Welcome Gerard Butterss' company specializes in innovative design concepts across the spectrum, from small courtyards to broad acre projects, with a view to creating unique outdoor spaces that complement the property and architecture. About Us Gerard Butterss has over 25 years experience in the industry attaining several awards for intallations at the Melbourne International Garden Show and Victorian Garden Fair. Several landscape and design projects have featured on television, and in major newspapers and magazines, including Landscape Australia. The company specializes in innovative design concepts across the spectrum, from small courtyards to broad acre projects, with a view to creating unique outdoor spaces that complement the property and architecture. A complete professional service from consultation, design evolution right through to construction is offered ensuring the process of attaining the right garden is collaborative and fluent. The overall aim is to provide clients with an inspired design that enhances their lifestyle and ultimately increase property value. To find out what Gerard Butterss can do for your outside area,'Make an Enquiry' today. Services Garden Design & Construction Every landscape design is unique and is guided by factors such as architecture, land formation and client needs. We specialize in solving ‘problems’ to ensure maximum use and enjoyment of the garden space. Following the initial consultation we will present a concept drawing of the proposed plans for your garden including estimates for the completed design and construction. Gerard has extensive experience as a horticulturalist and will also advise suitable planting types and themes for the garden. .......................................................... Pool Design Our company thinks outside the square (or rectangle!) and takes great pride in designing innovative pools that complement the garden rather than impose upon it. People spend at most 10% of their time in the pool, and for the remaining 90% they may be looking at it - so it should be an amazing visual. We believe water can be celebrated in a creative way within the garden to satisfy all the senses. .......................................................... Stonework / Paving Hard landscaping is an essential part of a garden providing structure and function. Our quality stonework shows the finesse and attention to detail necessary for these areas that lead to a finished product which only improves with age. .......................................................... Gates & Entrances Entrances are an important feature of landscape that provides a sense of arrival and yet are often overlooked within the landscape concept. We can provide gate and entrance design that distinguishes your property. .......................................................... Labyrinths Traditionally labyrinths were an aid to meditation and can be adjusted to a more modern style often using sculpture and/or water. .......................................................... Sculpture Gerard has a particular interest in sculpture and has entered designs in sculpture exhibitions over the years. They can evoke strong emotional response and provide essential focal points within the garden landscape. These stone pods (inspired by sculptor Andy Goldsworthy) are hand-cut and crafted. They are a commanding presence and are often referred to as ‘the guardians’. .......................................................... Trompe L'oeil and Forced Perspective There are a myriad of ways to optimise every square metre of your real estate using this “trick of the eye” technique. Both small and large areas can benefit from a sense of space and wonder by concealing or ‘stretching’ the property’s boundaries.