Common Ground Horticulture
Thoughtful garden design, expert plant care and sustainable solutions that support wellbeing and bring peace to everyday life.
About
With a background in aged care and a qualification in horticulture, I’ve always believed that gardens should be more than just aesthetic—they should be functional, healing and life-enhancing.
My journey led me to specialise in Therapeutic Horticulture, where I combine my understanding of wellbeing with my technical expertise in plant care. Whether I’m designing a sensory retreat, maintaining a complex vertical wall or installing smart irrigation, my goal is the same: to create sustainable green spaces that thrive and bring peace to the people who move through them.
My services
Design that heals. I create immersive gardens specifically designed to engage the senses—sight, scent, touch, sound and taste. These spaces are carefully crafted to reduce stress, improve wellbeing and provide a sanctuary for relaxation, reflection and connection with nature. Ideal for residential homes, aged care, healthcare and community environments.
Celebrating Australia’s natural landscape. Specialising in Australian native and bush tucker gardens, I design beautiful, low-maintenance landscapes that thrive in our local climate. Each garden is planned to support biodiversity, attract birds, bees and butterflies, and showcase the beauty and resilience of Australia’s unique plants.
Living walls, expertly maintained. I provide specialist vertical garden care including nutrient management, irrigation testing, pest and disease control, pruning and system audits to keep indoor and outdoor green walls healthy, vibrant and performing at their best throughout the year.
Watering with intelligence. I design, install, repair and optimise efficient irrigation systems that deliver the right amount of water where it is needed. The result is reduced water waste, stronger plant health and a garden that remains resilient throughout every season.
Professional care for thriving gardens. From seasonal pruning and soil improvement to plant nutrition, pest management and ongoing maintenance, I provide the specialist care needed to keep your outdoor spaces healthy, balanced and looking their best throughout the year.
Transforming gardens with thoughtful detail. I can refresh garden beds, install feature screens, improve planting, add mulch, edging, decorative rocks and feature pots, and solve practical garden problems to improve the beauty, function and longevity of your outdoor space.
Specialising in
Australian natives, bush tucker plants and sustainable gardening solutions that support people, wildlife and the planet.
Why Common Ground?
Get in touch
Contact Melissa to discuss your garden, arrange a site visit or request a quote.
