Botanical Traditions - Our Services…

We offer design and consulting services for residential projects, water retailers, government departments, commercial projects and community organisations.

Landcape Design

Design is ultimately the most important step in obtaining a resolved and successful garden. Our design process is carried out in three main phases.

Schematic Design (Generally takes 2-4 weeks)

The schematic design or concept design phase is very important. It involves making sure that the designer is familiar with the site and also helps to develop a project brief. This stage usually includes a meeting with the client, confirmation of project breif and the production of hand drawn schematic plans and sections to establish the area relationships and general configuration of the site. On larger jobs it may also include telephone calls and liason with other project partners such as local council. The starting cost for a concept plan is $550 for a very basic design.

Click here for an example of a concept plan

Preliminary Design Stage (Generally takes 3 - 6 weeks)

At the end of the concept stage there is usually a meeting with the client to discuss the different concepts and decide on the direction of the project. After this meeting further design development takes place and the concept plan is defined into a final design solution. At the end of this stage the Preliminary Plans are computerised. A preliminary Plan will give an indication of surface treatments, planting styles/schemes and materials. If required for smaller scale jobs or for larger or more complicated projects clients can then decide to progress to the next stage.

Contract Documentation Stage (Generally takes 4-8 weeks)

During this stage the construction details are added to the Preliminary Plan. The construction design of large structures or elements is undertaken by engineers. Specifications on mulches and other items are also added at this stage. This is usually the form of plan required for local council approval. Samples of materials will also be given to the client.

The costs involved vary considerably. As a very rough guide a residential project that includes layout, irrigation, lighting and planting designs will require a budget between $750 - $5000 depending on the complexity of the design and the amount of drawing required. The time period for the design process starts at 9 weeks and can be up to 18 weeks from the concept stage to the end of the documentation stage.

Construction

Botanical Traditions offers soft landscaping construction. Soft landscaping includes irrigation, lighting, soil preparation, planting and mulching. We are also able to assist you with findinh contractors to undertake paving and larger construction projects.

General Maintenance

Botanical Traditions has qualified staff who are able to assist you with your general maintenance to ensure the design is fully realised. We are also able to produce general maintenance booklets specific for your garden. These booklets detail the plants in your garden, what their requirements are and when maintenance tasks need to be carried out.