Melbourne landscape consultant
We help homeowners plan their outdoor space, find the right people to build it and stay on track until it’s finished. Fewer surprises, better decisions and a garden that fits the way you live.
What our clients say
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What we do
Whether you’re building a new home, renovating or reworking an established garden, we can help with the whole project or just the part you need.
Discovery & Brief
Landscape Design
Once you’ve approved your proposal, we visit your site, listen to how you want to live outdoors and turn it into a clear brief everyone can work from.
A concept, a review with you, then detailed plans presented in full and ready to price and build.
A handover meeting before work starts, then fortnightly meetings on site with you and the construction team, upholding the design and answering any questions.
Contractor Sourcing & Budget Management
Construction Support
With an industry insider reviewing every quote, you get the right contractor at a fair price, and spending stays in line with the plan.
Tell us about your garden
A few details are all we need. We’ll be in touch within 1 business day to book your free discovery call.
hello@prismlandscapes.com.au · 0423 773 639
For people who value the outdoors as much as the indoors.
Meet Mitch
Mitch started in construction, building sportsfields and landscapes, then moved into estimating (pricing) before landing in design. Along the way he’s had a hand in 80+ projects across Australia’s East Coast and New Zealand, from big commercial builds to family backyards.
That mix is what makes Prism a bit different. Mitch has built gardens, priced them and designed them, so he knows what things cost, how they actually get built and where jobs tend to go sideways.
What that means for you
A design you can actually afford to build. Mitch keeps build costs in mind from the very first sketch, so the quotes don’t come as a shock.
Quotes you can trust. He’s spent years on the other side of the pricing, so he knows what’s fair and can spot a quote that’s padded or missing something.
A garden that turns out the way it was drawn. He speaks the same language as the builders, so nothing gets lost between the plan and the finished garden.
He’s big on native plants, natural materials and spaces that suit the style of your home. And he sticks with you the whole way, from the first chat to the last plant in the ground.
Who we work with
We work with homeowners who want their outdoor space done properly, whatever stage they’re at.
Building a new home. You want the garden planned alongside the house, not squeezed in at the end.
Renovating. You’re living through a build and need someone to take the outdoor space off your plate.
Reworking an established garden. The yard doesn’t suit how you live now, and you want it to.
On a rural or coastal property. You have a bigger or more exposed site and need a plan that suits it.
Just after advice. You don’t need a full design, just clear guidance from someone who knows the industry.
Most garden problems are really decision problems.
Projects rarely go wrong because of the wrong plant or paving. They go wrong because the big decisions weren’t made early enough. We started Prism Landscapes to change that.
The Prism Process
Three stages, in the right order, built on one principle: life first, project second, design third.
Recent projects
A few of the gardens we’ve designed and helped bring to life around Melbourne.
Where we work
We’re based in Ivanhoe North and work across Melbourne and regional Victoria, including the inner north, eastern suburbs, Mornington Peninsula, Surf Coast and Bellarine. We’re happy to talk about projects further afield too.
Areas we cover
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Not sure where to start? Start with a conversation.
Book a free 15-minute discovery call. We’ll talk about your project and what prompted you to get in touch, where things are at now, and what the end result looks like for you.
Book a discovery call. A free 15-minute call about your project, your goals and your total budget for design and construction.
Receive your proposal. We send you a proposal based on what you need from us, so you know the scope and fee up front.
Site visit and design. Once you’ve approved your proposal, we visit your site, build the brief and design a plan you can price, build and be proud of.
Just after advice? Book an optional one-hour consultation call for tailored guidance on your project. It sits outside the full process, so there’s no further commitment.
FAQs
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Across Melbourne and regional Victoria. We’ve delivered projects across Australia, so get in touch if you’re further afield.
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As early as possible. Our waitlist varies through the year, and we’ll let you know the timing on your discovery call. For new builds, ideally at the same time your architect, builder or interior designer is engaged. A cohesive home and landscape are planned at the same time, so we like to be in touch with you and the project team from the start. For existing garden renovations, again, as early as possible to allow for lead times and planning.
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A free 15-minute call. We’ll talk about your project and what prompted you to get in touch, where things are at now, and what the end result looks like for you.
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Once you’ve approved your proposal. The discovery call gives us what we need to put it together, so you know the scope and fee before we start.
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The discovery call is a free 15-minute call to understand your project and budget, and it’s the first step for every client. The consultation call is an optional one-hour session where we give you tailored advice on your specific situation, whether that’s layout, materials, budget, staging or choosing contractors.
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Yes. A designed garden is an investment in your home, like any other renovation, and it pays off in three ways. Function: the space works for how you live, with room to entertain, play and relax, and everything placed where it makes sense. Aesthetics: it ties in with the architecture of your home and suits the site, so it feels considered rather than pieced together. Property value: a well-designed garden adds real value to your home. The design is also the tool that keeps everyone working toward the same result. Without it, contractors interpret things differently and decisions get made on site, which almost always costs more than the design.
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So we can design around it. Knowing your budget range early on lets us prioritise what matters, stage the work if needed and avoid designing something that was never realistic.
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No. For some people, guidance is all they need, and a one-hour consultation call covers it. Others want a full design and support through the build. We’ll suggest what fits after the discovery call.
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Two to three weeks from site visit to concept stage, depending on size and complexity.
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Builder recommendations can be great, but can be based on the builder’s priorities. We help you assess any contractor against what your project needs: relevant experience, a clear understanding of the plans, a detailed quote and good communication. We like to get multiple quotes in order to get the best value for our clients.
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Yes. We can step in at any stage to review plans, advise on site or help get things back on track.
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Yes. On new builds and renovations we work alongside your architect and builder so the garden is coordinated with the house from the start.
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Every project is different. After your discovery call, we’ll send you a proposal based on what you need from us.
Get in touch
Tell us a little about your project and we’ll be in touch within 1 business day.
hello@prismlandscapes.com.au · 0423 773 639