International Garden Concepts

• Address: 42/103 Beach Street, Port Melbourne, VIC 3207
• Phone: 0417 104 425
• Website: www.internationalgardenconcepts.com.au
• Services: Landscape design, decks, paving, Japanese garden, water features, make overs

International Garden Concepts specialises in landscape design and construction in the Melbourne area.

My name is Alan La Grange and my career as a professional landscaper and horticulturist started in South Africa in 1981, and I am as passionate about it now as I was then. After four years of study I was awarded a diploma and higher diploma in horticulture (which included landscape and design). This led to the start of my own landscape company.

I have worked on many rewarding and high profile projects, from theme parks and hotels to shopping centres and sports fields. My portfolio includes apartment and townhouse complexes plus design and construction of literally hundreds of domestic gardens. Other projects are as varied as relocating palm trees weighing between 15 and 27 tonnes.

Before arriving in Australia I traveled the world extensively studying gardens of the different nations that I visited. This inspired me to develop a landscape business aimed at achieving any international style of garden using the most suitable plants for Australian dry conditions.

For innovative gardens that will survive the test of time and the unique weather conditions in Melbourne, Australia, please contact International Garden Concepts.

Decks
Timber decking is a practical and aesthetically pleasing way to improve on your outdoor investment. This is due to its high structural integrity, combined with its ‘softer, natural’ feel. A multitude of different timbers are available including some almost maintenance free ‘engineered materials’.

Paving
Paving comes in all shapes and sizes with a vast array of materials to suit any budget. IGC will advise you on paving patterns and materials to suit your specific requirements.

Landscape Features
Turn a simple garden into a unique personalised one. Let IGC design a garden feature just for you.

Japanese Garden
Japanese gardens have certain intrinsic principles that need to be adhered to, so that it will successfully capture its spirit. Nature is what you must be striving for; it can be idealized or symbolized, but never create something that nature cannot. There is no singular type of design, despite the fact that certain rules apply to every garden; each garden will differ by setting and usage.

Dry Spell Garden
With Australia’s ever increasingly dry climate, dry spell gardens are a way of the future, so let’s get creative and retroactive in the way we design our gardens. With today’s modern plant breeding techniques, there is a plant for every occasion, and ‘no water’ plants are not only available but surprisingly pretty; they are specifically bred for the domestic market. The trick is to look after them for the first few months; after their roots have settled into their new location, they are relatively self sustainable.

To find our more about our services, please visit: www.internationalgardenconcepts.com.au