About this Service

Elegant Garden Design & Outdoor Living Spaces

Transform your landscape into a breathtaking retreat with expertly designed gardens and outdoor living spaces. With classical training and a passion for horticulture, I create exquisite gardens that blend beauty, history, and functionality. My services include:

Rock Gardens – Artfully arranged stone landscapes that provide texture, structure, and resilient plantings.
Kitchen Gardens – Charming, productive spaces filled with herbs, vegetables, and edible flowers for a farm-to-table experience.
English Perennial Borders – Lush, layered plantings that bring timeless elegance and year-round interest.
Spiritual & Contemplative Gardens – Tranquil spaces designed for reflection, featuring soothing plant palettes, water features, and intentional layouts.
Wildflower Meadows – Naturalistic plantings that enhance biodiversity, attract pollinators, and bring a sense of meadowland beauty to your property.
I specialize in designing, installing, and maintaining gardens at private estates and residential properties ensuring each landscape is both visually stunning and ecologically vibrant. Whether you're seeking a serene retreat, a vibrant cutting garden, or an immersive outdoor living space, I bring a deep understanding of plants, landscape history, and timeless design principles to craft gardens that inspire and endure.

About this Lister

I am a garden designer with a passion for creating timeless, welcoming outdoor spaces that reflect both beauty and function. With a degree in botany and horticulture, I trained at the renowned Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, England, where I developed a deep appreciation for historic landscapes and naturalistic planting styles. My career has led me to design gardens for historic estates, private residences, and outdoor living spaces that seamlessly complement the home’s architecture and surroundings.

Blending classical training with an eye for relaxed, livable design, I specialize in crafting exquisite gardens—ranging from English perennial borders and kitchen gardens to wildflower meadows and contemplative retreats. My designs incorporate authentic elements such as handcrafted trellises, traditional wattle fencing, and artful pot culture, ensuring each space feels organically integrated with its setting. These details not only enhance the structure and charm of a garden but also honor time-honored gardening traditions.

My work has been featured in national magazines such as Country Living, Victoria, and Horticulture, as well as on HGTV and garden shows. As the author of Bouquets with Personality, I bring a floral designer’s sensibility to every project, ensuring gardens are not only stunning but also deeply personal.

Whether transforming an estate landscape or curating an intimate garden retreat, my approach is rooted in a love for artistry, history, and timeless elegance.

Background and Expertise

Training & Experience

Degree in Botany and Horticulture – Extensive academic background in plant science, garden design, and landscape history.
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (England) – Completed an international internship at one of the world’s most prestigious botanical institutions, deepening expertise in historic landscapes and naturalistic planting.
Garden Designer for Historic Estates & Private Residences – Specializing in creating outdoor spaces that blend classical design principles with natural beauty.
Expert in Traditional Garden Elements – Incorporates authentic trellises, wattle fencing, and pot culture to enhance both form and function.
Author of Bouquets with Personality – Published by Stewart, Tabori & Chang, showcasing expertise in floral design and garden aesthetics.
National Media Recognition – Work featured in Country Living, Victoria, Horticulture, and on HGTV and garden shows.