Projects

A Living Tapestry

Avenel, Victoria
Where Wild Things Grow - Back Garden

Goulburn Valley, Victoria
Goulburn Valley Health Therapeutic Courtyard

Shepparton, Victoria
The Halo Project

St Augustine’s College in Kyabram, Victoria
Where Wild Things Grow - Front Garden

Goulburn Valley, Victoria
The Chain of Ponds Playspace

Nagambie, Victoria
Wilmot Road Primary School Landscape Masterplan

Shepparton, Victoria
Kaleidoscope

Kensington, Victoria
Gardening after Fires Workshop

Highlands Community Hall, VIC

About

A visually appealing and therapeutic environment that supports self-reflection, meditation, and improved health outcomes.

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Lauren is a Landscape Architect and passionate plant lover based in the Goulburn Valley region of Central Victoria. Her portfolio spans some of Australia’s most celebrated public realm, education, healthcare, community and residential projects - including the award-winning GV Health Therapeutic Courtyard in Shepparton, recipient of the AILA Victoria Award.

Lauren brings a collaborative, site-specific, and creative approach to each project, resulting in thoughtful and functional landscapes that foster meaningful connections between people, plants, and place. She is passionate about creating site-specific narratives, guided by a deep appreciation for the natural environment and a commitment to sustainable design thinking.

“Landscape architects are specialists in connecting people to place. We work collaboratively to not only provide beautiful and engaging settings, but also to stitch together often isolated spaces into richer social experiences.”

Her landscape practice is firmly grounded in the local context and environment, shaped by an intimate understanding of the Goulburn Valley and strong, trusted relationships with clients, communities and stakeholders throughout the region.

Testimonial

“Lauren bought incredible vision and creativity to our space and transformed this old girl into a radiant beauty. Weaving the plantings into the colours and character of our home, Lauren introduced us to plants we’d never even heard of, grouping them in combinations that are constantly surprising and delightfully complimentary.

Lauren is energetic, creative, considered, and wonderfully relaxed and engaging.'‘

— Tommy & Ali, Avenel

Testimonial

Compact garden with custom-built furniture pieces surrounded by lush greenery

“After moving from a beautiful 1-acre block to a small inner-city home, my backyard felt completely soulless - nothing that drew you outside. Enter Lauren. From our very first meeting, I knew she understood me - which is no small feat, considering I didn’t even know exactly what I wanted. She was able to interpret my muddled ideas and transform them into something truly beautiful.

Lauren saw the potential in the space straight away. What she created is incredible - I now have a lush, inviting area filled with colour, texture, shade, and even a perfect spot to sit and enjoy it all. I still can’t believe how much she was able to fit in so seamlessly. It really feels like a green living room, and I’m so excited to watch it grow. I engaged Lauren from concept through to completion, and she didn’t miss a beat - efficient, enthusiastic, and an absolute pleasure to work with. Highly recommend.”

— Margaret, Kensington

Services

Lauren approaches each project with a collaborative, creative mindset that responds directly to the site’s unique character. Her designs result in thoughtful, functional landscapes that nurture meaningful relationships between people, plants, and place.

Every project is treated as a distinct design, shaped by a deep understanding of the site, its architecture, and the needs, values, and everyday rhythms of those who bring it to life.

The first step in the design process is an on-site consultation with Lauren to discuss your project, during which she will assess the site’s conditions, aspect and opportunities, provide recommendations and collaborate on ideas and budget. A written proposal will follow, outlining the design brief, process and associated fees.
Upon acceptance of your fee proposal, the design process at lalalandscapes begins.
Depending on the scale and goals of your project, a Landscape Master Plan may be required to clarify both short-term and long-term objectives. This plan helps establish a clear vision for the site - addressing functionality, aesthetics, user experience, landscape character and key interfaces. Master Plans are valuable tools that consolidate ideas, prioritise upgrades, and support discussions with stakeholders and relevant authorities, while also serving as strategic documents for securing funding.
During the concept design phase, we combine the agreed project brief and your vision into a single, scaled plan that illustrates the full scope of the project, including hard and soft landscaping elements, decorative features. Plans are supported by plant and material schedules and presented through precedent imagery.
Upon approval of the design concept, we refine and develop your design through detailed drawings, specifications, and all necessary documentation for the implementation of the project, ensuring everything is suited for accurate pricing and efficient construction.
We offer project management services for project implementation, including plant procurement and on-site set-out if required. Our involvement can be tailored to your needs - ranging from periodic site inspections to full management of the construction contract , ensuring a smooth and well-coordinated delivery of the design.
From intimate garden gatherings to regional expos, I love bringing people together around plants, place, and the stories that connect them. Past events include People Plants Place at the Yea Garden Expo and Gardening After Fires in the Highlands - conversations that leave rooms full of inspiration, new friendships, and dirty hands.
Workshops and presentations are tailored to the style, scale, and location of your event, and pricing is worked through with you directly. If you'd like to explore bringing something special to your community, I'd love to hear from you.
✉️ hello@lalalandscapes.com.au