Great Landscaping Shouldn't Depend on your Postcode

It’s for anyone, anywhere

When we started landscaping the sloped acre surrounding our forever home, we had big dreams and a pretty solid idea of what we wanted: a space that worked with the land, made sense with our home extension plans, and felt cohesive and

beautiful long-term.

But, like many others living outside major metro areas, we quickly hit a frustrating wall. Our rural Tassie postcode (just 20 minutes from the capital city, mind you!) made finding the right professional support surprisingly tricky.

(the backyard we were working with)

The local route? Tried it.

We initially reached out to someone locally. After waiting nearly a year for a quote or even a rough plan, they eventually let us know they were simply too busy to take on a design-only project. Fair enough, but a little disappointing.

So, we tried a second option - someone newer to our state, who was lovely but still getting established. We spent around $3,000, but the plan didn’t quite hit the mark for our wish list. It was also hand-drawn, absolutely impressive and beautiful, but it made us feel a bit awkward asking for revisions.

The result? We felt stuck. Again.

Enter: Virtual Landscape Design Australia

Honestly, we weren’t sure what to expect when we stumbled across Virtual Landscape Design Australia. But after such a clunky local experience, we were curious and hopeful.

From the very first step, it just worked. We uploaded photos and videos of our property, along with our renovation plans, site survey, Pinterest board, and a wishlist - all from my phone via their super simple online portal. And what we received back was astonishingly accurate.

They’d clearly paid attention to everything: our slope, our sun angles, existing trees we wanted to keep, and the hardscaping we’d already completed. They even factored in our planned extension; providing day and night-time renders showing it beautifully integrated into the landscape.

Here’s what we received:

• Photorealistic renders showing our future home extension with the landscaping complete. So helpful for confirming exterior finishes and materials.

• A detailed landscape master plan with a full plant list, materials schedule, and clever use of zones for different areas of our yard.

• Lighting and irrigation layout, plus furniture selections and layout suggestions.

  
  

It’s everything we needed to move forward with confidence—no more guesswork or mismatched additions. We now have a long-term plan we can chip away at in stages, knowing that each part fits into the bigger picture.

Why we’ve partnered with VLDA

After such a standout experience, partnering with Virtual Landscape Design Australia was a no-brainer. They’ve made thoughtful, affordable, expert design genuinely accessible, no matter where you live. No postcode barriers. No waiting for years. No awkward revision convos. Just great landscaping that works, with smart digital delivery and a friendly, human team behind it. We even got to meet the owners Kath and Nigel Meier when they came to Tassie for a holiday, they popped in for lunch!

If you're planning a renovation, new build, or just trying to make better use of your outdoor space, we recommend getting in touch with them.

Use our code RENOLIFE for 10% off, even if they’re already running a sale!

Because great landscape design shouldn’t be limited to who you know or where you live- it should be possible for anyone, anywhere.