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.