An award winning, professional landscape design and build company, Urban Habitats Landscape Studio creates finely crafted landscape and planting plans and uses quality construction to transform your outdoor space into a private paradise. Urban Habitats is a multiple Best of Houzz award winner, including selection as Designer of the Year for 2022.

We specialize in unique designs for decks, patios, garden buildings and lighting to showcase residential landscapes. Each and every one of the gardens we create is original, beautiful and reflects the style and personality of it's owner. No two landscapes are alike. We work closely with our clients to discover and capture their dreams and translate them through the medium of landscape design and construction into living art.

Owner/designer Lorraine Locherty, a registered member of the international Association of Professional Landscape Designers, is known for the beauty of her master design plans and for her extensive knowledge of plants and planting combinations. Her diverse and extensive background in horticulture, art and graphic design enable her to create unique pieces, including custom gates, pillars, fences and garden furniture. Her gardens have character and distinction and are regularly featured in magazines, in competion and on tours, including the prestigious Victoria Conservatory of Music garden tour.

The merits of hiring a landscape designer

Hiring a landscape designer is a smart investment decision. Designers trained in the principles of garden design and horticulture can put together a cohesive plan, creating a sense of flow and unity. Professional landscape designers follow fundamental design concepts—proportion, unity, balance, perspective, color and texture—that can bring about a fully integrated design.

A well designed landscape master plan is easy to follow and takes into account the site's unique requirements, including topography, drainage, elevation and slope. This helps avoid costly mistakes and ensures you  get the garden of your dreams. Even if the entire project will take several years to complete, you never lose your place with a master plan as a blueprint for the future. Competent designers will put together plans that can be completed in stages.

 Their comprehensive knowledge of plants means the right plant will grow to the right size for the right place in your garden. They are skilled communicators and planners who work with subtrades, retailers, government officials and others to complete successful projects. Professional landscape designers value the natural environment and promote sustainable practices whenever possible. They are inspired by the creative process, by great design and, most of all, by their clients’ needs, wants and dreams.

From spectacular native meadows, to sparkling water features, to sculptural rock gardens and drought tolerant native plantings Urban Habitats Landscape Studio uses exceptional design to pull all elements together.  Our landscape creations are as diverse as our clients and include: French formal, classic English Arts and Crafts,  Japanese Zen and Mediterranean gardens.

Commitment to quality is part of every job

Our team of skilled artisans bring the same high level of passion and enthusiasm, whether doing a simple redesign of a few garden beds, or a major landscape construction project on a large estate.

Let Urban Habitats Landscape Studio help you discover the paradise waiting outside your door. We design exceptional gardens to celebrate the art of outdoor living in Victoria,

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