Premium landscape design & construction
Melbourne's inner east

Designed with purpose.
Built for longevity.

We design and construct complete residential landscapes. Every project begins with a resolved design and is delivered according to the Trueform Standard.

Projects from $100,000, including design.

Considered residential landscape with natural stone, layered planting and timber detailing
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01 — Our position

The whole landscape,
considered.

A successful landscape is not a collection of individual features. It is one connected environment that should relate to the home, respond to the site and support how the people living there will actually use it.

We consider the complete landscape—from levels, drainage and construction methods to materials, planting, lighting, irrigation and outdoor living. The result is a landscape with a clear purpose, a resolved design and the foundations needed to perform over the long term.

02 — Design first

Every significant landscape
needs a plan.

Professional landscape plans with limestone and timber material samples

Every Story Landscapes’ project starts with a considered design.

We develop the landscape design with you or construct from professionally prepared plans. We don’t quote or build significant landscaping projects without a resolved design.

Design is a professional stage of the project—not a free step towards receiving a construction quote. It creates clarity around the design, scope, materials, budget and finished result.

Pathway 01

Starting without landscape plans?

We develop the landscape design with you, beginning with the site, architecture and how you want to use the space. The major decisions are resolved before detailed pricing and construction.

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Pathway 02

Already have professional plans?

We construct landscapes designed by landscape architects, landscape designers and architects, collaborating with the project team to preserve the design intent.

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03 — The difference

Resolved before
construction begins.

The difference is not simply that we offer design and construction. It is how thoroughly the landscape is considered before meaningful construction pricing begins.

We bring together the home, site levels, drainage, materials, planting, lighting, irrigation, outdoor living, maintenance, access and sequencing. This exposes difficult decisions earlier and gives the construction team a clear project to deliver.

Precise natural stone landscape construction with integrated drainage and planting edge
What sits beneath the finish matters.

04 — The Trueform Standard

A clear standard for
better decisions.

Every Story Landscapes’ project is delivered according to the Trueform Standard—a practical framework for planning, designing and constructing outdoor spaces for long-term use.

01

Start With the Site

Understand the conditions before deciding what belongs there.

02

Plan Before You Price

Resolve the project before relying on a construction figure.

03

Build the Bones First

Prioritise drainage, foundations and the construction that sits beneath the finish.

04

Use Real Materials

Choose materials for suitability, ageing, repairability and long-term value.

05

Design the Whole Space

Treat every element as part of one connected outdoor environment.

06

Make Maintenance Honest

Design around the care and upkeep the homeowner will realistically provide.

07

Build for the Long Term

Consider how the landscape will be used, maintained and lived in over time.

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05 — Complete landscapes

Designed as one
connected environment.

We do not approach landscape elements as disconnected services. Each is considered as part of the complete property.

01

Landscape design

02

Site planning and layout

03

Paving and natural stone

04

Timber decking

05

Retaining walls and level changes

06

Pool surrounds

07

Outdoor kitchens and entertaining areas

08

Planting and soil preparation

09

Irrigation and landscape lighting

10

Drainage and construction coordination

06 — Our process

From the first conversation
to the finished landscape.

01

Discuss your project

Tell us about the property, the intended scope, your plans and the total investment you are considering.

02

Develop or review the design

We develop the landscape with you or review professionally prepared plans, site conditions and construction requirements.

03

Resolve the scope and price

Once the design is sufficiently resolved, we establish the construction scope, material requirements and project price.

04

Construct the landscape

Our team delivers the project according to the approved plans, agreed scope and Trueform Standard.

05

Complete and hand over

We inspect the completed landscape and provide the relevant operating, care and maintenance information.

07 — Project fit

Is Story right
for your project?

Projects from $100,000, including design.

We’re likely to be a good fit if

  • You are planning a complete residential landscape.
  • You value professional design before construction.
  • You want the landscape considered as part of the home.
  • You care about materials, construction and long-term performance.

We may not be the right fit if

  • You require a quick construction quote without plans.
  • You are seeking free design as part of the quoting process.
  • The work consists of a small, isolated landscaping task.
  • The project will be awarded primarily on the lowest price.

Melbourne’s inner eastern suburbs

Planning a complete landscape?

Tell us about your property, your plans and what you want the landscape to make possible.

Projects from $100,000, including design.

Discuss your project