Creating a beautiful garden in the Blue Mountains requires a specialised approach.
With steep terrain, bushfire risk, high rainfall and cool-climate plant requirements, local expertise matters.
At Dapple Landscape Design, we design gardens that thrive in both the Upper and Lower Blue Mountains.
Landscape & Garden Design Blue Mountains
Designing a garden in the Blue Mountains requires a deep understanding of dramatic terrain, varied microclimates and native ecology. At Dapple Landscape Design, we specialise in crafting outdoor spaces that enhance property value, improve liveability and flourish in the unique conditions found across the Upper and Lower Blue Mountains.
Whether you live in a cool-climate suburb such as Blackheath or a milder zone closer to Glenbrook, our design team creates tailored landscape plans that suit your climate, soil type and lifestyle.
Local Blue Mountains Landscape Designers You Can Trust
As landscape design experts for Sydney and the Blue Mountains, we bring together horticultural knowledge, architectural thinking, and practical experience. Every plan we create is designed to be build-ready, council-compliant and long-lasting.
Homeowners choose us because we provide:
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Custom landscape concepts for sloped blocks, bushland settings and compact gardens
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Climate-responsive planting plans suited to frost, snow, heat and high rainfall
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Detailed DA-ready plans that streamline council approvals
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3D modelling to help you visualise your new outdoor space
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On-site and online consultations for flexibility and convenience
Your garden should feel natural, functional and uniquely yours. We work closely with you so your finished landscape reflects your lifestyle, aesthetic and long-term vision for your property.
Our Blue Mountains Landscape Design Services
We offer a full suite of professional design services, including:
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Landscape DA Plans
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Planting Plans
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Hardscape and structural layouts
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Construction drawings & specifications
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3D visualisation
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Garden renovations
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Bushfire-resistant landscape planning
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Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance design
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Horticultural advice
Understanding Blue Mountains Climate Zones
The Blue Mountains span several climate zones, from warm-temperate, lower-elevation suburbs to cool-climate alpine environments at higher altitudes.
Lower Blue Mountains Climate
Areas such as Lapstone, Glenbrook and Springwood experience milder temperatures, lower rainfall and fewer frosts. Gardens here can support Zone 2 and Zone 3 plants, offering broad planting versatility.
Upper Blue Mountains Climate
Suburbs like Leura, Katoomba, Medlow Bath and Mount Victoria are significantly colder, with regular frosts, occasional snow and very high rainfall. Plant selection must favour cold-tolerant, moisture-loving species from Zone 1 and Zone 2.
Because conditions can change dramatically within a single suburb, our planting advice is always tailored to your property's exact microclimate, shade levels and soil conditions.
Blue Mountains Council Requirements for Landscape Plans
The Blue Mountains City Council requires landscape plans for most developments over 50m², and additional standards apply in areas zoned:
Our DA-ready drawings meet council expectations and streamline the approval process. If you're unsure which zone your property is in, we can confirm it for you and guide you through what is required.
Read our How to Navigate Council Approvals for Landscape Design Projects in Sydney and the Blue Mountains guide for professional insights.
Blue Mountains Suburbs We Serve
We provide landscape design services throughout:
Lower Blue Mountains Landscape Design
Lapstone, Glenbrook, Blaxland, Mt Riverview, Warrimoo, Valley Heights, Springwood, Winmalee, Hawkesbury Heights, Faulconbridge, Linden, Woodford, Hazelbrook, Lawson.
Upper Blue Mountains Landscape Design
Bullaburra, Wentworth Falls, Leura, Katoomba, Medlow Bath, Blackheath, Mount Victoria.
Why Choose Dapple Landscape Design?
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Over a decade of experience designing for Blue Mountains conditions
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Horticultural expertise in cool-climate and native planting
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Award-winning landscape design
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Transparent pricing and complete plan packages
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Fast turnaround when you need DA plans urgently
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Trusted by homeowners, builders and commercial clients
A well-designed garden is an investment. Let's get started on yours today!
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