Our services
Landscape Design Services
landscape design
We can provide landscape plans for all of your residential and industrial projects. Preparation of landscape plans is an essential part of the planning application process. We work across all of metropolitan Melbourne and various regional areas. We work with architects, building designers, developers and town planners to create landscape plans to meet the needs of every client.
Arboricultural assessment reports
A Preliminary Assessment Report is the starting point for your development project. This is an assessment of all of the trees on the site and its surrounds and provides Council with the information that it needs in the context of the planning scheme and local laws. This enables Council to determine which trees can go and what has to stay and will inform your architectural designs.
Pre-purchase site appraisal
Looking at a potential development site to buy? We can advise on what trees can likely be removed and those that may have to stay so you can make an informed decision prior to Auction day and be confident about what is possible for the site.
ON-SITE ARBORIST SUPERVISION
Some works within close proximity to trees may require Arborist supervision. This is often a condition of the planning permit.
TREE MANAGEMENT PLANS/ CONSTRUCTION IMPACT ASSESSMENTs
Once your plans have been submitted, depending on the site; Council may ask for a further report which looks at potential impact on any retained trees, how impact can be minimised and how retained trees will be protected during works
COUNCIL LIASON AND VCAT EXPERT WITNESS
DB Horticulture will often liaise directly with Council officers where required to work through tree issues which can sometimes be quite complex. If things don’t go smoothly and it turns out that VCAT is the only way to progress your application, this is an area we are experienced in too.
Who we are
Tanya burgess
Tanya, Co-Director and Landscape Designer at DB Horticulture has always had a keen interest in both design and horticulture.
In 2017, Tanya decided to further her passion for gardening and follow her creative path by enrolling in both a Diploma of Landscape Design and a Diploma of Horticulture, with the vision of expanding the services of DB Horticulture.
Before becoming a Landscape Designer, Tanya had a long and successful career in Business Administration. These highly developed skills and experience were instrumental in establishing the DB Horticulture business when it started in 2013.
Contact Tanya:
0403 770 974 | tanya@dbhorticulture.com.au
Damien Burgess
Damien established DB Horticulture in 2013 after a long and diverse career in local government. With over 25 years of experience managing trees and open space in the public realm and privately, Damien is highly regarded for his technical skills, project management expertise and commitment to customer service.
Following many years of hands-on experience in horticulture and tree management, Damien moved into Open Space Management and has developed tree policies, strategies, master plans and planting plans for many of Melbourne's premier parks, gardens, boulevards and streetscapes.
Damien has provided technical tree advice on some of Melbourne's most high profile projects including CityLink, Federation Square, Melbourne Museum and the Geelong Gateway Project. He has also been a guest-lecturer in Urban Design and at the University of Melbourne's School of Parks Management.
Damien holds formal qualifications in Horticulture and a Graduate Certificate in Arboriculture from the University of Melbourne's Burnley College. He has tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, post graduate qualifications in Business and holds the International Society of Arboriculture's Tree Risk Assessment Qualification.
Contact Damien:
0422 999 754 | damien@dbhorticulture.com.au
Recent projects
Chateau yering
DB Horticulture was recently engaged by the Ly Keys Group to undertake an arboricultural assessment of several historic trees within the grounds of Chateau Yering in the Yarra Valley for future Hotel development works.
heidelberg west
DB Horticulture recently provided a Landscape Design for a site in Heidelberg West which was formerly the Australia Post Delivery Centre. This industrial development features rain gardens and all plants and trees specified are indigenous to the local area.
belgrave heights
Working with Millar Merrigan, DB Horticulture has provided arboricultural services to the Belgrave Heights Christian School as part of the ongoing upgrade works being undertaken. This includes assessment of over 100 indigenous and exotic trees on the site.
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