Not sure where you are, but we have used Hunter and Coast pest control in newcastle in the past and they did a great job - spiders/ants/cockroaches all gone.
Website is…

Hi Michelle,
We have a range of images of various landscapes gardens we have designed (including courtyards ) viewable here - http://www.onlinegardendesign.com.au/landscaping-work/
And some sample landscape designs viewable…

We can certainly help you with this.
We offer landscape packages as per your request. Have a look at our site for designs. The pricing is also in the range you…

Try googling for a 'garden designer' or 'landscape designer'.
We also offer a full landscape design service, including offering designs for clients they want to attempt the construction/planting themselves.

We do a lot of landscape designs for new builds like yours. Tashpaul is exactly right, you need to work out the main functions of your garden and then work…

Hi there,
This really is a blank canvas! The concepts that i think you should look at are;
- Softening the house and the fence around property
- Creating function/practical areas based upon…

Generally you want a landscape plan in place before proceeding. A good landscape designer will be able to put together a plan based upon what you want/need and wish for,…

A few ideas;
Retractable clothesline
new large format pavers over concrete
creeper grown on fence to hide and give illusion of garden being larger. (perhaps star jasmine)
another 'layer' of planting where garden bed…

First thing to look at is the layout of the garden and unsure you get the structure/pathways/hard landscaping areas right, then start to explore the planting. Have a look over…

I think the layout is ok, but you might find the lack of garden leaves the space feeling a bit sterile. I would try and make the garden beds a…

That is a nice looking plan. I look forward to seeing this garden come together.

Looks like an African olive, if so, remove it!! Serious weed.

There is a process you should follow with any garden design. Firstly you want to think about the functions that you want the space to achieve, for the front, this…

Looks like a metrosideros to me, but could perhaps be a Lilly pilly also. A closer image would help clarify.
Whatever it is, you can certainly hedge it.

I was simply trying to avoid blatant self promotion. My PM to the original poster was just a brief introduction about myself and our service.

Ill send a PM but generally a google search will give you a list to work from, email this list of potential landscape designers and ask for a quote.

Ill send a PM

Lawn preparation steps;
- Remove rubble.
- Rotary hoe the existing soil over to loosen.
- Remove excess soil if required.
- Rough leveling to achieve an even grading across the yard.
- Depending of…

Giant liriopes would work. Or other ornamental grasses

I see you have camleias there in the opposite bed. To try and tie into these somewhat id suggest some small shrubs that will suit the brief such as -…

Both are very hardy, however I would suggest the murrayas mainly due to the fact that they will be slightly easier to maintain at 1.2m, viburnum can need several prunings…

Yes around $55/hr is the going rate.

Hi there,
There is a huge range on what landscaping would cost depending mainly on what hard landscaping you need.
Do you need a driveway? Pool? Paving? Pergola? Decking? Screening plants? Retaining…

Good on you for having a go at doing it yourself on your landscape. It is such a rewarding activity and everyday you get to look at your garden that…

Hi,
I just wanted to start a thread for those who have attempted or considered their own landscaping.
How many people here have attempted there own landscaping? either parts of, or the…

Hi there.
The first thought for me is to soften the fence and shed, these stand out at the moment, some foliage along the fence would make a big difference. Given…

Native Bleeding Heart
Omalanthus Populifolius
Yes this tree can be a bit weedy.

Hi,
Yes i suggest considering doing it yourself, or at least elements of it.
The easiest way to see what sort of saving you will have is to contact a local landscape…

People are often surprised at how much landscaping they can actually achieve themselves.
A bit of guidance and some elbow grease goes a long way.

Great work.
Looks amazing.