Cultivating a connection to nature

Bespoke landscape design for regional folk

Hi, I’m Dylan, the founder of Loam - a landscape design studio based in Central Victoria. 

We specialise in site-specific residential landscape design & project management.

Our aim is to get you outside, to connect you with nature & to provide you with a practical & purposeful garden that reflects your lifestyle.

Our goal is to create, grow & give back which is why we’ll give you straightforward, honest advice.

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SERVICES

  • This is the moment when the design comes to life. We bring to you our vision for the project using plans, imagery, plant pallets and anything else that allows you to see, feel and experience our vision for your garden.

  • This stage is dedicated to refining the design, finalising details, choosing materials and selecting plants. We provide you with a comprehensive set of construction plans, elevations, and specification documents, in preparation for the tender and construction process.

  • Masterplans provide a vision for the future and are a great first step when developing a rural property. They offer a general overview of the site and focus on the usability of the land and ongoing projects such as land management and revegetation.

  • We’ll help you select the best landscape construction team for your project by collating and reviewing quotes from skilled contractors.

  • We’ll oversee the construction of your garden by providing site support to the landscaping team and act as the main contact for all landscaping queries.

  • This is where the garden really starts to take shape. We’ll source the best quality plants for your garden from our network of local growers and nurseries.

  • We’ll prepare and submit all necessary plans and documentation to local councils, should planning permits be required.

  • Following planting, we’ll check in with you to see how your garden has settled in. We’ll assess the initial establishment and provide recommendations to ensure your garden continues to mature and thrive over time.

PAST PROJECTS

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TESTIMONIALS

Testimonials

“We were fortunate to have Dylan on our project from the beginning of our design process. The landscape was so integral to the overall project and Dylan was able to work with our architect as the plans progressed to create an amazing and connected landscape design that complemented the house. His design was creative and functional, it was completely unexpected but has made the way we live in the home work so well for our family.

Dylan & the Loam team have been amazing to work with and we cherish their expertise, knowledge and ideas. Despite a complex property with many challenges, Dylan has created an amazing landscape, pulling our ideas together and delivering something greater than we had imagined.

We look forward to working together again. It has been a pleasure.”

-Matt & Jenni, Shoreham

“Dylan provided our family with an outstanding service. Committed to the project from day one and always prompt to appointments, he worked to design and execute our garden with enthusiasm, care and a commitment to ensuring the design met our families needs as well offering us an aesthetic we could not have envisaged ourselves. Dylan has an exceptional eye for colour and the optimum textures and structures we were hoping for in our garden design. After years of struggling to make our garden work, Dylan offered an effective and beautiful design for our garden, and ensured it was built and completed to an exceptional standard.”

-Sally & Stan, Lancefield

“Dylan was recommended to us by our Architect during the early stages of our Kyneton renovation. He walked us through the design process, clearly explaining the stages and costs, and made sure we fully understood before committing. He was very knowledgeable and provided excellent advice specific to the local area (Macedon Ranges), recommending a great selection of plants suited to the climate. The design captured all of our requirements and has enhanced the liveability of our home. Dylan made the process easy, was great to work with, patient and understanding. We love the design and are looking forward to working with Dylan for phase two.”

-Damian & Ruth, Kyneton

“From the moment we met Dylan, I was confident we would end up with a beautiful garden. He listened carefully and quickly offered clever suggestions for things that I would never have thought of.

I would highly recommend engaging a designer to realise the potential of gardens; especially when a full makeover is required. Dylan was fantastic in every way and I would strongly recommend his services to anyone who is looking to engage a landscape designer.”

-Jayne & John, Kyneton

“Now that we have completed the works and are slowly starting to inhabit the garden, the complexity of the design and shifting seasons are offering many different and unexpected experiences. We are in the garden more often than ever before and feel more connected to nature – the budding of the trees, the growth of plants, the shifting weather, birds and their sounds and insects. This has brought about a greater appreciation for the changes in the seasons and mindfulness in general. I am slowly yet significantly becoming aware of a fuller well-being from these experiences.”

-Jayne & John, Kyneton

ON THE BLOG

Weedy Wattle

It's hard not to appreciate the beauty of vibrant yellow wattle blossoms that are scattered throughout our landscapes. It signifies the end of winter and the eagerly awaited arrival of spring.

But did you know that some species are actually invasive weeds in some regions?

In this blog, we’ll delve into the impacts of different wattle species on our local ecosystems, examine their invasive tendencies and provide you with some alternative species that are safe to plant.

We’re all about creating gardens that draw you in. Gardens that you want to spend time in and share with your friends and family. Places to sit and reflect, places to entertain and places to connect.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT In our experience, the best results are achieved when the designer is involved throughout the whole process, from planning through to construction. We can oversee the construction of your garden by providing site support and advi
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MASTERPLANS One of our favourite things about rural projects is the scale. Instead of having a few hundred square metres to work with, these projects can have thousands! Masterplans provide a vision for the future and are a great first step when d
Loam was born out of a desire to create a landscape design studio specifically for regional folk. We understand the reality of life on the land; the blistering summer sun, bone-chilling winters and heavy blankets of frost. We're based in Central V
WHAT WE DO We offer a wide range of landscape design services to help you create your dream garden. From planning and budgeting through to managing the project and ensuring it is built to the highest standard, our team can guide you through every
Our aim is to get you outside, to connect you with nature & to provide you with a practical & purposeful garden that reflects your lifestyle.
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