Landscape Designer Murwillumbah | Garden Design Northern Rivers

Landscape Design

A well-designed landscape enhances the way you connect with both your home and the natural world. Whether you have a compact courtyard or expansive acreage, we are here to help bring your vision to life. The design process begins with an onsite consultation to discuss your vision, preferences, budget, and site conditions. Following the visit, a Fee Proposal outlining the design brief and associated costs is sent. The Landscape Design package includes: • Detailed CAD plans featuring hardscape (structures, pathways) and softscape (plant schedule with species and placement) elements. • Visual Mood Boards to illustrate proposed materials, plant species and overall mood. This is a collaborative journey between client and designer — an evolving process that transforms your ideas into the garden of your dreams. On completion you will receive a complete digital package for easy reference, ready for implementation.

"No single sort of garden suits everyone.
Shut your eyes and dream of the garden
you'd most love then open your eyes
and start planting."
-Jackie French

Walk and Talk

During a 1-1.5hr Walk and Talk, you will have the opportunity to discuss areas of your garden that are not working, uncover multiple landscaping options that enhance both aesthetics and functionality, and receive immediate advice for smaller challenges such as screening neighbours or reducing maintenance needs. Whether you're addressing current issues or considering long-term project possibilities, this session is designed to spark inspiration and provide actionable insights. At the conclusion of your visit, you will receive a comprehensive report summarising all the ideas and recommendations discussed during the visit.

$350 incl GST

Style to Sell

If you're preparing to sell your property and want to enhance your garden's appeal to potential buyers, a 'Style to Sell' consultation will provide a personalized vision using your existing space. In this 1 to 1.5-hour on-site session, we'll evaluate key aspects of your garden and suggest practical improvements to ensure your home is presented at its best to potential buyers. This may include suggestions for pruning, refreshing garden beds or enhancing focal points in the garden. Following the consultation, you'll receive a report with a detailed summary outlining recommendations, giving you a clear roadmap to enhance your outdoor space and make a lasting impression on buyers.

$350 incl GST

About Us

The Fork and Shovel Designs is a landscape design studio based in the Northern Rivers. Originally from Sydney, Jenny completed a Bachelor of Design at UNSW COFA, followed by studies in Landscape Design and Horticulture at Ryde TAFE, later gaining Permaculture Design Certification.

Over her career she has hands-on experience working in nurseries and alongside leading landscape architects and designers.

Spending an extended amount of time living in Sweden and Japan, she is now settled in the lush Northern Rivers region, passionate about designing outdoor spaces that truly reflect her clients' lifestyles and how they engage with their homes.

Jenny values the personal connection needed between client and designer, customising landscape designs that connect the client with their surroundings.

Testimonials

"Jen was fantastic. Very helpful throughout the planning and execution of a complete revamp of our back garden. She's an excellent listener with a great work ethic and solid sense of humour, and the plants are still thriving! Highly recommended."

Mel O, Murwillumbah

"Jenny visited our new property at Pottsville recently to help us understand the garden we have inherited from the previous owners. We have lived in an apartment for 30+ years so practical garden knowledge is limited. Over an hour or so Jenny regaled us with plant descriptions and names and possibilities. Her follow-up report gave us the confidence to start attacking the garden ourselves, knowing who to call on for professional advice as we develop further."

Sue R, Pottsville