About Us

John French Landscape Design was founded in 1981 by John French, whose passion for landscape design has shaped outdoor spaces across Melbourne for more than four decades. What began as a personal pursuit of thoughtful, well-crafted gardens has grown into a highly respected landscape design practice, built on over 45 years of experience in professional landscaping and garden design.

Our work spans a wide range of project types, from pool and courtyard landscapes to steep, complex sites requiring innovative retaining walls, stormwater management, and erosion control. We design native and drought-tolerant gardens, large acreage landscapes, balcony gardens, and traditional quarter-acre residential blocks. With Melbourne’s changing climate and water constraints, sustainability sits at the heart of our approach, combining low-water planting strategies with an evolving palette of hardy, expressive native species, without compromising on creativity or detail.

Every project receives the same level of care and creative attention, which has led to features in House & Garden and coverage in local Melbourne media. We work closely with a trusted network of quality-driven landscapers to ensure each project is delivered with precision, integrity, and enjoyment from concept through to completion.

John French Landscape Design offers professional landscape design, garden consultations, and complete landscaping solutions across Melbourne, always with a focus on timeless design, environmental responsibility, and spaces that genuinely enhance the way people live outdoors.