THOUGHTFUL DESIGN FOR GARDENS THAT GROW BEAUTIFULLY OVER TIME
Garden Design Packages
Our Design Approach
At SM Garden Designs, we create thoughtful, practical garden designs that reflect your home, your landscape, and the way you live. Each design gives you a clear direction for your outdoor space, balancing how it will function now with how it will grow and mature over time. The goal is to give you confidence in the decisions being made, so you can implement the design at your own pace and create a garden that feels connected, usable, and enduring.
Garden Consultation
An in-person walk-through of your garden with practical design advice. This is a verbal consultation only and does not include drawings or written plans.
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✓ On-site walk-through with Shona
✓ Verbal advice on layout, planting, and improvements
✓ Guidance on staging or priorities
✓ Answers to design and plant questions
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X Drawings or concept plans
X Planting schedules
X Written reports or documentation
X Follow-up revisions or design work
Virtual Garden Design
Transform your outdoor space from anywhere in Australia with our Virtual Garden Design Service.
At SM Gardens, we believe your garden should be a natural extension of your home, a place to relax, entertain, and enjoy the outdoors. Our virtual design service makes professional garden design accessible no matter where you live, including regional and remote areas where expert advice can be difficult to find.
Working closely with you online, we create personalised garden designs that reflect your lifestyle, complement your home, and suit your local climate and conditions. From planting plans and layout concepts to practical design solutions, every garden is thoughtfully tailored to your space and vision.
Whether you're refreshing an existing garden or starting from scratch, we'll guide you through the design process and provide everything you need to confidently bring your dream garden to life.
Beautiful, functional, and designed specifically for your property, no matter where you are located.
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✓ Initial phone or video briefing
✓ Review of client-supplied photos, videos & measurements
✓ Concept garden layout (CAD Drawing)
✓ Planting and material direction
✓ Virtual design presentation
✓ One round of refinements
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X Site visit
X Construction drawings
X Multiple concept options
X Unlimited revisions
X Contractor or installation management
Full Garden Design
Transform your outdoor space with a bespoke garden design tailored to your lifestyle, climate, and vision. At SM Gardens, we create beautiful, practical, and sustainable landscapes that become a seamless extension of your home.
Our comprehensive design service combines thoughtful planning, expert plant selection, and carefully considered landscape features to ensure your garden is both functional and visually appealing. We work closely with you to create a design that reflects the way you live while responding to your local climate and surroundings.
Your completed design package includes a fully scaled CAD plan, digital copy, detailed plant specifications, a plant legend, and recommendations on where to source your plants, ensuring a seamless transition from concept to reality.
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✓ Garden Consultation
✓ Detailed layout across key zones (CAD Drawing)
✓ Planting direction and material selections
✓ Design presentation
✓ One round of refinements
✓ Final design documentation
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X Construction or installation services
X Detailed construction drawings
X Multiple concept options
X Unlimited revisions
X Ongoing maintenance or plant replacement
Signature Garden Design
— Includes The Nurture Year
Our Signature Garden Design package offers the highest level of design, guidance, and ongoing support. Created for clients seeking a beautifully considered, long-lasting garden, this package provides expert direction from the initial concept through to the crucial first year of establishment.
Included is The Nurture Year, twelve months of personalised support from Shona, helping you confidently care for your new garden as it settles, grows, and matures. With expert advice on seasonal maintenance, plant health, and garden development, you'll have ongoing guidance to ensure your investment flourishes well beyond installation.
Ideal for clients who want a seamless experience, professional support, and a garden that continues to thrive long after completion.
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✓ Garden Consultation
✓ Property-wide design direction
✓ Detailed layout across multiple zones
✓ Planting and material selections
✓ Sourcing and quoting of plants
✓ Design presentation
✓ Two rounds of refinements
✓ Final design documentation
✓ Liaise with contractors
✓ The Nurture Year — 12 months of personal support from Shona
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X Construction or installation services
X Contractor management
X Unlimited revisions
X Collection and delivery of plants or materials
X Ongoing maintenance or plant replacement
X Major design changes after presentation
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FAQ’s
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Yes, we offer garden design services for both residential and commercial properties.
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The timeline varies based on the scale and location of the project. However, most garden design projects are typically completed within 4–6 weeks.
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No, I do not provide irrigation system installation. However, I can recommend reputable businesses in your area that specialise in this service.
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Absolutely! Your input and vision are key to creating a garden design that compliments your lifestyle, environment, and aesthetic preferences. I work closely with you throughout the process to ensure the final design reflects your needs while enhancing the natural beauty of your space.
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Yes, I can recommend reputable nurseries in your area where you can purchase high-quality plants. Based on your location, I can suggest local garden centres, specialist nurseries, or online suppliers that offer a wide selection of plants suited to your design.
Kind Words
“With a large established garden and not a green thumb to speak of it was all getting very hard and overwhelming. Shona arrived and was the breath of fresh air we needed. She has given us so many ideas, jobs, tips, and tricks, that will simplify and elevate my garden. Shona’s advice and knowledge was just the motivation we needed. We couldn’t be more excited! Thank you.”
— J. Groat | Rosalie Plains QLD
“Shona was fantastic in helping me create a bigger plan for my garden to ensure continuity of plant choice and cohesion throughout. It has provided me confidence to continue forward and execute. Time and money well spent. I am excited to get started.”
— S. Glynn | Moree NSW
“Feeling overwhelmed with the prospect of starting a new garden from scratch, we enlisted Shona’s help in drawing up a plan. She was able to create a garden that will not only be a beautiful outdoor space, but also ensures practical solutions for shade and dust control. The level of detail and thoughtfulness is exceptional and Shona’s helpful and approachable manner throughout the process, made the experience enjoyable and stress free.”
— E. Woods | North Star NSW
