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Landscape Designers and Builders
Our proven 5-step process helps our Landscaping Consultants deliver excellent results on time and within budget while ensuring homeowners enjoy their landscaping experience.
Contact UsAt Zones Landscaping, landscape design is about more than aesthetics, it’s about creating outdoor spaces that feel natural, functional and perfectly suited to the way you live. A well-designed landscape brings balance between form and practicality, ensuring your outdoor area not only looks impressive but works effortlessly in everyday life.
Thoughtful planning is the foundation of a successful landscape. Without it, issues such as poor drainage, overcrowded planting or awkward layouts can quickly undermine even the best ideas. Our landscape design process takes these factors into account from the outset, considering how your space will evolve over time as plants mature, seasons change and your needs grow.
Every design begins with understanding you. We take the time to learn how you want to use your outdoor space, whether that’s entertaining, relaxing, playing with the kids or simply enjoying a low-maintenance garden. From there, we develop a tailored design that reflects your lifestyle, complements your home and responds to the unique characteristics of your site.
Our designs consider the entire outdoor environment, from layout and circulation through to planting, materials, lighting and outdoor living zones. The result is a cohesive plan that connects each element seamlessly, creating an outdoor space that feels intentional and inviting rather than pieced together.
To help you visualise the end result, we can provide detailed design concepts and realistic visuals, giving you confidence in the direction before construction begins. Once the design is finalised, it’s prepared with clarity and precision so it can be smoothly translated into a build-ready plan.
Whether you’re starting with a blank canvas or reimagining an existing garden, our landscape design service gives you a clear vision and a strong foundation for a space you’ll enjoy for years to come.
Let the experts at Zones help transform your landscape. To discuss ideas for your outdoor living area, get in touch and arrange a free consultation with your local Landscaping Consultant.
From Concept to Completion
Our proven 5-step process was designed to help ensure outdoor renovation and landscaping projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Step 1
Initial Consultation
To get started, you’ll meet with a Zones Landscaping Consultant for a high-level overview of your goals, budget, ideas, and the garden design process. You’ll go into more detail later.
Step 2
Scoping and Feasibility
You’ve discussed your ideas, now it’s time to put them to paper. Or, more accurately, see them laid out in 3D renderings provided by your Landscaping Consultant!
Step 3
Detailed Planning and Costing
This stage is dedicated to refining your design and planting plan. Once you’ve made final decisions, you’ll receive an inclusive estimate for the entirety of your project.
Step 4
Build Stage
Your team of garden designers, contractors, and specialists can finally begin bringing your project to life under the meticulous supervision of your Landscaping Consultant.
Step 5
Project Completion
The only thing left to do is sort out any closing documentation, which your Landscaping Consultant will handle before delivering your finished project on time and within budget.
Landscape Design Services
Our expert team can manage all aspects of your landscape design project from planning to build and everything in between.
Landscape Design Styles
We don’t do one-size-fits-all landscape designs. Each project is unique! If you need some help defining your personal style, check out these ideas for inspiration.
Lawns and Grass Designs
There is so much more you can do than just installing a neatly trimmed square patch of grass. Zones can help you design the perfect lawn area suitable for any occasion!
Playground Designs
Considering turning your bland backyard into a playground for your children and pets? The Zones design team can help you plan and design the perfect fun zone! We can provide 3D renderings of your dream backyard with different amenities, from slides and swings to swimming pools and trampolines.
Deck and Patio Designs
Decks are an excellent option for turning your unused exterior space into an outdoor area you can relax or entertain guests in. From patios with louvred covers to elaborate multi-level decks, Zones can provide concept plans and designs for every possible layout, until you’re absolutely satisfied!
Driveway Designs
When it comes to driveways, each material has its own unique look and feel. By seeing how gravel, asphalt, and concrete differs in the design phase, you’re likely to feel secure in your choice by the time you’re ready to pave.
Fence and Gate Designs
Whether you’re looking to fence off your entire property or add a gate to access your backyard, it’s important to plan the logistics of your project. From dimensions to materials, a Zones Landscaping specialist can help you create detailed working drawings so that you are prepared for the build.
Gardens and Planting Designs
One of the best parts of starting on a garden is the design phase. You can let your creative juices flow as you design every detail of it. Zones can provide you with concept visuals for different design options and help you pick the best plants to create your dream garden, the options are endless!
Landscaping Concepts and Designs
Great design starts with a great designer. Zones have different design options to meet the type and scale of your project. We offer designs from basic, colour-rendered sketches and architecturally drawn concept plans, to 3D photo-realistic images.
Lighting Designs
Looking to brighten up your outdoor area? Zones can help you pick the most optimal lighting options to match your needs. From fun party lighting to entertain guests to UV lights that help grow your produce, we’ve designed layouts for them all.
Outdoor Kitchen Designs
Our designers can help you plan everything from the layout to which materials to use for your outdoor kitchen. The options are almost limitless. By referring to 3D concept art provided by us, you can make all your decisions in the planning phase so that you have no regrets during the build.
Outdoor Room Designs
Long gone are the days where the extent of an outdoor room was a grill on your deck. Zones can help you design an outdoor area to fill any want or need you may have, from elegant al fresco dining areas, productive outdoor gyms, modern outdoor showers, to outdoor entertainment lounges.
