Notes on landscape.
Guides, answers and Sunshine Coast landscape practice from the LARK studio — landscape architecture, urban design and master planning, grounded in real project work since 1994.
What is landscape architecture? A plain-English guide
Landscape architecture is the design of outdoor places — from a private garden to a whole town centre. Here's what a landscape architect actually does, and how the discipline differs from landscaping and garden design.
How to choose a landscape architect on the Sunshine Coast
Hiring a landscape architect on the Sunshine Coast should feel like hiring an architect: qualifications, portfolio, fit, fee. Here's what to look for.
Coastal landscape design on the Sunshine Coast
Coastal landscapes on the Sunshine Coast have to handle salt-laden wind, cyclonic loading, high UV and sandy soils. Here's how good design gets it right.
Native plants for Sunshine Coast landscape design
The right native palette is the difference between a landscape that looks better every year and one that fails at year three. Here's what works on the Sunshine Coast.
The landscape master planning process, step by step
Master planning is where the long-term shape of a place is decided. Here's how a landscape master plan is developed, stage by stage.
Designing tourism landscapes on the Sunshine Coast
A tourism landscape is a first impression and a five-year investment at the same time. Here's what the best Sunshine Coast resort landscapes get right.
Residential landscape architecture: coast and hinterland
A residential landscape in Buderim or Maleny is a different design problem to one in Mooloolaba. Here's how coast and hinterland thinking diverge.
School and playground landscape design: FAQ
A good school landscape does more than tick a compliance box — it changes how kids move, play and learn every day.
Sunshine Coast planting palette: 30 proven landscape species
A working planting palette drawn from a built LARK Design project at Woombye — shade trees, screening shrubs, foliage plants, groundcovers and bio-retention species that actually perform on Sunshine Coast sites.
About the journal
- Landscape architecture, urban design, master planning and Sunshine Coast landscape practice — grounded in real project work. Browse the portfolio for the built version.