| Ballarat and Melbourne Landscape Design
Transforming Outdoor Spaces, Inspired by Nature
We design unique, modern Australian native gardens that reconnect you back with nature.
At Althaus Landscape Designs, we create thoughtful, modern Australian gardens that reconnect you with nature. Every design reflects your lifestyle, the land beneath your feet and the unique character of Ballarat, Melbourne and regional Victoria.
How to work with us
At Althaus Landscape Designs, every garden is thoughtfully designed to reflect its place. We work closely with you to create a landscape that feels considered, cohesive and built to thrive in Ballarat, Melbourne and through regional Victoria.
Discovery
We meet onsite to understand your vision and assess your land — from soil and climate to existing conditions — setting a clear, informed foundation for the design.
Design
We develop a bespoke landscape design tailored to your lifestyle — clearly communicated through high-quality 3D visuals, with materials and planting carefully resolved for implementation.
Implementation
We guide the delivery of your garden — coordinating materials, trades and planting to ensure the design is executed with care, clarity and attention to detail.
Welcome to
Althaus Landscape Designs
Daniel Althaus is an award winning landscape designer who is passionate about creating unique gardens that harmonise with the natural world. With a love for native plants, he seamlessly integrates them into both traditional and modern designs, drawing from his experience in diverse climates across metropolitan and regional Victoria.
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Your Questions, Answered
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Landscape design costs vary depending on scope, complexity, and the level of documentation required. Each project is tailored to suit the property and the client’s vision.
As a guide, our full landscape design packages typically range between $7,000 – $20,000+, depending on the size and detail of the project.
Following an initial consultation, we provide a clear and detailed fee proposal aligned with your goals.
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Yes — we always consider your budget as part of the design process.
Our goal is to create a landscape that aligns with your vision while being realistic to build. We’ll guide you on where to invest for the greatest impact and where we can simplify if needed.
That said, we specialise in considered, high-quality landscapes, and our designs are typically suited to clients who are ready to invest in a well-resolved outcome.
If needed, we can also stage the project to be built over time without compromising the overall design intent.
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We have offices in Ballarat and in Melbourne so we work right throughout regional and metropolitan Victoria. Reach out and see if we can help you.
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Our process begins with an in-depth consultation and site analysis, followed by concept design, refinement, and detailed documentation. We hold your hand all the way from concept to completion.
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Yes. Many projects involve reworking established gardens — improving flow, privacy, planting structure, and outdoor living spaces while respecting what already exists.
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Timelines vary depending on scale, complexity and our waitlists. As a general rule however, we allow 12 - 14 weeks for the design process to be completed.
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Yes. We offer standalone planting plans for clients seeking to elevate their garden with a considered, climate-appropriate native planting palette. Please ask about extra services during the initial consultation.
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Yes. We produce high-end 3D renders in-house during the concept stage. These allow you to experience the spatial flow, levels, materials, and planting before construction begins — bringing clarity and confidence to the design direction.
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Absolutely. We frequently collaborate with architects and builders during the early stages of a project, often before the home is constructed. We believe the best results come from having everyone at the table early to ensure a cohesive relationship between architecture and the garden around it.
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Begin with an enquiry through our website to arrange an initial consultation. From there, we assess your site, understand your vision, and prepare a tailored landscape design fee proposal.
Contact Us
Get in touch with Daniel at Althaus Landscape Designs today to book your initial consultation and bring your dream landscape to life!

