My career as a professional landscaper and horticulturist started in South Africa in 1981, and I am as passionate about it now as I was then. After four years of study I was awarded a diploma and higher diploma in horticulture (which included landscape and design). This led to the start of my own landscape company. I have worked on many rewarding and high profile projects, from theme parks and hotels to shopping centres and sports fields. My portfolio includes apartment and townhouse complexes plus design and construction of literally hundreds of domestic gardens. Other projects are as varied as relocating palm trees weighing between 15 and 27 tonnes. Before arriving in Australia I travelled the world extensively studying gardens of the different nations that I visited. This inspired me to develop a landscape business aimed at achieving any international style of garden using the most suitable plants for Australian dry conditions. Decks Timber decking is a practical and aesthetically pleasing way to improve on your outdoor investment. This is due to its high structural integrity, combined with its 'softer, natural' feel. A multitude of different timbers are available including some almost maintenance free 'engineered materials'. Paving Paving comes in all shapes and sizes with a vast array of materials to suit any budget. IGC will advise you on paving patterns and materials to suit your specific requirements. Below is a small sample for you to peruse. Landscape Features Turn a simple garden into a unique personalised one. Let IGC design a garden feature just for you. Dry Spell Garden With Australia's ever increasingly dry climate, dry spell gardens are a way of the future, so let's get creative and retroactive in the way we design our gardens. With today's modern plant breeding techniques, there is a plant for every occasion, and 'no water' plants are not only available but surprisingly pretty; they are specifically bred for the domestic market. The trick is to look after them for the first few months; after their roots have settled into their new location, they are relatively self sustainable. Water Features Water feature are the perfect accessory to every garden. Even the smallest water feature can supply you with the tranquil sounds of flowing water and is suitable for the courtyard garden or at the end of the patio. The water is reticulated so no water is wasted and there is minimal water loss due to evaporation. For more information or to see how we can help you out contact us today!!