This quirky coastal courtyard garden in South Fremantle was designed in a 3 hour Level 2 Consultation.

Consultations

Onsite or virtual

It all begins with a consultation. This is an exciting starting point for the creation of your dream garden, whether it be working with a blank canvas or renovating an existing garden.

You may or may not need a full garden design plan. Whichever level of design or horticultural assistance you need, Garden Deva is here to help.

Four types of consultations are available, depending on your needs.

PS this garden pictured above, in South Fremantle, was achieved by an extended Level 2 Consultation (ie on the day design).

  • Do you need inspiration or ideas? Expert help can make a world of difference. A Level 1 consultation involves a meeting onsite to discuss how to rejuvenate a tired garden, give you a second opinion on design ideas or solve specific problem areas.

    This is where a full garden design plan is not needed. Practical solutions are offered and clients are welcome to take their own notes.

    Fee: $180 per hour, 90 minute minimum. Payment by cash or Internet banking at the end of consultation. Travelling fees may apply depending on location.

  • Do you need more than ideas, but less than a fully designed plan? Level 2 is an economical solution for clients with a small outdoor space, who may need layout ideas and a simple planting plan. Or, perhaps you have a backyard that doesn't quite work or wish to overhaul your verge or front garden. Level 2 is for you!

    Depending on the size of the garden, with your help, this can usually be achieved on the day, for the price of a consultation.

    What you need to do:

    1. Measure your garden, drawing a rough layout of the area; including the house and the boundary.

    Plot the following on your paper: garden beds, paths driveways and any existing features you want to keep including trees, sheds, ponds/water features and paved areas. Use a 1.100 scale. This means 1cm on the paper = 1m on the ground. A3 graph paper is useful. If you only need suggestions for a few existing garden areas, measure these.

    If you have a small area, like a courtyard, a 1.50 scale is more useful. This means 1cm on the paper = 50cm or half a metre on the ground.

    2. Garden Deva will then help you fill in the blanks, bringing portfolios, pictures and ideas to help you visualise your garden's possibilities.

    Fee: $180 per hour, 2 hour minimum. Payment by cash or Internet banking at the end of consultation. A travelling fee may apply depending on location.

  • You may have just built a house and need the garden designed for you. Or you may feel that it is time for a comprehensive makeover for your existing garden with changes in level, structural design and a comprehensive planting schedule. You need a full garden design.

  • This is for when you need inspiration, design tools or assistance with your outdoor space but do not live in Perth or prefer not to meet onsite. We now offer virtual consultations using either WhatsApp, Zoom, Skype, Facebook Messenger and/or Dropbox.

    During our teleconsultation, we discuss your garden in detail, giving you a wealth of ideas, resources and information using our expertise and online resources.

    How does this work?

    First, we book an appointment time.

    Virtual consultations are almost exactly the same as a Level 1 site consultation only we are not actually there!

    This type of garden consultation involves you walking around your garden, taking a video while on Facebook Messenger, Skype or Zoom and ‘virtually’ showing us your garden and the areas you wish to change.

    We make suggestions and either set up a temporary shared Dropbox folder, or text photos of plants to you during the consultation. This enables a better visual idea of how your newly renovated garden may look.

    Some clients have a facility on their device to both voice record the phone call AND video their garden at the same time. This is ideal.

    Other clients prefer to write notes or to use a second device to voice record the information given during the phone call.

    Please note that virtual consultations are for clients who have an existing garden, and mainly require suggestions for planting/aesthetics/discussion of materials etc, but do not need much information about structural or layout changes.

    New build? We believe that these gardens are best designed on-site. However if you need to float some ideas or solve some tricky design solutions, we are happy to help you do this virtually as well.

    FEE: $150 per hour - payable on the day of the consultation via Pay ID or internet banking.

Contemporary garden Garden Deva waterwise garden Mount Pleasant

A gorgeous home deserves a gorgeous garden. We have created a textured contemporary garden to complement this stunning home in Mt Pleasant by Arklen. This design was achieved with our FULL DESIGN PROCESS.

