Gardens made
for living.
Naturalistic garden design and planting accross Melbourne and the Dandenong Ranges
I’m Josh. I design naturalistic gardens for people who want their outdoor space to feel as considered as the rest of their home.
Hill studio works across Melbourne and the Dandenong Ranges. Mostly residential. Some venues. Always gardens that are built to evolve.
SERVICES
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Where every Hill Studio garden starts.
Included: the on-site visit + a next-day written summary with direction and plant suggestions + a rough budget range so there are no surprises. -
The full design, yours to build at your own pace.
Included: mood board + full plant schedule with quantities + a layout plan + a render of the finished version. -
One day. A tired garden, brought back to life.
Included: a half-day to full day on site + selective editing and replanting + restyling and fresh premium soil & mulch + a walk-through and care guide on completion. -
A garden designed and planted, start to finish.
Included: full design (mood board, plant schedule, layout, render) + site preparation and soil amendment + weed suppression and premium mulch + supply and installation of plants from quality growers + watering-in, walk-through and care guide + a 14-day warranty. -
The whole outdoor space - one person holding it all together.
Included: everything in Design & Build + sourcing and coordinating trusted contractors + a single point of contact and accountability + scheduling and quality across the whole project. -
Keeping a Hill Studio garden looking like one.
Included: a half-full day quarterly visit + seasonal pruning and editing + plant health checks + advice on anything emerging in the garden.
Recent Work
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![A garden scene featuring a brick column, various flowering plants, shrubs, and trees with greenery in the background.]()
Ashwood Garden
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![A potted plant with green leaves in a gray planter on a gravel pathway. To the left, there are additional plants and a black lattice fence with climbing plants. To the right, there is part of a beige house wall and a window with white trim.]()
Kew Courtyard
THE APPROACH