Pergola Designs
A pergola enhances your backyard, extending your living space outdoors and providing shade and privacy. Our experts offer various design options for the roof and beams, including materials and custom patterns.
Retaining Wall Designs
Although the primary function of a retaining wall is to provide you with usable land on slopes, there are various design options available too. Our team of designers can ensure your retaining walls are structurally, geotechnically, and hydraulically sound.
Swimming Pool Designs
A swimming pool is one of the biggest investments you can make in a home, therefore it is important to focus on planning and design before jumping into the build. A Zones design specialist can provide you with options for your pool and help pick the ideal design that matches your wants and needs.
Why Choose Zones for Your Landscape Design?
Why Choose Zones
You’ll always feel in control
Our 5-step process was designed to keep homeowners informed. Whether it’s through conversations with your Landscaping Consultant or by checking into our intuitive customer portal, you’ll always be able to track your project’s progress.
You’re supported by professionals
Your Landscaping Consultant will guide you through the process and liaise with the team on your behalf so you can relax and enjoy the process, knowing that you're supported by industry experts.
A landscape design to suit your budget
Everyone deserves a landscape they love, regardless of how much they have to spend. Our team has worked with homeowners who have budgets on either end of the financial spectrum; our detailed and transparent costing process allows us to bring these budgets and ideas into alignment.
Landscape design projects are led by one of two things: design or budget. You either have a specific design in mind and are willing to spend whatever it takes to achieve it, or, you have a fixed budget and are happy to work within those parameters. There’s no right or wrong way.
We’re happy to work through multiple design iterations and propose clever solutions until we create a landscape design and build plan that you’re 100% satisfied with.
Quality products and supply partnerships a standard practice
At Zones, our business model empowers our Landscaping Consultants to build teams they trust and believe in. This includes general contractors, specialty craftspeople such as stonemasons, and landscape architects, as well as suppliers.
These partnerships provide exclusive access to premium materials and the workmanship of experts, but your Landscaping Consultant will always remain your single point of contact.
Whether your project is led by budget or design, our team will find the right products and materials to bring your vision to life.
Customer Testimonials
Landscape Design FAQs
How much does a landscape designer cost?
Hiring an independent landscaping designer is subject to the individual rates they charge. But taking on a landscaping project with Zones, the quote you receive during the costing phase of our 5-stp process includes everything; preliminary planning, a professional landscape design team, contractors, and materials.
Homeowners we’ve worked with appreciate this inclusive pricing model as it limits paperwork and frustrations. In fact, our entire process was designed to streamline your landscaping experience and provide you with the most straightforward route to success.
What are some popular landscaping ideas for outdoor entertainment areas?
Incorporating spa pools into an outdoor area is a common request by homeowners as it’s a luxurious item but can often be an eyesore without the proper execution. Whether the spa pool is the focal point of the landscape or simply a design element is up to you.
Functional yet stylish outdoor BBQ area ideas are another entertaining space staple. They’re not as comprehensive as an outdoor kitchen but still serve as an incredible social hub for parties and gatherings. Simple ideas include a pergola for shelter, weatherproof storage, and seating. But some designs even see the BBQ built into a brick housing or complemented by a wood-burning pizza oven!
How much does it cost to get a landscape design?
The truth is, it depends. Every project’s scope is different and therefore comes with a unique price tag. Labour and materials costs fluctuate from year to year, making it harder to provide a specific number. But to put things in perspective for you, our Zones Landscaping Consultants have created fantastic landscape designs for Kiwis throughout the country for anywhere from $15,000*-$200,000*+.
What can I expect from a landscape designer?
Landscapers, designers, architects, consultants — you’ve probably heard all these terms before and, while they all work towards the same goal, they each have different jobs, so we don’t blame you for being confused!
A qualified landscape designer’s purpose is to translate your backyard ideas into a feasible design that suits your property, budget, and lifestyle. They’ll consider things like what native plants will thrive, where the sun hits your yard, the topography of the site, and the proposed purpose of the space. They can offer garden ideas, patio ideas, and even recommend specific fixtures and fittings. Their main goal is to bring your vision to life in a way that will last for years to come while adhering to your requests and guidelines.
What landscaping services does Zones Landscaping provide?
Our Landscaping Consultants can design and deliver any type of landscaping project you need, from pathways and pools, to fencing, decking, pergolas, and more. They have a big network of suppliers and construction professionals, and the experience to transform your outdoor living space. There’s no project too small or too complex – when it comes to landscaping, they do it all!
Our landscape services include:
- Landscape drawings and designs
- Custom landscape builds
- Softscaping and hardscaping
- Outdoor kitchen design and build
- Swimming pool building and installation
- Retaining wall building
- Deck building and installation
- Pergola building and installation
- Outdoor room design and build
- Fence and gate build and install
- Driveway paving
- Xeriscaping
- Outdoor spa installation
- Outdoor bbq kitchen
- Front yard landscaping
- Small garden landscaping
Where are we?
We have landscaping specialists in Brisbane (Inner City), Sydney and Melbourne.
Our Landscaping Consultants Service The Following Locations
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