The Growing-In Garden — Subtropical Plant Plan, Gold Coast
Portfolio · Plant Plan The Growing-In Garden A subtropical garden on the Gold Coast — eight zones, thirteen species, layered to the boundaries and built around what was already growing. Book a Discovery Call View Samples Built & growing in “Subtropical Gold Coast garden, eight months on — layered to the boundaries, grown into the […]
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Landscaper vs Landscape Designer — What’s the Difference?
You’ve just settled into your new Gold Coast home or finished a major renovation. The backyard is a blank canvas—full of potential but also full of questions. And the first big question is always: Who do I call? A landscaper or a landscape designer? Here’s what we see all the time at Habitat Landscape Design: […]
Bushfire-Resilient Garden Design on the Gold Coast — Species, Layout, and Making Your Garden Safer
If you live in Mudgeeraba, Worongary, Tallebudgera Valley, or anywhere up towards Tamborine Mountain, you’ve probably seen the bushfire overlay on your property report. It’s one of those things that sits in the back of your mind — especially after a dry winter when the hills behind you go brown and crispy. The good news […]
Small Garden & Courtyard Design on the Gold Coast — Making Every Square Metre Count
If you’re working with a compact lot on the Gold Coast — a townhouse courtyard in Burleigh, a knockdown-rebuild in Miami, a narrow side return in Mermaid Beach — you already know the feeling. Every square metre has to earn its place. There’s no room for a tree that outgrows its spot in three years, […]
Canal & Waterfront Garden Design on the Gold Coast — Salt, Wind, Screening, and Making the View Work
If you own a canal or waterfront property on the Gold Coast, your backyard is probably your biggest asset — and there’s a fair chance it’s underperforming. I see it constantly: a stretch of lawn running to the seawall, a couple of palms chucked in by the builder, maybe a hedge that’s either blocking the […]
Landscaping a New Build on the Gold Coast — When to Start, What to Plan, and What Most People Get Wrong
If you’re building a new home on the Gold Coast, landscaping is probably near the bottom of your list. That’s understandable — you’re deep in floor plans, kitchen selections, and keeping the build on budget. But the decisions you make (or don’t make) about your outdoor space right now will cost you significantly more to […]
Pool Surrounds & Outdoor Entertaining on the Gold Coast — Plants, Materials, and Designing the Whole Zone
On the Gold Coast, the pool isn’t a feature in the backyard — it IS the backyard. For most of the year, that’s where you live. Morning coffee on the deck, kids in and out all afternoon, dinner under the pergola while the pool lights glow. The problem is, most pools get built in isolation. […]
Mediterranean Landscape Design on the Gold Coast — Warm Stone, Olive Trees, and Making It Work Subtropical
If there’s one overseas style that translates to the Gold Coast almost without forcing it, it’s Mediterranean. The climate fundamentals line up — hot dry summers, mild winters, strong light, and long stretches of outdoor living weather. The warm stone, terracotta, olive trees, and drought-tolerant planting that define Mediterranean gardens in southern Europe feel genuinely […]
AI Landscape Design – Is It Worth It, or Do You Still Need a Designer?
If you’ve Googled “landscape design” recently, you’ve probably seen AI tools promising a complete garden plan in minutes. Upload a photo, answer a few questions, and out comes a rendered backyard. It looks impressive. But is it actually useful? And more importantly — can you trust it enough to spend thousands of dollars on plants […]