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Landscapes Designed For How You Live

We create landscapes that suit your lifestyle, complement your home's architecture, and thrive in Adelaide's conditions. From initial concepts through detailed construction plans, you'll see every element before we break ground.

What Our Landscape Design Service Includes

From understanding your vision to delivering construction-ready plans, we guide you through every stage with clarity and expertise.

Onsite Discovery Session

We visit your property to discuss your lifestyle, vision, and budget. We assess site conditions including soil, drainage, sun exposure, and existing features to understand what's possible.

Plant & Material Selection

Carefully chosen species suited to Adelaide's climate and your maintenance preferences. Hardscape materials selected for durability, aesthetics, and budget with clear specifications for construction.

Construction Documentation

Final plans include dimensions, construction details, and material specifications. Everything our builders need to bring your design to life exactly as envisioned.

Detailed Concept Design

Full-colour 2D plans showing your entire outdoor space with layout, zones, and key features. Upgrade to 3D renderings (8-12 views) to see exactly what your finished space will look like from multiple angles.

Revisions & Refinement

We present your design, discuss any adjustments, and refine the plan until you're completely satisfied. One revision included, with flexibility for additional changes if needed.

Seamless Transition To Build

If you choose us for construction, the same team who designed your space builds it - ensuring nothing gets lost in translation from concept to reality.

Designs Refined By The People Who'll Build Them

When our design team creates your plans, they're working alongside the builders, horticulturists, and project managers who'll bring them to life. This means your landscape is designed with real-world buildability in mind from day one - avoiding costly surprises and ensuring what's on paper actually works in practice. Led by Phil's dual expertise in horticulture and construction, our team combines decades of hands-on Adelaide experience to deliver designs that look stunning and perform flawlessly.

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See What We've Created

Explore completed landscape designs across Adelaide - from intimate courtyards to expansive garden transformations.

Professional landscape design portfolio featuring Adelaide residences
Bespoke design for a modern, intimate urban courtyard.
Modern landscape architecture integrated with natural surroundings.
Bespoke outdoor living designs tailored to client lifestyles.
Large-scale garden transformation and master planning.
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What Our Clients Say

Real results from real Adelaide families who wanted quality work without the usual headaches.

They came highly recommended to me and didn’t fail to deliver.
From the early planning to the final product the communication and high quality of workmanship was impressive. Would highly recommend.

Phil Carr

I couldn't be happier with the work done by Phil and the team. From the initial consultation to the final touches, their professionalism and expertise was evident.

Mario

The finished product has exceeded our expectations and everyone who has visited can't believe how the backyard has been transformed. We don't need to travel and stay at other resorts we have one at home.

Les and Vesna Mitani

Common Questions About Our Design Service

Everything you need to know about working with our design team.

What's the difference between 2D and 3D design options?

Both options include a full-colour 2D plan showing your complete outdoor layout. The 3D option adds 8-12 photorealistic renderings from different angles, so you can see exactly what your finished space will look like - materials, plantings, lighting, and all. Most clients find the 3D visualisations invaluable for making confident decisions before construction begins.

How long does the design process take?

From your initial onsite discovery session to final design handover typically takes 3-4 weeks, depending on project complexity and revision requirements. We include one round of revisions in every package, with flexibility for additional refinements if needed.

Do I need to provide anything before you start designing?

We'll need a site plan of your property. If you don't have one, we can arrange to have it created (additional cost applies). Everything else - measurements, site analysis, soil assessment, drainage evaluation - we handle during our onsite visits.

What happens if I want to build with a different company?

You'll receive concept design including dimensions, material specifications, and planting plans that any qualified builder can follow. However, most clients choose to work with our construction team since we designed the space - nothing gets lost in translation from concept to reality.

How do you choose which plants will work for my property?

Our team assesses your specific soil type, sun exposure, drainage patterns, and microclimate during the site visit. We then select species proven to thrive in those exact conditions across Adelaide, with consideration for your maintenance preferences, desired colours, and seasonal interest. Every plant is chosen for a reason, not just aesthetics.

Can you work with my existing features or do you start from scratch?

Absolutely. We regularly incorporate existing trees, structures, or hardscaping that you want to keep. During the discovery session, we'll discuss what stays, what goes, and how to integrate existing elements into the new design seamlessly.

What does the design service cost?

Design fees vary based on project size and complexity. Your initial onsite discovery session is $290 (metro Adelaide), and we provide a detailed design fee schedule after understanding your requirements.

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Reach out directly and we'll answer any remaining questions about your project

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Contact us today to discuss your outdoor space and schedule a consultation with our team.

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Contact Details:

Address: Unit 3/48 Barwell Ave, Kurralta Park SA 5037
Phone: (08) 7077 2637
Email: enquiries@thegreatoutdawes.com.au
Service Areas: Adelaide Metro, surrounds & selected regional areas.
Licence/Reg number: BLD 248760

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