JALA Studio Design Services

  • A garden consultation is your shortcut to garden success. A member of our team will visit your space, assess its potential, and provide personalised advice on how to make your dream landscape a reality. Typically running for 60 minutes, our consults offer a comprehensive garden review, detailing potential improvements, design considerations, and a clear plan of action moving forward.

  • A landscape concept package is a comprehensive collection of documents and visual representations that outline the overall design vision and direction for a landscape project. It serves as a foundation for the development of the final landscape design. The package typically includes the following elements:

    1. Site Analysis: A thorough analysis of the site’s physical characteristics, such as topography, soil conditions, climate, and existing vegetation. This information helps identify opportunities and constraints that influence the design decisions.

    2. Mood Boards and Inspirational Images: Visual representations, such as photographs, sketches, and collages, that capture the desired mood, style, and theme of the proposed landscape. These images help convey the intended look and feel of the space.

    3. Conceptual Drawings: Preliminary hand-drawn or digital sketches that illustrate the spatial layout and arrangement of key elements in the landscape. These drawings provide an initial visualisation of the proposed design concept, including the placement of pathways, plantings, structures, and focal points.

    4. Planting Palette: A selection of plant species and varieties that are recommended for the project, based on considerations such as climate, site conditions, and design intent. The planting palette may include information on the growth habit and seasonal interest.

    5. Materials and Finishes: An outline of the proposed materials, textures, and finishes to be used in various aspects of the design, such as paving materials, wall surfaces, lighting fixtures, and furniture. This helps establish the desired aesthetic and functional qualities of the landscape elements.

    A landscape concept package serves as a communication tool between the landscape designer and the client, ensuring a shared understanding of the design direction before proceeding with detailed design development. It helps stakeholders visualize the proposed design concept, make informed decisions, and provide feedback to refine the final design.

  • Pending whether local council approval is required, JALA Studio is able to provide a landscape package to comply with local government overlays, conditions and requirements.

    A landscape plan for council town planning is a comprehensive document that outlines the proposed landscaping and outdoor design elements for a property, which requires approval from the local council such as new pools, fencing, retaining walls or other intensive landscape interventions.

    This plan presents a detailed vision for the development or property. The landscape plan for Town Planning / DA typically includes the following components:

    1. Site Analysis: An assessment of the site’s existing conditions, including topography, soil quality, vegetation, drainage, and any potential environmental or historical considerations.

    2. Design Elements: Specifications for various landscape features, such as new hardscapes / paving, fencing, retaining walls, outdoor BBQ structures, lighting and irrigation systems.

    3. Planting Scheme: Selection and arrangement of plantings, including trees, shrubs, and ground cover, considering their aesthetic appeal, functionality, and environmental benefits complete with planting schedule.

  • A landscape construction documentation package is a comprehensive set of documents and drawings that provide detailed instructions and specifications for the implementation of a landscape design. It serves as a guide for contractors, builders, and landscape professionals during the construction phase of the project. The package typically includes the following components:

    1. Detailed Construction Drawings: These drawings provide precise information about the layout, dimensions, and specifications of various elements within the landscape, such as hardscapes, plantings, irrigation systems, lighting fixtures, and drainage. They include plans, sections, elevations, and details that depict how different elements should be constructed and installed.

    2. Material and Finishes Schedule: This schedule lists the specific materials, finishes, and products to be used in the landscape, including their specifications, quantities, and quality standards. It helps ensure consistency in material selection and provides guidance to contractors during procurement.

    3. Planting Plans and Schedules: These plans illustrate the layout and arrangement of plantings within the landscape, including the placement of trees, shrubs, ground covers, and other vegetation. Planting schedules provide a comprehensive list of plant species, quantities, sizes, and recommended planting techniques.

    4. Specifications: Written specifications outline the technical requirements, installation methods, and performance standards for different aspects of the landscape, such as grading, soil preparation, planting, irrigation, lighting, and construction of structures. They provide clear instructions for contractors to follow during the construction process.

    5. Irrigation and Lighting Plans: Detailed plans and diagrams specifically focusing on the design and layout of irrigation systems and lighting fixtures. They include information on equipment, pipe routing, valve locations, fixture types, wiring, and controls. The landscape construction documentation package ensures that the design intent is accurately translated into the built landscape. It provides the necessary information and specifications for contractors to execute the construction phase effectively, ensuring the project is implemented to the desired quality standards and meets the client’s expectations.

  • A valuable service that ensures clients have access to high-quality and carefully selected plants for their landscape projects. At JALA Studio, we understand that plant selection plays a vital role in creating visually stunning and thriving outdoor spaces.Our plant procurement option offers numerous benefits to clients:

    1. Expert Plant Selection: Our team of experienced landscape designers meticulously handpick each plant. With our knowledge and expertise, we curate a diverse and harmonious selection of plants that will thrive in the intended landscape.

