Why should we engage Antony Konig Landscapes?
What is your preferred style of garden?
Can we do the work ourselves or get someone else to do it?
Do we have to get all of the garden done or just parts?
Will we get our money back that is invested in our garden?
When should I get my garden done?

Why should we engage Antony Konig Landscapes?

Antony Konig Landscapes can help your garden achieve its full potential as a good looking and pleasant place for to you relax and enjoy the company of family and friends.

The principal, Antony Konig, has excellent design skills with good vision and a grip on the practical realities of what can be achieved for a particular budget. Konig has horticultural qualifications to certificate and degree level. As a qualified bricklayer he is proficient in 'hard landscaping' such as walls and paths. Plants are chosen that complement each other, are suited to microclimate, and will stand the test of time.

Konig has been involved in the landscaping and building industries for over 25 years. He has adult education qualifications and will be able to explain concepts to you in simple language. Your input into the design of your garden will be highly regarded. By engaging Antony Konig you can look forward to great service and landscaping.

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What is your preferred style of garden

I admire gardens that are stylish, that fit in with the local landscape-including the buildings- and of course gardens that the owners and users of the garden enjoy. I don't like gardens that are 'boring' and predictable. Since arriving in Australia over 16 years ago I have been impressed with the great range of plants that grow here despite the sometimes very harsh Mediterranean climate. The 'outdoor room' is a reality that can, and should be, embraced by everyone. Comfortable chairs and cool drinks should be just as essential as a decent pair of secateurs for the serious and not so serious gardener. Low maintenance gardens are a must. The range of materials and products that can be used in the garden together with the incredible range of plants allows a fantastic opportunity to create great looking and relaxing gardens- that is my preferred style of garden.

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Can we do the work ourselves or get someone to do it?

Drawings and specifications can be drawn up that allow you to tackle some of the jobs if you desire and have the skills. Landscaping contractors, including AKL, will also be able to quote for jobs.

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Do we have to get all of the garden done or just parts?

For new houses you probably want to get all of the garden done at once but I can understand there might be budgetary constraints. You might decide to tackle your garden in stages, as time and budget allow. Older houses with established gardens might just need a spot here and there being revamped. Please ring or write and we can get talk about what can be achieved in your garden.

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Will we get our money back invested in our garden?

Yes! Your garden is an important part of your house. A good looking garden creates a positive first impression for home buyers and will certainly create interest in your property enabling you to sell quickly. That in itself is a significant advantage and solves half of the buying/selling equation.

So how much is a garden worth? (I'm assuming that 'garden' refers to all structures and work outside of the house.) Real estates estimate that a good garden can add 10 to 15 % of the value of a property. Knowing this, if you spend up to 10-15 % you are not going to overcapitalise. And with property prices increasing at an average of 10% pa , and no capital gains to pay on your principal residence, there is a strong financial argument for 'doing up' your outside.

One definition of a cynic is someone who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing. The real value of an attractive garden is the view and pleasure you get from it and not the dollars it might achieve in years to come.

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When should I get my garden done?

The garden is usually the last thing on people's minds. It should be the first! Unlike anything else you spend money on, except children of course, your garden just gets better. New cars, kitchens and carpets will soon be showing signs of wear. However, in your garden, the plants will be growing and maturing. Paths, ornaments and walls will be acquiring that patina of age that is really attractive and will be seamlessly blending into the whole garden effect.

If you are building from new then thinking about the garden from the planning stage is most important. Your house should be designed with the outside in mind, the garden shouldn't be something that is tacked on later.

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