Garden Design Adelaide

Garden design in Adelaide typically costs $1,500–$3,500 for a concept design and $3,500–$8,000 for a full master plan with planting list. A designer works out levels, drainage, sun, soil and plant choice before anything is built, so the garden suits Adelaide's climate. We design native, modern, Mediterranean and low-water gardens; ask for a free quote.

Concept design, full master plans, planting plans, maintenance schedules. Whether you want a native garden that thrives on Adelaide rainfall alone, a modern courtyard with strong lines, or a traditional cottage garden — start with the design before you start the build.

What’s involved

Why design before build

A $1,500-$3,500 design fee in front of an $80,000 garden build is the cheapest insurance you’ll buy. Design fixes drainage, levels, plant choice, and circulation before they’re set in concrete.

Garden style options

Native (Australian indigenous, low water, attracts birds). Mediterranean (olives, lavender, gravel paths). Modern (architectural plants, hard lines, minimal palette). Cottage (mixed perennials, soft edges, romantic). Coastal (salt-tolerant, wind-tolerant, light grasses).

What a designer delivers

Site analysis (sun, soil, drainage, existing features). Concept design (mood boards, sketches, a few directions). Detailed master plan (scaled drawing, planting list, hardscape integration). Maintenance schedule (year-1 establishment, year-2-onwards).

Get a free quote

Request a free garden design quote — tell us about your project and we’ll get back to you within 24–48 hours.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a landscape architect or a garden designer?

For most residential gardens under 800 square metres, a garden designer is enough. Landscape architects come into their own on complex sites such as heritage overlays, severe slopes or multi-zone properties.

How much does garden design cost in Adelaide?

A concept design is typically $1,500–$3,500 and a full master plan $3,500–$8,000. The fee is small next to the cost of fixing a build that wasn't designed properly.

Will the designer also do the build?

We can do both. The design can be handed over as a stand-alone master plan, or we can quote the build from it — just tell us which you'd like when you request a quote.

Which garden styles suit Adelaide?

Native and Mediterranean gardens suit Adelaide's hot, dry summers and winter rainfall best. Modern, courtyard and coastal gardens work well too when the plant palette is chosen for local soil, sun and wind.

Garden Design guides for Adelaide homeowners

• Native Garden Design Adelaide — Plants, Cost, Maintenance
• Best Native Trees for Adelaide Gardens — Fast-Growing to Small
• Best Plants for Adelaide Gardens — Tested for Climate
• Mediterranean Garden Design Adelaide — Plants & Layout
• Japanese Garden Design Adelaide — Plants, Stones, Cost
• Modern Garden Design Ideas Adelaide — 2026 Inspiration
• Courtyard Garden Design Adelaide — Maximise Small Spaces
• Low-Maintenance Garden Ideas Adelaide — Real Solutions

Last updated 8 October 2026