Deck Building in Portarlington.

“My husband had been searching in the local papers for landscapers, and we’d had a few around to quote but had not been impressed. I had come across Houzz and decided to see if we could use it to find gardens that inspired us and see who created them. That’s how we found Ben Carter and we’re so glad we did. We were looking to re-landscape the front garden of our home in McKinnon. It came with a rose garden that had been run down by years of neglectful tenants. We wanted to start over completely. He was so excited that we wanted a native garden and understood that we were after something low maintenance. He got straight to work on a plan which was done within a day or two. The garden itself was completed within just a few weeks, and within our original budget (the low end of the indicated range). Ultimately we added to the plan: we needed a new driveway now, not later, and Ben helped us select the perfect exposed aggregate for it. We also decided that this was the time to set up a rainwater tank, and Ben advised us on size and a colour that ties in with the house and garden. We also realised we needed something to act as a screen outside our bedroom window and he sourced us a beautiful one, from Entanglements whose work I loved, on sale no less. He coordinated professionally with our plumber and identified an excellent tradie to lay the exposed aggregate driveway. And the result? The plants, trees, woodchips, pebbles and rocks he selected (in consultation) tie in with the bricks of our house and garden wall as well as the tree on the verge. We have a sitting area from which to admire the natural features, and to listen to the water in the frog pond he set up at our daughter’s request. In the end, we insisted that he display a sign so people would know who created our garden. We look forward to working with him again in the future. That’s the highest recommendation we can provide.”

“I used InStyle to complete my new turf in my backyard and they did a terrific job. They were professional to deal with, as well as very prompt to reply to any enquiries or questions I had. Everything was completed as promised and at a fair and reasonable price.”

“We highly recommend Jordan and his team for landscaping your garden. Our project involved the demolition of the existing garden and structures and the creation of paved areas, decking and garden areas for the entire outdoor space. Jordan’s project management was excellent, and the paving and decking work meticulous. He and his team clearly take professional pride in what they do, work harmoniously as a team and we’re a pleasure to have working here over the 6-7 weeks of the project. He kept us informed of what to expect and when, and bought the project in on budget and on time. He and his team have delivered us a fabulous garden that has enhanced our property and will continue to delight for a very long time.”

“Rob, Tom, Jed and team have been wonderful in transforming our front garden to reflect the style and structure of our 1880 home. Not knowing much about Australian plant types Rob listened carefully to what I was looking for (nothing is ever too much to ask), creating design choices with multiple varietal choices but is polite at saying when things may not work. A perfect working relationship in my mind which has generated fantastic results! We’ve had several compliments and I couldn’t be happier. Since then Waddell Landscapes has been a constant from continuing to design and create thing like fruit and vegetable planter boxes to transform a dead area of our garden into a working wonderland for our two young kids to ongoing maintenance of our garden.”

“Paul was easy to deal with and accommodated our requirements with our landscaping. His ideas are on trend and he delivered an amazing garden on time. We love that he thought outside the square and that we now have a garden which is low maintenance, unique, enjoyable and functional. Would recommend Paul and his fantastic team to anyone.”

“Inge and her team are great. They are very creative, reliable and go the extra mile to make sure you are happy with the design and the finished job. We are very happy with our front and back garden design...in fact we love it! More than happy to recommend.”

“Kihara Landscapes was really a joy to deal with. They are respectful and very helpful with their advice. Their landscaping knowledge and skill helped us immensely in presenting our development. They worked in difficult circumstances due to antagonistic and demanding neighbours and very wet time of the year; however they rose to the occasion and still delivered what was required above expectations. They delivered a beautiful landscape to our town houses. We attribute our record sales results to their efforts because their landscaping really helped us present a complete product. We are extremely happy to refer Kihara Landscapes to anyone.”

“Working with Mark and Matt to create our entire garden was the best decision we made. The team at The Landscape Department are professional, friendly, prompt and produce exceptional results. We already had a design for our garden, but both Mark and Matt added in their own suggestions to really complete the entire look. Even in the weeks post completion, they pop in to check everything is going well, and always respond to any queries you may have. We have no hesitation recommending The Landscape Department to anyone who needs any type of landscaping done- these guys are the best, you won't regret it!”

“Shane was very easy to work with and nothing was too much trouble. He was very flexible and allowed us to change our minds at the last minute (within reason). His team was very obliging and we are extremely happy with the outcome of our garden and landscaping. He also worked on timelines with our builder so that the garden was completed at the same time as the house, which made moving in so much more pleasant.”

“Adam provided a friendly and professional service in delivering a large entertainment deck, paving, turfing and irrigation for our garden. We were really impressed with his attention to detail and high quality of workmanship. Throughout the process Adam kept to the program and budget, and always flagged any issues early so they could be resolved with minimal impact. It was a pleasure to work with Adam and we couldn't be happier with the outcome.”