At Overleaf, we design gardens that are inherently connected to people and place. Our gardens are intended as a natural extension of the the site while providing spaces that enrich the way people experience and inhabit their homes. A considered garden can strengthen the connection between architecture and its setting, creating spaces that feel intentional and meaningful.
Our work is guided by a thoughtful approach to space, planting and materiality, creating gardens that encourage us outdoors and that become richer over time. We work closely with clients, architects and specialist consultants throughout the design process. From consultation to documentation, construction and planting, we remain engaged in the realization of each landscape. This ensures the design intent is carried through with care and clarity.
Our full-service landscape design delivers a seamless, holistic garden transformation, whether for a new garden or the renovation of an existing one. The service is fully tailored to any scale, from compact inner-city spaces to expansive acreage or rural properties.
Should hardscaping (levels, pool, and paving etc) be resolved before our engagement, our scope can simply include the soft landscape design (planting, reticulation, and garden lighting).
Ideal for those who may only need expert planting advice, our bespoke plant selection offers curated Plant Palettes that enhance and refine existing outdoor spaces. We can also provide additional options, detailed planting plans, and full plant procurement.
We also offer bespoke pool design, fully integrated into our full-service offering to create a cohesive and functional outdoor environment that complements your landscape.
We provide outdoor furniture and ornamentation sourcing and supply services. wheter its the finishing touches for one of our design projects or a stand alone offering for an existing garden, courtyard or balcony.
Our full service offering is highly tailored from first consultation through to completion, our process is collaborative, considered, and focused on creating landscapes that feel timeless, refined, and uniquely yours.
Process
Every project begins with a considered conversation. This initial consultation allows us to understand your vision, lifestyle, and priorities, while also assessing the site and its surrounding context. We take the time to observe how the space functions, how it’s experienced, and how it can be improved. This stage is about listening, asking the right questions, and establishing a clear direction for a successful design outcome.
With a clear understanding of your goals, we translate your ideas into a cohesive design concept. Using detailed 3D visualization, we explore form, layout, materials, and atmosphere to define the overall character of the landscape. This stage brings clarity to the design intent, allowing you to fully visualize the space and feel confident in the direction before moving forward.
Design is a collaborative process. Once the concept is presented, we invite your feedback and refine the design to ensure it aligns seamlessly with your vision. We then test the concept against real-world construction costs by engaging with trusted landscape contractors. This step ensures transparency, helps manage expectations, and allows us to balance design ambition with budget considerations before progressing further.
Following approval of the refined concept, we move into detailed documentation to support accurate and efficient construction. During the build, we remain closely involved, providing ongoing design guidance and site support. This continuity ensures the landscape is delivered as intended, with careful attention to detail and consistency from concept through to completion.
Where planning permits or approvals are required, we can guide you through the process and coordinate the necessary steps. Our experience navigating planning requirements helps reduce complexity and ensures the project progresses as smoothly as possible.
Planting plays a critical role in the success of any landscape. We oversee the sourcing and selection of high-quality plants and trees, ensuring they are appropriate for the site and design intent. On-site involvement during planting ensures correct placement and long-term performance, allowing the landscape to establish as intended.
A landscape continues to evolve long after construction is complete. We offer ongoing support and maintenance guidance to help your garden mature as intended. This ensures the space remains healthy, functional, and visually compelling for years to come.
FAQ
We design gardens, courtyards, and outdoor living spaces that are tailored to how our clients actually live, from compact inner-city courtyards to expansive acreage and rural properties.
Our studio is in Fitzroy, Melbourne. While much of our work is based in and around Melbourne, we also take on projects Australia wide, including remote and interstate design work.
We offer full-service landscape architecture, softscape and planting design, bespoke plant selection, custom pool design, and outdoor furniture and ornamentation, see our Services menu for more detail.
We work on new gardens as well as the renovation and refresh of existing gardens, and we tailor our approach to suit the scale and context of each project.
No, our bespoke plant selection service is available on its own for clients who just want expert planting advice.
Yes, we offer custom pool design fully integrated with the surrounding landscape.
Yes, we offer furniture, Pots and ornamentation sourcing, either as part of a design project or as a standalone service.
Yes. During the concept design stage, we use detailed 3D visualization so you can see the form, layout, materials, and overall character of your space before anything is built.
We Discuss budget in our initial consultations and give you some initial guidance. After the concept is developed, we test it against real-world costs by engaging with trusted landscape contractors. This gives you a transparent view of costs before the project moves forward, and lets us balance design ambition with your budget.
Yes. We remain closely involved during the build, providing ongoing design guidance and site support to make sure the landscape is delivered as intended.
Fill in the form below, or alternatively Get in touch via hello@overleaf.com.au or call +61 400 925 097. From there, we'll arrange an initial consultation to discuss your project.
It helps to have a sense of your goals for the space, how you'd like to use it, any must-haves (e.g. pool, outdoor kitchen, low-maintenance planting), and your general budget expectations, but our first consultation is designed to help draw all of this out, so don't worry if it's not fully formed yet
Our initial consultation fee is $500 + GST for local projects. For rural or interstate projects, please contact us for a quote. Design service fees vary depending on the scope and level of involvement required for your project.
"We couldn't be happier with the incredible work Paul and the team at Overleaf did on our landscape design. From the very beginning, the attention to detail was outstanding, and the overall design exceeded our expectations."
Leigh + Renee
"We are blown away with the stunning landscape design that Overleaf have created for us. The whole process from start to finish was seamless, thoughtful and high quality. The finished landscaping completes our new build and has created a masterpiece. Couldn’t happier and would highly recommend."
Petra
"Paul and his team have been great to deal with. The design presented to us was fantastic and now that it is complete, we can enjoy our landscaped spaces each and everyday! Plenty of comments are made about how great the areas look and I do not hesitate to mention Paul's vision as the key for its success!"
Christian
"Paul was a fabulous designer to work with. He came out to the property during construction and took the time to understand our space, the surrounding buildings and gardens, and also our intent for how we want to use our garden. The design was unique and worked perfectly with both the heritage facade and modern addition to our home."
Natalie
Essendon project
"Paul has a wonderful talent for capturing the essence of our vision. He took the time to listen to our ideas and dreams, and then skillfully translated them into a cohesive and harmonious design plan. His ability to understand our needs and preferences truly sets him apart.
The attention to detail exhibited by Overleaf was great. Every aspect of the design, from the selection of plants and materials to the layout and arrangement, reflects this keen eye for aesthetics and functionality. He kept us involved throughout the entire process, providing regular updates and seeking our input."
Michelle
"We found Overleaf on Instagram and loved their unique portfolio. The quality of designs and drawings were outstanding and made handover to a landscape construction team effortless. Overleaf has designed a stunning space.
We have since recently finished our landscape construction and have had dozens of people stop us to ask who did our landscape design. Paul's work increased the value of the home considerably. Highly recommend."
Leah
"We couldn't be happier with the incredible work Paul and the team at Overleaf did on our landscape design. From the very beginning, the attention to detail was outstanding, and the overall design exceeded our expectations."
Leigh + Renee
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