Business Details
Award-Winning Native Landscape Design Services
Regenerative Designs is a native landscape design practice founded on the belief that outdoor spaces should harmonize with architectural homes while supporting local ecosystems. With over 11 years of experience in landscape design and a deep understanding of Queensland's unique environments, we specialise in creating sophisticated, low-maintenance gardens that showcase Australian native plants. Our approach combines architectural integration, regenerative principles, and technical precision to deliver tailored solutions that enhance property value and ecological health.We prioritise sustainability through water-efficient systems and material choices, ensuring landscapes thrive with minimal environmental impact. Our process begins with a comprehensive consultation to understand client aspirations and site conditions, followed by detailed design planning and optional end-to-end project management. Recognised for excellence through awards and industry publications, we serve clients across Southeast Queensland and Australia-wide through remote design services.
Services
Landscape Design
Vision Session
Master Plan
Native Habitat Gardens
Indoor-Outdoor Integration
Sustainable Water Design
Project Management
Plant Selection
3D Visualisations
Ecosystem Support
Highlights and features
- We offer 11 years of experience in native Australian landscape design.
- Our designs are featured in leading design and native plant publications.
- We implement a proven three-step process for enduring landscape beauty.
- Our team provides end-to-end project management with trusted contractors.
- We combine horticultural expertise with technical precision in 2D/3D planning.
Associations and certifications
- Queensland Garden Expo (Peoples Choice Award for Best Landscape Display 2018)
What people say
Exceptional design expertise
Professional service
Transformative native gardens
WOW factor
Sustainable luxury
Services
Landscape Design
Creating tailored outdoor spaces that integrate native Australian plants with architectural homes. Our designs prioritise ecological sustainability while enhancing property aesthetics and functionality. Each project combines technical precision with creative vision to deliver low-maintenance, visually striking landscapes that support local biodiversity.
Vision Session
Initial design consultation to explore landscape goals and site potential. This two-hour session includes budget considerations, native plant options, and conceptual possibilities. Clients receive a detailed PDF summary outlining the proposed design direction and implementation steps for their outdoor space.
Master Plan
Comprehensive design documentation featuring 2D/3D visualisations and material specifications. The plan includes custom native plant selections, hardscape designs, and irrigation strategies. This detailed blueprint ensures precise implementation by any qualified contractor while maintaining design integrity throughout construction.
Native Habitat Gardens
Specialist garden designs that support local ecosystems while maintaining aesthetic appeal. These spaces incorporate bird and pollinator habitats, layered planting schemes, and year-round ecological support systems. Each garden balances biodiversity needs with sophisticated design elements for residential properties.
Sustainable Water Design
Integrated water solutions combining aesthetic appeal with environmental benefits. Services include rain garden design, bioswale integration, and water-wise plant selection. These systems manage stormwater effectively while creating visually appealing features that enhance the overall landscape design and ecological function.
People
Justin Nigh
Founder and Principal Designer
Award-winning landscape designer with 11 years' experience in native Australian gardens. Combines technical precision with creative vision, holding qualifications from Niagara College Canada and extensive industry experience across IT and horticulture sectors.
Questions
What makes Regenerative Designs different from other landscape designers?
We specialise in native Australian gardens that integrate with architectural homes, focusing on sustainability, biodiversity, and low-maintenance design principles.
Do you only work with native Australian plants?
While we prioritise native plants, we can incorporate non-invasive exotic species if they suit the design and local conditions.
Can you work with my architect or builder?
Yes, we regularly collaborate with architects and builders to ensure seamless integration between home and landscape design.
How long does a typical project take?
Master Plans take 8-12 weeks, while full-service projects typically span 8-12 months from consultation to completion.
Do you offer ongoing maintenance services?
We provide care guidance and can recommend trusted maintenance professionals specialising in native gardens.
Can designs be implemented in stages?
Yes, our Master Plans accommodate phased implementation to suit client timelines and budgets while maintaining design integrity.
Reviews (4)
Dawn Southgate
May 17, 2021
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Justin did an excellent job in taking our ideas and thoughts, adding his own, and developing an amazing garden design. It not only looks beautiful, but is functional and practical and meets our brief of 'outdoor rooms' and less mowing! The whole process was enjoyable and transparent with good communication assisted by Justin's quick response to questions. We especially loved the 3D animated fly through showing our new garden design as a great addition to the very detailed flat plan. Working with Justin was an enjoyable and productive experience that we readily recommend to others.
Sylvia Brereton
May 05, 2021
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Justin has shown professionalism in all steps of our design process. He listened to our ideas, understood our vision, was adaptable to the needs of our 5 acre block and our desire to implement the final plans ourselves. Thank you Justin for your prompt responses, keeping us very informed and answering our questions clearly. We've really enjoyed working with you and are very excited to watch our garden grow!
Ian Nissen
Jan 15, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Justin did an amazing design for our garden. He took the time to really understand the vision we had and match that to the house and surrounding area. Great selection of natives and interesting design features. We could not be any happier with the finished result.
Justin did an amazing design for our garden. He took the time to really understand the vision we had and match that to the house and surrounding area. Great selection of natives and interesting design features. We could not be any happier with the finished result.
Shelley Kerr
Jan 14, 2021
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Justin was fantastic to work with and we are incredibly happy with the design he has created for our small property. We have a new build and a blank but quite small canvas of which we we wanted to get alot of use. Justin is methodical, and the process of interviews and surveys is highly enjoyable. It resulted in a concept plan that far exceeded our expectations and we had had not one change request.
It incorporated all our requests and his solutions to things like an ugly shed on an adjacent property and an ugly trampoline in our backyard are well thought out and demonstrate his attention to detail
It incorporated all our requests and his solutions to things like an ugly shed on an adjacent property and an ugly trampoline in our backyard are well thought out and demonstrate his attention to detail
