Our Process
At Ironstone, we offer a streamlined, professional approach to landscaping that covers every stage of your project — from the first conversation to long-term care. With our in-house design team and construction crew, we ensure consistency, quality, and beautiful results that last.
1. 🗣️ Initial Consultation
Understanding Your Vision and Budget
We begin by listening. During our first consultation, we discuss your lifestyle needs, design preferences, and budget expectations. This helps us set a clear direction before moving into technical planning.
2. 📍 Site Visit & Concept Design
Measure, Assess, and Draft
Our designers visit your property to assess site conditions such as dimensions, slope, sunlight, and drainage. Based on this, we prepare a tailored concept design that reflects your vision, suitable for both function and aesthetics.
3. ✍️ Final Design & Contract Agreement
Detailed Planning and Pricing Transparency
Once the concept is approved, we refine the design into a detailed plan, finalise material selections, and provide a clear and itemised quotation. After you review and sign the agreement, your project is scheduled and we begin pre-construction coordination.
4. 🚜 Site Preparation
Earthworks and Ground Shaping
We mobilise excavators and other machinery, along with our skilled team, to clear, level, and shape the site. This essential groundwork ensures the correct fall for drainage and accurately defines the layout for all key landscape elements.
5. 🧱 Construction Phase
Hardscape First, Then Softscape
We execute the project in logical phases — beginning with hardscape (paving, retaining walls, structures, etc.), followed by softscape (plants, turf, mulch, irrigation). This ensures structural integrity and a harmonious final look.
6. ✅ Final Walkthrough & Adjustments
Inspection, Testing, and Perfection
Once construction is complete, we conduct a final walkthrough with you to ensure every detail meets the agreed standards. Any required fine-tuning or minor changes are completed promptly before handover.
7. 🌱 Ongoing Care & Maintenance Support
Keeping Your Garden Looking Its Best
We offer optional ongoing maintenance and seasonal check-ins to ensure your landscape continues to flourish. From lawn care and pruning to irrigation checks or plant replacements — we’re here if you need us.
2. 📍 Site Visit & Concept Design
Measure, Assess, and Draft
Our designers visit your property to assess site conditions such as dimensions, slope, sunlight, and drainage. Based on this, we prepare a tailored concept design that reflects your vision, suitable for both function and aesthetics.
Our designers visit your property to assess site conditions such as dimensions, slope, sunlight, and drainage. Based on this, we prepare a tailored concept design that reflects your vision, suitable for both function and aesthetics.
3. ✍️ Final Design & Contract Agreement
Detailed Planning and Pricing Transparency
Once the concept is approved, we refine the design into a detailed plan, finalise material selections, and provide a clear and itemised quotation. After you review and sign the agreement, your project is scheduled and we begin pre-construction coordination.
Once the concept is approved, we refine the design into a detailed plan, finalise material selections, and provide a clear and itemised quotation. After you review and sign the agreement, your project is scheduled and we begin pre-construction coordination.
4. 🚜 Site Preparation
Earthworks and Ground Shaping
We mobilise excavators and other machinery, along with our skilled team, to clear, level, and shape the site. This essential groundwork ensures the correct fall for drainage and accurately defines the layout for all key landscape elements.
We mobilise excavators and other machinery, along with our skilled team, to clear, level, and shape the site. This essential groundwork ensures the correct fall for drainage and accurately defines the layout for all key landscape elements.
5. 🧱 Construction Phase
Hardscape First, Then Softscape
We execute the project in logical phases — beginning with hardscape (paving, retaining walls, structures, etc.), followed by softscape (plants, turf, mulch, irrigation). This ensures structural integrity and a harmonious final look.
We execute the project in logical phases — beginning with hardscape (paving, retaining walls, structures, etc.), followed by softscape (plants, turf, mulch, irrigation). This ensures structural integrity and a harmonious final look.
6. ✅ Final Walkthrough & Adjustments
Inspection, Testing, and Perfection
Once construction is complete, we conduct a final walkthrough with you to ensure every detail meets the agreed standards. Any required fine-tuning or minor changes are completed promptly before handover.
Once construction is complete, we conduct a final walkthrough with you to ensure every detail meets the agreed standards. Any required fine-tuning or minor changes are completed promptly before handover.
7. 🌱 Ongoing Care & Maintenance Support
Keeping Your Garden Looking Its Best
We offer optional ongoing maintenance and seasonal check-ins to ensure your landscape continues to flourish. From lawn care and pruning to irrigation checks or plant replacements — we’re here if you need us.
We offer optional ongoing maintenance and seasonal check-ins to ensure your landscape continues to flourish. From lawn care and pruning to irrigation checks or plant replacements — we’re here if you need us.