Business Details
38 Years
experience
Trusted Landscape Designers in Gold Coast
Established in 1988, Grotec Landscape Solutions Landscape Solutions has been crafting sustainable, sub-tropical gardens across the Gold Coast for over three decades. Led by award-winning designer Sue Bampton, our team combines creative landscape planning with practical horticultural expertise to create outdoor spaces that harmonise with their environment. We prioritise listening to clients' lifestyles, site conditions, and architectural styles to deliver gardens that feel like natural extensions of homes. Our approach integrates climate-responsive design, soil health, and plant selection to ensure enduring beauty and functionality. With a focus on residential and commercial projects, we provide comprehensive design plans and consultancy services that save clients time while delivering lasting value.Our team's deep knowledge of local ecosystems and commitment to client collaboration has earned us a reputation for transforming spaces into thriving outdoor havens. We offer tailored horticultural advice, seasonal care plans, and design visualisations using CAD software to guide clients through every stage of their project. Our portfolio spans from intimate courtyards to large-scale rural properties, always maintaining a balance between aesthetics and sustainability. By blending edible, medicinal, and ornamental plants, we create gardens that nourish daily life while supporting local biodiversity. Our 30+ years of experience ensure clients receive expert guidance through every decision, from initial concept to final planting.
Services
Landscape Design
Garden Consultation
Horticulture Advice
Design Visualisations
Seasonal Care Plans
Soil Improvement
Plant Selection
Outdoor Kitchen Design
Pool Area Landscaping
Japanese Garden Design
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of local Gold Coast landscape design experience
- Personalised approach considering site-specific conditions
- Sustainable sub-tropical design strategies
- Horticultural consultancy and plant selection expertise
- Collaborative process from concept to planting
What people say
Thriving new garden
Professional from start to finish
Beyond expectations
Knowledgeable and warm
Joy to work with
Services
Landscape Design
Our landscape design service creates tailored outdoor spaces that harmonise with local ecosystems. Using CAD software, we develop detailed plans incorporating hardscape features and plant selections suited to sub-tropical climates. Clients receive progressive visualisations to refine their vision before implementation begins.
Horticulture Consultancy
Expert horticultural guidance helps clients manage gardens effectively. We assess existing conditions, recommend soil improvement strategies, and provide seasonal care plans. Our consultancy includes practical advice on plant nutrition, pest management, and water-efficient gardening techniques adapted to Queensland's climate.
Garden Renovation
Transform existing gardens into thriving spaces through strategic redesign. We evaluate current plant health, improve soil foundations, and introduce climate-appropriate species. Our renovations focus on creating functional outdoor areas while maintaining ecological balance and visual appeal.
Outdoor Kitchen Design
Designing functional outdoor kitchens that complement garden aesthetics. We integrate durable materials with practical layouts, considering workflow and weather protection. Our designs create seamless transitions between cooking areas and entertaining spaces while maintaining cohesive garden themes.
Japanese Garden Design
Specialist creation of tranquil Japanese-inspired gardens that promote mindfulness and serenity. We incorporate traditional elements like stone arrangements, water features, and carefully selected plant species. Designs focus on creating harmonious spaces that reflect natural landscapes in miniature form.
People
Sue Bampton
Founder & Lead Designer
Award-winning landscape designer with 30+ years of Gold Coast experience. Combines deep horticultural knowledge with climate-responsive design principles. Specialises in creating sustainable gardens that integrate edible and ornamental plants while maintaining ecological balance.
Questions
What areas do you service?
We primarily work across the Gold Coast and South East Queensland regions, including residential and commercial properties of all sizes.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, every new project begins with a complimentary consultation to understand your vision and property characteristics before developing design concepts.
What garden styles do you specialise in?
While we work with various styles, our expertise lies in sub-tropical designs, Japanese gardens, outdoor kitchens, and edible landscapes tailored to local climate conditions.
Can you help with existing gardens?
Yes, we offer garden renovation services and horticultural consultancy for established properties, focusing on soil improvement, plant selection, and seasonal maintenance planning.
How do you ensure sustainable designs?
We prioritise climate-responsive plant selection, water-efficient systems, and soil health strategies to create gardens that thrive with minimal environmental impact over time.
Reviews (7)
Renee Thrupp
Jan 23, 2022
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I've loved working with Sue on my new home landscaping plans! Being the first time I've ever built, I started from a point of really not knowing anything about what I wanted - at all! Sue has been very patient, knowledgeable, and happy to work through ideas that suit my personality with low maintenance options, while not compromising on quality. I'm so excited to now be near the end of home construction, and am very much looking forward to seeing Sue's plans come to life.
Jamie Small
Dec 29, 2021
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I could not recommend Grotec strongly enough. Finding quality people to work with you and deliver what they say when they promise is a very hard thing to find in our world today. Sue and her team are very professional. They listen to your ideas and offer extremely wise input to turn your dreams into reality. No problem is too large for them to solve and they are super responsive and always available when you call. I would not look anywhere else!
Janelle Smith
Nov 28, 2021
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Sue was very professional and a genuine and lovely person to deal with. Initially we were uncertain of what type of garden or plantings we wanted. Sue identified the type of plants and colours we liked and presented us with a fabulous design which met all our needs. The plans included details of the number and type of plants required and with recommendations of suppliers from Sue we sourced the plants ourselves and were able to successfully follow the planting plans. Sue was very responsive to our numerous emails and phone calls requesting planting advice, fertiliser, soil and mulching requirements
David McAlister
Nov 18, 2021
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Sue from Grotec provides fabulous personal and engaging service. No question is too hard and plans were developed through a genuine consultative process. Designs were simple to understand and utilise.
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Nan Clark
Nov 16, 2021
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This is the most wonderful company to deal with. Sue has a delightful, sunny disposition with a forever smile and full of creative insights. Jarred, a great guy, works behind the scenes and delivers high quality work on schedule. We are in the process of having a huge landscape makeover-the plans created by Sue and Jarred were superb with great attention to detail. Lovely people to deal with. Reliable. Good value. Recommend them to anyone without reservation
J. Zen
Feb 11, 2021
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Thank you to the team at Grotec for their assistance all the way through our landscaping project. It has been an amazing journey. The design and execution were varied and complex from the waters edge with rendered large retainer walls, boat area, self-watering pots on the patio and by the pool, outdoor shower, a front garden with a new drive for our motor home. All the quality trades and professionals that Sue introduced has resulted in landscaping which has totally transformed the way we experience the outdoors and will enhance our life for years to come! We love the garden and can see how
Patsy Finger
Oct 24, 2020
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Key to the success of our amazing courtyard transformation was the initial design stage, carried out with Sue and Jarred from Grotec Landscape Solutions. An important strategy within this design process was being referred to Anthony (Apunga Landscapes) and to Charlie (MyRenovator). They provided additional, helpful insights to the design, including hardscaping (retaining walls, garden soil, grass, pebbles, mulch, tiled paths, and garden lighting) and building (pergola, screen, and entry) construction ideas. Sue and Jarred developed several design drafts, responding to various planning discussions
