Reflective Gardens: The Crowning Glory

When you drive past a beautiful new build and catch yourself coveting it, look closely. They all share one thing: exquisite landscaping. Tendrils of blue chalk spilling from the roofline, an impressive dragon tree positioned and strategically lit, a cluster of succulents and cactus that look like they simply decided to grow there. Landscaping is the secret behind neighbour envy.

Yet, people still forget to include it in the building budget. Seriously, how are we still here? Why do we keep blowing the entire budget on tapware and tiles, only to end up with a bland garden? We’ve all done it; it's time to be better.

Landscaping guru Matt Beckett, owner of Reflective Gardens, has a clear message: budget for landscaping, and your project will thank you.

“Landscaping shouldn’t be the thing you get to if there’s anything left in the kitty,” says Matt. "It’s not an optional extra, it’s part of the main event. Budget for it early and your exterior will complement the architecture, making the whole place feel genuinely finished.”

Smart landscaping boosts street appeal, adds usable outdoor space, improves privacy, helps with drainage and increases your property value. Leave it to the end and you’re stuck with rushed choices, compromised results and a patchy lawn.

With decades of experience, Matt knows how to land that perfectly polished garden. His work has collected awards and is consistently recognised among the best in the business. You’ve probably seen his team cruising around in those shiny branded utes. These guys are the rockstars of landscaping; they are to gardens what Merivale is to hospitality.

“First, figure out what you’re trying to achieve,” Matt says. “Privacy? Low maintenance? A Palm Springs moment? Or something more native, like the house just popped out of the bushes?”

Then, consider your surroundings.

“The area plays a big part in the overall picture. The most impressive properties feel like they belong, embraced by the landscape. Okay, maybe that sounds a little poetic, but trust me, it matters.”

Whatever the vision, Matt and his team can deliver. Their portfolio is genuinely drool-worthy, with high-end projects that prove just how transformative good landscaping can be.

In an industry that loves to sing the praises of architects, don’t forget the people with the shovels when you’re planning your renovation budget. At the end of the day, the architects may design the dream, but it’s the landscapers who seal the deal.

If you’re ready to be that house, the one everyone drives past and asks “who lives there?”, it’s time to call Matt.

42/4-7 Villiers Place Cromer 2099 | 0414 956 610  |  @reflective_gardens | www.reflectivegardens.com.au