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

GARDEN CONSULTATIONS
Practical advice to solve specific garden challenges.

LANDSCAPE PLANS FOR COUNCIL
Detailed plans to meet council requirements.

LANDSCAPE DESIGN
A complete design service delivered in clear stages including:

Client Brief & Site Meeting – understand your needs, style and budget

Site Analysis – review opportunities, challenges, soil and existing conditions

Schematic Design – initial 2D/3D plans and mood boards for discussion 

Design Development & Documentation – detailed plans showing planting, hardscape, materials, lighting and irrigation plus Specifications and Construction drawings.

PLANTING DESIGN
Planting plans tailored to your style, maintenance preferences and budget.

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.

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.

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

GARDEN MAINTENANCE
Maintenance guides and referrals to professional horticulturalists so your garden continues to thrive.