25/08/2026
Want a new outdoor space for summer? Now is the time to start planning
With spring just around the corner, this is the time of year when many homeowners start thinking about what they'd like to change outside before summer arrives.
What can sometimes be underestimated is how much needs to happen before construction actually starts. A good landscaping project might involve design, costing, product and material selections, engineering or Council requirements, ordering materials and then coordinating the different trades required to bring everything together.
Whether you're thinking about a new deck or entertaining area, a pool or spa, new paving and planting, or a complete transformation of your backyard, starting the conversation early gives you much more time to get the design right and make good decisions rather than rushing because summer has arrived.
If you're considering a landscaping or outdoor living project, or know someone who is, I'd be happy to have an informal chat. Every successful project starts with a well thought-out plan, and investing time in the planning stage always leads to a better outcome.