Whether you’re planning a new home, a renovation, or simply dreaming of creating an outdoor space you love, it’s easy to focus on the building first and think about landscaping later. But when landscape design is considered from the start, the results are always better — more functional, more beautiful, and better integrated with your lifestyle and your home.

At Goom Landscapes, we believe that good landscape design isn’t just the finishing touch — it’s part of the foundation. Here’s why involving a professional landscape design firm early in your project is a smart decision:

1. A Cohesive Vision From the Ground Up

By engaging a landscape architect or designer from the beginning, your outdoor space becomes part of the overall design story. This ensures a seamless flow between indoors and outdoors, enhances views and privacy, and makes the most of your site’s natural assets — from sun paths to prevailing winds.

We collaborate with architects, builders and homeowners to ensure every part of the landscape contributes to a well-resolved whole.

2. Smart Site Planning & Design Strategy

A landscape designer sees the potential of your site and helps avoid costly mistakes. Whether it’s grading, retaining, drainage, or access, we think about how your land will work for you now and in the future.

Getting the big-picture plan in place early also helps you stage your project logically, saving time and money over the long term.

3. Optimise Outdoor Living Potential

When we’re involved early, we can help shape outdoor living zones that feel natural and connected — entertaining areas, pool placement, courtyards, green spaces, or quiet retreats.

It’s about more than adding plants — it’s about creating purposeful, functional spaces that suit the way you live.

4. Planting Plans That Grow With You

At Goom, plants are at the heart of what we do. Engaging us early gives you a planting design that works with the architecture, the climate, and your lifestyle — not as an afterthought.

From privacy screening to statement trees to softening hard edges, our plant-focused design ensures your garden matures beautifully over time.

5. Navigate Consents & Compliance

Need a pool? Retaining wall? Fencing? Many landscape elements require council consent or need to meet specific regulations. By planning with us from the outset, you’ll have fewer surprises and a smoother path through the approval process.

We work alongside planners, engineers and builders to help get things right — and keep them moving.

6. Add Value to Your Property

A well-designed landscape is one of the most effective ways to add value to your home. It enhances curb appeal, increases usable space, and sets your property apart — whether you’re there for the long haul or thinking ahead to resale.

Ready to Start with the Right Team?

At Goom Landscapes, our design team brings decades of experience, a deep understanding of plants and materials, and a passion for creating outdoor spaces that feel just right.

Start your project the smart way — start with landscape design.
Let’s talk about your vision and how we can help bring it to life.

Get in touch today to bring your outdoor space to life