Example of Southern Craft Landscapes work
Give everyday activities room
Choose the priorities first: somewhere to eat outdoors, an open lawn for play, or a quieter place to sit. Consider how people move between the house, lawn, deck and any proposed fire pit area. Leave comfortable routes around furniture and avoid making one activity block another. A simple layout can be more useful than several small areas competing for space, especially when the yard has limited access.
Work with sunlight, privacy and existing features
Notice where sun and shade fall at the times you use the backyard. Views from neighbouring properties, retained trees and existing structures all affect where a seating area feels comfortable. Tell Tom which trees or features matter to you before discussing changes. Their position and condition need to be considered alongside the work, rather than treating the yard as an empty space. Photos from the house and boundaries help explain these relationships.
Coordinate the work below and above ground
Agree the layout before finishing surfaces. Reticulation routes need to be considered alongside lawn edges, deck access and pathways, particularly where pipes may cross a new surface. If the project is staged, discuss what must happen first and what can wait. Allowing for later work in the initial layout can reduce avoidable disruption, but the sequence and included preparation should be confirmed in your quote.
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What to send Tom
Southern Craft Landscapes is based in Busselton and serves Dunsborough, Bunbury and the South West. Contact Tom for a free, no-obligation quote and a discussion of the proposed work. Send:
Send your main uses for the yard, current photos, access details, features to retain and preferred level of maintenance.
Can I start with a small, focused upgrade?
Yes. Tell Tom which part of the yard needs attention and how it should work with the areas you’re keeping.
Can decking and lawn be planned together?
Yes. Discuss the connection between them, including levels, access and irrigation. The quote will confirm the agreed scope.
Can backyard work be staged?
Discuss your priorities and budget with Tom so the proposed stages and order of work can be set out in the quote.