardens. With a background in architecture, she combines technical precision with a refined eye for detail, supporting a seamless process from concept through to completion.
Lauren
Our Approach
Together, we bring a balanced approach to garden design-combining creative vision with technical precision. Our skills complement one another, resulting in landscapes that are both inspiring and carefully resolved.
We are passionate about creating outdoor spaces that enhance the home and enrich the way you live-gardens designed to be lived in, enjoyed, and appreciated over time.
