Held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on Friday, 15 November 2024, the awards celebrate excellence across all facets of the Victorian landscaping industry.
Jane Jones Landscapes impressed judges with a breathtaking coastal garden that seamlessly integrates form, function, and resilience, setting a new benchmark for design and craftsmanship.
The winning Portsea Project by Jane Jones Landscapes is a masterpiece of coastal elegance. From the moment visitors step onto the property, they are greeted with a garden that not only withstands the harsh Bass Strait elements but thrives within them. The design masterfully balances manicured and informal plantings, creating a harmonious interplay of texture and colour that brings the landscape to life. Expansive lawns provide breathing space, while natural stone pathways and a striking feature arbour draw the eye and invite exploration.
At the heart of the project lies an extraordinary commitment to integrating the garden with its natural surroundings. Cloud-pruned tea trees showcase their twisted trunks, standing resilient against coastal winds, while structural elements like Cupressus and ornamental grasses enhance the lush green-on-green palette. The rear garden seamlessly transitions into the adjacent national park, blending human craftsmanship with nature’s beauty in a way that feels both intentional and organic. Judges described the Portsea Project as a perfect balance of form, function, and harmony with its environment, earning its place as a benchmark in coastal garden design.
Ritchie Hinton, CEO of Landscaping Victoria, said, “The projects honoured in the Awards exemplify the dedication and passion that define our industry. Each winner has set a benchmark for quality and innovation, inspiring us to strive for excellence in our craft.”
FULL LIST OF WINNERS
Landscape of the Year
Jane Jones Landscapes
Residential Landscape Management & Maintenance
Leaf by Leaf
Commercial Landscape Management & Maintenance
Green Options
Landscape Design Up to 250m²
COS Design
Landscape Design Over 250m²
Supreme Green
Documented Landscape Design
COS Design
Softscaping in the Landscape
Jane Jones Landscapes
Residential Landscape Construction (Up to $100,000)
Latham Landscapes
Residential Landscape Construction ($100,000–$300,000)
Greener Visions Landscapes
Residential Landscape Construction (Over $300,000)
Coolabah Building & Landscape Construction
Commercial Landscape Construction (Up to $1 Million)
Barefoot Projects
Commercial Landscape Construction (Over $1 Million)
Normark Landscapes
Pool in the Landscape – Pool Design
COS Design
Pool in the Landscape – Pool Construction
Franklin Pools Australia
Grant Saltmarsh Memorial Award – Feature in the Landscape
Franklin Pools Australia
COS Design
Nic van Diemen Award
Formed Landscapes
Apprentice of the Year: Horticulture or Parks & Gardens
Caitlin Sanderson, Manningham City Council
Apprentice of the Year: Landscape Construction
Jessica Whatnall, Mark Gabell & Associates
Supplier of the Year
Daisy’s Garden Supplies
Life Membership
Andrew Smith, Warners Nurseries
For more information, visit Landscaping Victoria