Peter Edwards Photography

Learn about our process for the full design

Let us take some of the mystery out of the process. Full designs are an in-depth structural plan including hard landscaping (not just plants!), that considers the differing levels, designs and plans of the area. Below are the three stages of working with Garden Deva and what you can expect in each stage. All three stages make up our full garden design plan.

If you are not sure what you and your garden need, please book in for a free 15 minute Discovery Call. You can text or call us on 0423 385 568 or message us on our socials!

  • This is where we discuss concepts, style and your vision for the garden. We take into account your lifestyle, wishlists, maintenance requirements and budget. Maybe you already have your own design ideas and are eager to see them formalised on paper but need a little guidance, or maybe you have absolutely no idea! Not a problem. We show you a comprehensive folio of pictures and inspiring design ideas to help you visualise possibilities for your new garden.

    We then give you a written estimate of the design fee either on the day or via email.

    Drafting/design fees are charged at $90 per hour.

    Once the design fee has been approved by you, a $500 deposit is required to commence work upon a concept plan.

    The site is thoroughly assessed, and digital images are taken to assist with the design process.

    Plans range from simple planting plans to comprehensive structural designs; including contractor notes on hard landscaping detail, plant care and soil requirements.

    Note: design fee estimates may vary if extensive changes are required after the concept plan is presented. (please refer to STAGE 2.)

    Fee: $180 per hour, 2-hour minimum for consultation plus $500 plan deposit to commence drafting of the concept plan.

    Payment by cash or internet banking at consultation.

  • A concept layout plan is emailed/posted to you a few weeks after the initial consultation. Amendments are made if necessary. Structural/hard landscaping materials and plantings are discussed in more detail in preparation for the final design.

    At a time convenient to you, we discuss any changes, additions or amendments and feedback to your design. This may be via phone, email or in person.

    Fee: onsite meeting $180 per hour. Phone/email meeting: $150 per hour.

    Throughout the design process, we will liaise closely with you as your design is being formulated and drawing has commenced. Delivery of plans usually takes from 3-6 weeks, depending on the complexity of the design and current workload.

    Please note, that the cost for any onsite meetings is not included in the initial plan estimate.

  • Presentation and discussion of the final design.

    This may be via phone, email or in person. You will receive a comprehensive hard landscaping plan, planting design, levels and dimensions plans and elevations (if required). Landscaper referrals are given if required.

    Fee: Final account balance paid by via internet banking or cash prior to plan presentation.

    Landscape designs usually range from $1500 to $3500 depending on the complexity of the design, the size of the site and whether council drawings are required. If you only need a planting plan with few or no structural elements, we can do this too.

What people say

  • “Thanks so much. It was a lot of fun and lovely to work with you. Thank you for being so interested in our home and garden and for providing advice and ideas within scope for us, as it means the design really can be implemented.” (LEVEL 3 - FULL DESIGN)

    L.Short, GREENWOOD WA

  • “Having created my own gardens in previous homes over many years, this time around I was seeking someone with a more experienced eye to create that wow factor. Garden Deva delivered the goods. I found them professional and efficient in every aspect of the design process.

    From the first on site consultation, to the design drawings, followed by landscaper referrals and plant supply. We now have a beautifully landscaped garden that we will enjoy for many years to come. We are very happy with the result and would not hesitate to recommend Garden Deva to our friends and anyone who is seeking to create that wow factor in their garden.” (LEVEL 3 - FULL DESIGN)

    D. Frediani, BALCATTA WA

  • “Day after day, season after season, the garden that Cherise from Garden Deva planned and created so carefully continues to give us so much pleasure. Her sound knowledge and choice of plants and obvious love for them has been quite infectious, inspiring us to learn more about native plants.

    We are so grateful to have benefited from her talents and direction. Many many thanks!” (LEVEL 3 - FULL DESIGN)

    K.Guest, WEMBLEY DOWNS, WA

Contact us.

Call Cherise on 0423 385 568 or Message us on Instagram or Facebook.

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