Insights for the Modern Homeowner.
Expert advice on the financial, technical, and ecological realities of Sunshine Coast landscape design.
This isn't a gardening blog. This is a resource for those planning a significant build.
We explore why timing matters, how to budget for ROI, and why native design is the smartest investment you can make for your property.
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There is a common misconception that landscape design is simply visiting a nursery and choosing plants that look nice together.
If you are filling a few pots on a balcony, that may be true. But for a cohesive, architectural home, "gardening" is not enough. You need Design Intent.
You have spent months refining the floor plan. You’ve obsessed over the perfect benchtop stone and invested significantly in the architecture of the home. But what happens when you finally step outside the sliding glass doors?
One of the most common risks I see in modern residential projects is what I call the "Capital Imbalance."
"We’ll just finish the house first and tackle the garden next year."
It sounds like a sensible, low-stress financial decision. But in the world of high-end construction, this is a logistical trap that often increases landscape costs by 20% to 30%. The reason isn’t the price of the plants; it’s the price of Site Access.