https://www.newfoliagegardendesign.com.au/blog daily 0.75 2025-11-26 https://www.newfoliagegardendesign.com.au/blog/5-ways-a-professional-garden-design-adds-value-to-your-home monthly 0.5 2025-10-20 https://www.newfoliagegardendesign.com.au/home daily 1.0 2026-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61555ca78f98f4106913ab4b/f49f19b8-3da7-4a4d-9d29-7224c2a84410/Autumn-homepage.jpg Home - Landscape Design and Horticulture New Foliage Garden Design is an award-winning landscape design studio creating beautiful, functional, and enduring home gardens across Melbourne. We specialise in crafting outdoor spaces that feel welcoming, elegant, and effortlessly enjoyable - gardens that enhance both your lifestyle and your home. Founded by award-winning landscape designer Gina Robertson, our studio combines refined horticultural expertise with a thoughtful, design-led approach. Every garden is shaped around the way you live, the architecture of your home, and the atmosphere you want to create. Each plant is chosen with intention - selected for year-round interest, long-term health, and suitability for Melbourne’s conditions. We design residential gardens of all scales, from large suburban properties to compact inner-city courtyards. Whether you are considering a complete garden redesign or seeking professional advice to maximise the potential of your outdoor space, we offer clear, customised guidance to support you in making well-informed decisions. Throughout the entire design process, we guide, educate, and collaborate closely with you - ensuring your garden feels deeply personal and truly your own. Begin your garden journey today Call 0437 172 011 to discuss your project and explore how we can bring your outdoor vision to life. “It’s amazing watching our transformation as our garden design is being rolled out. 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Her approach combines technical knowledge with a designer’s eye, creating gardens that are both visually stunning and thoughtfully tailored to each client. Drawing inspiration from plant textures, foliage combinations, organic forms, and the shifting light of the seasons, Gina believes every plant has a purpose, and every garden should feel personal. Her designs seamlessly blend vibrant plant life with high-quality materials, enhancing architecture while reflecting the unique style of each client. Gina’s work has been recognised at the highest levels, including multiple awards for her display garden at the 2022 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. She brings the same attention to detail and care to every project, ensuring each garden is designed for lasting beauty and enjoyment. With a genuine passion for plants, Gina also provides a supportive, hands-on approach—helping clients cultivate thriving gardens that are as healthy as they are inspiring. https://www.newfoliagegardendesign.com.au/services daily 0.75 2026-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61555ca78f98f4106913ab4b/f1a1d17d-4e76-4091-8493-6b0bd1e5b7ca/Gift-Voucher-Freesia2.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61555ca78f98f4106913ab4b/c6986d50-e399-46d9-901e-ed8960da3600/Plans-on-Drafting-table.jpg Services - LANDSCAPE DESIGN Imagine your ideal garden - an inviting space to entertain, a calm retreat to unwind, or simply a fresh new look that brings your home to life. Whether you have a large backyard or a compact courtyard, I create custom landscape designs that reflect your lifestyle, your home’s architecture, and your personal aesthetic. Every design begins with your wish list. I listen closely to your goals and assess the light, soil, and environmental conditions of your property to ensure your new garden thrives. My plans are thoughtful, functional, and tailored to how you want to live outdoors. I recommend locally grown plants, sustainable materials, and practical layouts to ensure long-term success. Whether you dream of evergreen screening plants, feature trees with brilliant autumn colour, lush green foliage, or naturalistic drifts of soft flowering perennials, your garden design is created with care and expertise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61555ca78f98f4106913ab4b/c765d4ef-4630-4014-b39b-8a5b7fcd234a/Pink-flowering-plant-combo.jpg Services - Horticulture consulting Is your garden looking stressed, dropping leaves, or battling pests? Not sure whether you’re watering too much - or not enough? It’s easy to feel unsure about what your plants really need. 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