Ruth Czermak is the principal designer at Botanical Traditions. She has qualifications in Horticulture and Landscape Architectureand is member of the Australian Institute of Horticulture and a boardmember of the Australian Institute of Landscape Designers and Managers. Her experience in the plant nursery and construction trades complements her design skills. It is her aim to create unique and individual designs for every client. She designs gardens throughout Victoria, Australia and New Zealand and has a strong focus on environmentally sustainable design.
Her landscape designs have been featured
in a number of publications including
‘Outdoor Design and Living’ and she has written articles on water sustainability issues for 'Backyard Design Ideas' and 'Landscape Outlook..
She has also tutored at Melbourne University in the Landscape Architecture department.
Botanical Traditions - Landcape Architecture…
At Botanical Traditions we strive to capture the imagination with landscape designs that enhances the constructed landscape and natural environment. The goal of all our garden design is to maximise the quality of indoor and outdoor living specifically for the needs or our clients. We do this while also having a strong focus on environmentally sustainable landscape design and construction methods.
Professional Landscape and Horticultural Design
Our landscape design team consists of designers, horticulturists and strategic thinkers committed to mixing art with nature, design and technology. We pride ourselves on having a strong partnership with our clients and other related professionals, such as landscapers, plumbers and paving firms. This ensures that we create beautiful, functional gardens and horticultural designs that really are an asset to their surroundings, homes and the lifestyle of their owners.
Landscape Design and the Client
We offer clients the rare combination of big firm talent with small boutique service – in other words our clients and their garden designs receive individual attention, while at the same time having the benefit of a wealth of experience and a flexible attitude. We enjoy forming a partnership with our clients in achieving their ideal garden designs.
Landscape Design Philosophy
Our design philosophy includes developing a comprehensive strategy that will take the specific site and project from overview through design to construction all with sustainability in mind. Through the entire project, we proceed thoughtfully and with a constant eye to the landscape project detail to ensure the goals and expectations of the client are met AND exceeded!
Our Team and History
Ruth Czermak - Principal Landscape Architect
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Julian Martin – Landscape Architect
Julian Martin is a passionate designer at Botanical Traditions. He has completed an Arts degree and . . . more
Carla Low – Landscape Architect
Carla is currentley completing her Masters in Landscape Architecture at melbourne University.
We have been working in Melbourne for the last 10 years. Our work ranges from small inner city gardens to larger country estates. We pride ourselves in our ability to work with our clients to create a garden that is unique and a reflection of their tastes and lifestyle. As a result our gardens are as varied as our clients.
Current Projects
Botanical Traditions is currently working on a number of interesting and varied projects. We are involved in the landscape design of a number of different residential projects ranging from a beachside residence in Sandringham to a courtyard block in Kengsington. We are also currently involved in a number of commercial projects. This includes the Melbourne Water ‘Raingardens for Schools' project, and a permit application for a small townhouse development. We have just started work on the landscape design around a Solar Power Plant located in Bridgewater.
We are stongly commited to addressing current sustainability issues and encourage the responsible use of rainwater, greywater, recycled materials and recyclable materials.