About

Penny Starr Design is a landscape design and garden maintenance business based in Melbourne. Founded in 2013, our experience includes landscape design for both residential and commercial clients. We offer a collaborative approach from first ideas through to finished garden. All our gardens are unique, considered and tailored to each client’s needs and site conditions.

OUR SERVICES

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

A complete design service delivered in clear stages:

1. Client Brief & Site Meeting

Understanding your needs, style and budget

2. Site Analysis 

Analysis of opportunities, challenges, soil and existing conditions

3. Schematic Design

Initial 2D/3D plans and mood boards for discussion 

4. Design Development & Documentation

Detailed plans showing planting, hardscape, materials, lighting and irrigation plus Specifications and Construction drawings.

5. IMPLEMENTATION AND CONSTRUCTION OVERSIGHT

We liaise with trusted landscape contractors and consultants, review quotes and oversee construction to ensure your garden is built to the highest standard.

6. SOURCING

Plants are hand-selected from quality nurseries, competitively priced and delivered to site. We also source and commission outdoor furniture, pots, lighting and garden features.

7. PLANT SET OUT

On-site placement of plants to ensure correct spacing and best visual impact with clear instructions provided for installation.

GARDEN CONSULTATIONS

Practical advice to solve specific garden challenges.

LANDSCAPE PLANS FOR COUNCIL

Detailed plans to meet council requirements.

GARDEN MAINTENANCE

Maintenance guides and/or garden maintenance by professional horticulturalists.