Landscape & Garden Design
in Northern Beaches
From the beachside terraces of Manly to the bush-meets-beach blocks of Avalon, we design relaxed, salt-tolerant landscapes built for the Northern Beaches lifestyle. Concept plans, photorealistic 3D renders and bespoke coastal planting schemes — then we build them too. $20M insured, 10+ years experience.
3D Visualisation
See it before you build
Concept & Master Plans
Construction-ready
Coastal Planting Design
Salt-tolerant schemes
Design & Construct
One accountable team
Coastal Landscape Design for the Northern Beaches
The Northern Beaches is all about outdoor living — and a garden here has to handle sun, salt and sea breeze while feeling effortlessly relaxed. We create bespoke concept plans for everything from the compact beachside terraces of Manly and Freshwater to the bush-fringed peninsula homes of Avalon and Newport, and the larger family blocks around Mona Vale and Dee Why. Every Northern Beaches design begins with the site's aspect, slope and exposure to the elements.
Our process pairs detailed planting design with photorealistic 3D renders, so you can experience your future garden before construction begins. We specialise in tough, salt-tolerant and wind-hardy planting that still looks lush, design pool surrounds, decks and outdoor rooms that blur the line between indoors and out, and plan paving and lighting for easy coastal entertaining. Because we design and build, the finished garden matches the render.
Northern Beaches Suburbs We Design For
We provide coastal landscape and garden design from Manly all the way up the peninsula.
📍 Manly
2095Coastal concept design and 3D renders for Manly's beachside homes, terraces and ocean-view apartments.
📍 Dee Why
2099Low-maintenance garden design and salt-tolerant planting schemes for Dee Why's coastal family homes.
📍 Freshwater
2096Beach-house concept plans and relaxed coastal planting design for Freshwater's headland properties.
📍 Avalon Beach
2107Bush-meets-beach garden design and native planting schemes for Avalon's leafy peninsula blocks.
📍 Mona Vale
2103Family-garden master planning and durable coastal planting design for Mona Vale's larger blocks.
📍 Newport
2106Outdoor-living concept design and salt-hardy planting for Newport's relaxed waterfront homes.
Designing Gardens Across the Northern Beaches
Landscape Design on the Northern Beaches — FAQs
Landscape design fees on the Northern Beaches typically range from $2,500 for a single-area concept plan to $15,000+ for a comprehensive master plan with 3D visualisation, planting schedules and construction documentation. Coastal sites with steep slopes, ocean aspects or pool integration often require more detailed planning, which influences the fee. Our design fee is often credited toward the build if we go on to construct your garden.
We start with an on-site consultation to understand your brief and how you want to live outdoors. We then survey the site — assessing aspect, slope, salt exposure, drainage and ocean or bush views — before developing a concept plan. We produce photorealistic 3D renders so you can see the garden before construction, refine the design with your feedback, and finalise planting schedules and construction-ready drawings. On the Northern Beaches we focus heavily on salt tolerance, wind exposure and that relaxed coastal lifestyle.
Yes. Ethereal Gardens is a full design-and-construct landscaping company serving the Northern Beaches, so we can take your project from concept right through to a finished, planted garden with one accountable team. Designing and building under one roof means the construction stays true to the 3D render, the budget is managed end-to-end, and there's no gap between the designer's intent and the builder's execution.
A typical residential landscape design on the Northern Beaches takes 2-4 weeks from initial consultation to final plans. Steep coastal blocks, projects with pools or decking, or those requiring Northern Beaches Council approval can take 6-8 weeks. We keep you involved throughout with regular updates and review points.
No — you own the design and are free to engage any builder. That said, most of our Northern Beaches clients choose to have us construct their garden because we already understand the coastal site, the design intent and the salt-tolerant planting strategy. When we complete the build, we often credit the design fee toward the construction cost.
Trusted by Northern Beaches Homeowners
See what our Northern Beaches clients say about our landscape design and construction.
Elena Stepanova
Local Guide“David and his team did a fantastic job tidying up our garden and pressure washing the pavers. They were efficient, professional, and left everything looking fresh and well-maintained. Communication was easy, and they took great care with the details. Highly recommend their services!”
Lorna Strickland
“I value that Ethereal Gardens can do the full range of maintenance services including mowing, edging, hedge clipping, weeding, etc as well as broader landscape services (which I hope to use in the future). They do a great job and the garden looks lovely.”
Jacqueline Bailey
“Ethan & his team have been outstanding! Great lawn mowing & gardening. Also hose down & keep clean!”
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