At BWLA, we are passionate about great design. Creating a space that reflects who our clients are, while enhancing the way they live every day, is what inspires us. Our gardens perform in so many ways. They might be a quiet retreat from the pace of life, a space for gathering and entertaining, or a productive garden filled with herbs, flowers, and seasonal colour. Whatever their purpose, our gardens are designed to fit seamlessly into the rhythm of contemporary living.
We understand that the success of every garden design lies in how well the garden speaks to the architecture of the home and connects to the wider landscape. Whether we're designing a compact city courtyard, a coastal hideaway, or a large rural property, each site has its own story to tell and we feel privileged to bring that story to life.
Our approach is collaborative and detailed. We work closely with architects, builders, and homeowners to ensure every residential garden design is cohesive, enduring, and responsive to it's environment.
What We Do
We offer a complete landscape design service throughout Victoria, South Australia and beyond, from concept through to documentation and implementation. Each project is tailored to its context, architecture, and the way our clients live.
We can assist with:
Site analysis and concept design
Hardscape and material selection
Planting design and plant selection
Documentation for Council and construction
Project coordination and implementation oversight
Our work ranges from small urban courtyards to expansive rural and coastal properties. Across every scale, we aim to create landscapes that feel timeless, grounded, and deeply connected to place.
The Way We Work
Every project begins with a conversation. We take time to understand your site, architecture, and vision before developing a garden design that responds beautifully to both the environment and your lifestyle.
1. Consultation and Brief
We begin with an on-site consultation to understand your vision, lifestyle, and the site itself. This conversation forms the foundation for your garden brief, capturing how you'd like to live in the space and what you want it to become.
2. Design and Documentation
We develop a garden concept that responds to your brief and architecture, refining it into a detailed masterplan, planting design, and material palette tailored to your site.
3. Implementation
We collaborate with our network of trusted landscape and pool contractors to deliver the design. We remain available during construction to provide design input and guidance as your garden comes to life.
Ready to Begin?
If you're planning a renovation, new build, or simply looking to reimagine your outdoor space, we'd love to hear from you.
Designing gardens and landscapes is much more than a job for Bethany. It’s a way of seeing and being present in one’s surroundings. It's about creating meaningful connections between people and nature, shaping how they feel and move through a space. For Bethany, designing a garden is a way of life.
Her approach does not impose a style or personal stamp. Instead, she captures the essence and unique character of each site, transforming it into a garden that engages emotionally and draws you in. Bethany's designs are not fussy or predictable, they are balanced, striking, restrained and elegant. Minimalist in her approach, she uses plants to soften strong lines and create movement and texture.
Most projects involve close collaboration with architects and interior designers, ensuring a seamless flow between interior and exterior spaces. The result is a harmonious dovetailing of functionality and beauty, where every detail feels considered and purposeful.