    2. Quality Assurance: We have established relationships with reputable growers and nurseries known for their commitment to quality and health of plants. By sourcing plants from trusted suppliers, we ensure that our clients receive healthy and well-established specimens, reducing the risk of transplant shock and increasing the chances of successful establishment and long-term growth. We pride ourselves on our relationships with expert and rare plant nurseries, the majority of which are wholesale / trade only in nature.

    3. Tailored to Client Requirements: We work closely with our clients to understand their specific needs, preferences, and project objectives. Whether sourcing large & established specimen species, or an array of vigorous tube or smaller stock size to ensure the landscape installation keeps within the clients budget, our plant procurement option allows us to cater to individual project requirements and design visions.

    4. Efficiency and Convenience: By entrusting us with plant procurement, clients can save valuable time and effort. We handle the entire process, including sourcing, transportation, and delivery of plants, streamlining the project timeline and ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience.

    Choosing JALA Studios’ plant procurement option not only saves clients from the challenges of sourcing and selecting plants themselves but also ensures they receive the highest quality specimens specifically suited to their project. With our expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to client satisfaction, we strive to create landscapes that thrive and bring lasting joy and beauty to our clients’ outdoor spaces.

  • Having JALA Studio designers project manage a garden installation brings numerous benefits and ensures a smooth and successful implementation of the landscape design. Here’s why it’s important to have JALA Studio designers oversee the project management:

    1. Design Integrity: JALA Studio designers are intimately familiar with the landscape design vision and intent. By having them project manage the installation, they can ensure that the design is implemented accurately, preserving its integrity. They have a comprehensive understanding of the design details, material selections, plant placements, and other critical elements that need to be executed correctly.

    2. Seamless Execution: Project management by JALA Studio designers ensures a seamless transition from the design phase to the installation phase. They can effectively communicate and collaborate with contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders involved in the process. Their expertise enables them to coordinate various tasks, timelines, and resources, minimizing potential delays or errors during the installation.

    3. Quality Control: JALA Studio designers have an eye for detail and a commitment to excellence. With their project management involvement, they can closely monitor the installation process, ensuring that it aligns with the specified standards and meets their high-quality expectations. They can address any issues or discrepancies promptly, ensuring that the final outcome matches the original design intent.

    4. Problem Solving: During the installation, unexpected challenges or complexities may arise. JALA Studio designers are equipped with the experience and problem-solving skills to tackle such situations effectively. They can provide innovative solutions, adapt the design if necessary, and make informed decisions to keep the project on track and achieve the desired outcomes.

    5. Communication and Coordination: JALA Studio designers act as the central point of contact for all project stakeholders, facilitating clear and efficient communication. They can liaise with contractors, suppliers, and the client, ensuring everyone is on the same page regarding the project progress, any modifications, or potential issues. This streamlines the communication process and minimizes misunderstandings, leading to a more efficient and harmonious project implementation.

    6. Client Satisfaction: Ultimately, having JALA Studio designers project manage the garden installation enhances client satisfaction. Clients can have peace of mind knowing that experienced professionals are overseeing every aspect of the installation, ensuring that their vision is brought to life with precision and care. This level of involvement instills trust and confidence in the process and strengthens the client-designer relationship.

    Overall, JALA Studio designers’ project management ensures that the landscape design is implemented accurately, efficiently, and with the highest standards of quality. Their involvement brings cohesion, problem-solving capabilities, and effective communication, resulting in a successful garden installation and a satisfied client.

At JALA Studio we create site-specific landscapes and gardens informed by Australia’s unique ecosystems and natural environment. Our projects can be found throughout eastern Australia, from private inner-city courtyards to sprawling regional properties.

Drawing inspiration from art, design and architecture – at home and overseas – we work closely with clients to bring a personal aesthetic to each site, creating landscapes that celebrate individual identity while also evoking a strong sense of place.

Dynamic, reflective and refined, we see the natural environment as an integral element of every home or property, and believe a harmonious garden should offer interest throughout the seasons and evolve over time as a living piece of art in the hands of each owner.

We’re also committed to the ongoing health and prosperity of each location, sourcing local materials that will age reliably and support the long-term sustainability of everything we plant. At every step the tenets that underpin our work are durability, seasonality and ecological sensitivity.

We acknowledge Australia’s First Nations people as the traditional custodians of the lands all Australians call home, and through our work seek to understand and celebrate the significant contributions of their rich culture and history.