Outdoor Saunas Perth: Landscape Design for Luxury Garden Wellness

Outdoor saunas are becoming a sought-after feature in high-end residential landscaping across Perth, offering a private wellness retreat that integrates seamlessly into the home environment. When carefully designed, an outdoor sauna enhances both lifestyle and property value, becoming a natural extension of the landscape rather than a standalone addition.   At Tim Davies Landscaping, outdoor saunas are designed and constructed …

Landscape Steps in Garden Design: Elevation, Flow and Architectural Detail

In high end landscape design, steps are far more than a way to move between levels. They are a defining architectural element that shapes circulation, enhances spatial experience and connects the home seamlessly to the garden. At Tim Davies Landscaping, we design and construct bespoke landscape steps across Perth that balance form, function and longevity, transforming changes in level into …

Perth Landscape-Led Outdoor Alfresco Living by TDL

What if your alfresco wasn’t just an outdoor space but a defining experience of your home? In Perth’s climate, outdoor living is not an afterthought; it is where life happens. The most successful alfresco spaces do more than provide shelter, they should shape how a home is lived in, how spaces connect, and how the landscape performs over time. At …

Council Approval for Landscaping Before You Start Your Landscaping Project

Before you start transforming your outdoor space, it’s important to know whether your plans require planning (development) approval or a building permit. In Perth and across Western Australia, requirements depend on the scope of work, your site’s zoning, and local council regulations. Knowing this upfront can save you time, money, and stress down the track. It ensures your project runs …

Summer Landscaping Ideas for Outdoor Entertaining in Perth

Ready to transform your backyard into the ultimate summer entertaining zone? Perth’s warm climate and long, golden evenings offer the perfect setting for outdoor living — and your garden should be ready to take full advantage.   At Tim Davies Landscaping, we design beautiful, functional landscapes that make entertaining outdoors feel effortless and exciting. Whether you’re planning long table lunches, …

Vertical gardens in landscape design: climbing plants, green walls & smart support solutions

In contemporary garden design, vertical gardens offer a smart, space saving way to bring lush greenery into even the most compact areas. At Tim Davies Landscaping, we regularly integrate green walls, climbing plants, and trellis structures into our projects across Perth, maximising planting opportunities, softening built form, and creating privacy while enhancing the overall aesthetic of each outdoor space.   …

Spring Pool Design Inspiration to Transform Your Backyard

Pool design can be so much more than creating a place to swim, it can shape the heart of an outdoor space, become a focal point for gathering, and define the character of the entire landscape. As spring unfolds, many of our clients are exploring how thoughtful pool design can make their outdoor areas both functional and inspiring. At Tim …

Designing for views: maximising outlook & openness in your landscape

At TDL, we believe a well-designed landscape doesn’t just sit beside a home—it frames it, flows with it, and most importantly, opens it up. When a property enjoys stunning vistas—be it a riverbank, ocean horizon, or a leafy treetop—we work with precision to ensure those views are celebrated, not obscured. Our approach centres around openness, seamless transitions, and a strong …

Designing with levels: How changes in elevation can transform your design landscape

Creating a beautiful, functional landscape isn’t always about what you add—it’s often about how you shape what’s already there. At Tim Davies Landscaping, one of the most powerful tools we use in design is something often overlooked: changes in level. Whether it’s a gentle slope, a raised platform, or a sunken courtyard, elevation shifts can unlock design potential and offer …