About Lacewing
Drawing inspiration from this beneficial insect, I design functional and beautiful outdoor spaces that encourage you to linger.
Hello and welcome to Lacewing Garden Design. I am founder and designer Sophie Klein.
At Lacewing Garden Design, I draw inspiration from a very special insect – the Green Lacewing. This beneficial and very beautiful insect is well-known for its ability to control pests such as aphids and mites, and plays an important role as a pollinator. Its presence in your garden is an indicator of a balanced and thriving ecosystem.
Emulating the Lacewing, I believe good design works in harmony with nature. I work with you to create a green space that is both functional and beautiful, and most importantly – suits your specific site, needs, budget and lifestyle. I take the time to engage in deep listening, observation and interaction to ensure the project is a success.
Whether it’s creating a new garden from scratch, renovating or reinvigorating your space, I will come up with creative solutions to ensure you can enjoy your garden the fullest. Every person, couple or family is different. I tailor designs to ensure that everyone can experience the benefit of spending more time outdoors, in a space that encourages you to linger.
Some landscape firms opt for a ‘Backyard Blitz’ approach. These gardens do look impactful upon installation, but often fail to thrive due to conditions, plant positioning, lack of maintenance and other common pitfalls. I avoid this all-too common scenario in a number of ways. Firstly, I engage in iterative design, which means designing in a step-by-step approach, and honing our plans as we go along. Secondly, I undertake an in-depth site analysis to ensure each plant is selected and positioned to thrive. Thirdly, I empower you, the home gardener, to take a hands-on approach– no matter your level of skill, confidence or time available.
I have a special passion for encouraging everyday gardeners, including novice-gardeners, to grow more edibles. With clever design and horticultural expertise, I can help you to grow more of your own food – whether that be starting out with a few potted herbs on your patio, to growing dwarf fruit trees and thriving annual veggie patches.
About Sophie
At the helm of Lacewing Garden Design is Sophie Klein. With a background as a social worker, musician and teacher, what sets Sophie apart is her creativity and knack for deep listening and communication.
Sophie is currently completing her Advanced Certificate in Garden Design through the Australian Academy of Garden Design, but she’s had her hands in the soil and involved in garden design since completing her Permaculture Design Certificate in 2008. Since then, she has been deepening her knowledge and skills in both edible and ornamental gardening and landscaping. She has developed a network of skilled tradespeople, including gardeners and hard landscaping specialists. Through these collaborations, they have created stunning gardens and satisfied clients. Sophie’s collaborators include a number of highly skilled women – often underrepresented in the field, but regularly punching well above their weight.
Contact
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