Consultancy & Design
At the heart of our designs is a belief that your landscape should
- Improve lifestyle benefits
- Enhance and protect nature
- Increase capital value
Our Designs
In a world facing climate change and biodiversity loss, designing with a focus on native plants isn’t just smart — it’s essential.
For too long, native plants were seen as a lesser choice in landscape design. But over the past 40 years, our retail nursery and design team have helped reshape that perception.
We work with improved and carefully selected native varieties, using them to create spaces that are:
- Visually stunning
- Rich in colour and texture
- Teeming with native birds and pollinators
- Water-wise
- Low maintainenance
Our Landscape Design Services
We offer four levels of design services to suit your needs and project scale. Whether you’re refreshing a small garden or planning a full property transformation, we can tailor our approach to match.
Every project begins with a friendly initial conversation — either over the phone or in person at our nursery — where we’ll talk through your vision and help determine which service level best fits your goals. After that, we’ll arrange a site visit to get to know your space and start shaping your dream garden.We’re here to help you create a beautiful, sustainable native garden tailored to your site, lifestyle, and vision.
Whether you’re just getting started or need a full design package, we’ve got a solution that’s right for you. Let’s design something that will thrive — now and for generations to come.
Nursery Consultation
$150 per hour
This is a great starting point for DIY gardeners or anyone seeking expert advice before getting their hands dirty.
Bring along photos and a site plan of your property and meet with our designer at the nursery. Together we will:
- Discuss your garden’s conditions, needs and your vision
- Offer tailored planting suggestions
- Provide guidance on concepts and plant selection.
This one-on-one session is perfect for gaining clarity, confidence and inspiration before you begin your project
Walk & Talk
$150 per hour | plus travel
This on-site consultation offers hands-on guidance for your garden.
Our designer will walk through your garden with you, assessing the space and discussing the plant species that best suit your conditions. You will receive advice on:
- Plant selection and placement
- Garden design considerations for your unique space
Perfect for DIY gardeners or anyone looking for expert advice before getting started with planting or planning.
Garden Design
$150 per hour | plus travel
For a more detailed approach to your garden, we will provide a comprehensive concept landscape plan that reflects your unique space and needs.
This service includes:
- A hand-drawn concept landscape plan with plant selection
- An approximate layout prepared on-site during the visit
- On average, 3 hours will be required
For larger or more complex sites, additional time may be required to fully capture the scope of your vision
Full Plan & Specifications
from $1200 (8 hours) | plus travel
This comprehensive design package offers a complete, detailed solution for clients seeking a build-ready, professional landscape plan. It’s ideal for larger-scale projects or situations requiring formal approval.
- A CAD-drafted landscape plan
- Full plant and materials specifications
- Budget estimates (for supply only or supply and installation)
- Suitable for:
- Council Development Applications (DA)
- Office of Water requirements
- Clients seeking a professional, build-ready design
This level of service is perfect for projects where a thorough, legally compliant design is necessary and where precise specifications are required to proceed with construction.
Wariapendi Native Nursery
Book Early to Secure Your Design Time
Our landscape designers are often booked several weeks in advance, especially during spring and other peak seasons. If you’re planning a new garden or renovation, we recommend getting in touch early to avoid delays.
To ensure your garden is ready when you need it, please book your consultation well in advance — especially if you have a specific timeline in mind.
We truly appreciate your patience and look forward to helping you create a garden that’s not only beautiful and sustainable, but uniquely yours!
Contact Us
Get in touch with us
33-35 Church Ave, Colo Vale NSW 2575
(02) 4889 4327
sales@wariapendi.com.au
Open 8.30 am to 4.00 pm Tuesday to Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday