Our landscape Process
At SLC, we take a highly collaborative approach to our projects. Our team of designers and construction experts will work closely together to ensure your design is well considered, and executed effectively – keeping you updated and taking onboard any further thoughts and input you may have throughout the process – to create a design tailored to you. We want you to love the finished product!
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Consultation & Design
There are many reasons to value the time it takes to design an outdoor space. A detailed designed will mean the installation of your garden will be quicker and smoother, keeping the cost lower.
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Construction
Construction is managed in-house by our construction team, with the help of trusted sub-contractors. We can complete all project aspects, calling upon specialised trades as needed.
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FINALISATION & MAINTENANCE
Construction is complete, and you have your perfect outdoor space. However, we want to help ensure your new landscape is well maintained and flourishing, now and into the future.
1. Meeting and project discussion
• Our director will meet with you on site to get an understanding of what your project will involve, explain the design & construction process.
• The cost is $275 (GST inc.) to cover the designer’s time travelling, in the design consultation, and completing the design brief.
• We will then arrange an on-site design consultation with one of our designers.
2. On-site design consultation
• Our landscape designer will assess the site, including taking measurements, levels, photos.
• They will gather your initial thoughts and help you explore various ideas to begin developing a vision for your outdoor space.
3. Design brief
• Our designer will then return the completed design brief for your approval.
• They will then provide a quote for the completion of your landscape garden design.
4. Concept design development
• A concept design is a high-level top view covering the main elements of the proposed project, based on the design brief.
• Our designer presents this to you, and you will then be able to provide further feedback for the concept to be finalised..
5. Finalise concept design with specifications
This includes:
• High-level top view • Hardscape details
• Materials schedule • Plant schedule
• Irrigation schedule • Irrigation plan
• Lighting plan
6. Provide a quote for your project
We will provide you with an itemised quote covering all aspects of your landscape project.
7. Initial site preparation and set-up
• Applying herbicide to existing grasses and weeds.
• Removal of existing unwanted plants, structures, and other materials.
• Excavation for your new landscape, as required.
8. Completion of hardscaping
This may involve:
• Drainage • Gravel paths driveways, etc
• Concreting • Paving
• Rockwork • Retaining walls
• Decks and pergolas • Ponds and water
9. Completion of softscaping
This may involve:
• Preparation of garden beds • Planting • Installing watering systems
• Mulching • Lawn installation • Garden lighting
10. Final site cleanup
• Removal and disposal of any rubbish and unused materials.
• Sweeping and pressure washing driveways, paths and retaining walls.
11. Handover upon completion
The onsite construction manager and landscape designer will meet with you on site to give you your maintenance handbook, and answer any questions you may have about how you can best maintain your garden.
12. Care and maintenance program
We can formulate a tailored program to assist with plant care, & the maintenance of hard & soft landscaping elements. This may include:
• Plant and lawn care • Topping up mulch • Weed and pest management
• Watering system maintenance and programming
• Maintenance of timber structures • Spraying and topping up gravel areas
• Pressure washing and resealing concrete and paved areas
- Our director will meet with you on site to get an understanding of what your project will involve, and explain the design and construction process.
- The cost is $275 (GST inc.) to cover the designer’s time travelling, in the design consultation, and completing the design brief.
- We will then arrange an on-site design consultation with one of our designers.
- Our landscape designer will assess the site, including taking measurements, levels, photos.
- They will gather your initial thoughts and help you explore various ideas to begin developing a vision for your outdoor space.
- Our designer will then return the completed design brief for your approval.
- They will then provide a quote for the completion of your landscape and garden design.
- A concept design is a high-level top view covering the main elements of the proposed project, based on the design brief.
- Our designer presents this to you, and you will then be able to provide further feedback for the concept to be finalised.
This includes:
- High-level top view
- Hardscape details
- Materials schedule
- Plant schedule
- Irrigation plan
- Lighting plan
We will provide you with an itemised quote covering all aspects of your landscape project.
Consultation & Design
There are many reasons to value the time it takes to design an outdoor space. A detailed designed will mean the installation of your garden will be quicker and smoother, keeping the cost lower. A thoughtful designer visualises what your garden will look like in 5, 10, even 20 years, and thus considers soil conditions, sunlight, maintenance and weather conditions in formulating the design. A well-executed design leads to a better outcome, and can add significant value to your property.
Construction
Construction is managed in-house by our construction team, with the help of trusted sub-contractors. We can complete all project aspects, calling upon specialised trades as needed. This phase varies between projects. In general, however, it follows these steps:
