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You have a [garden] dream and
you’re itching to finally get started...

 

IT TAKES MORE THAN A DRAW FULL OF DOODLES, OR FOLLOWING HUNDRED’S OF DROOL WORTHY INSTA FEEDS OR  BINGE WATCHING ALL 7 SEASONS OF ‘backyard blitz’ TO SUCCESSFULLY design you dream garden.

 
 

Nobody is magically born knowing how to design a great garden, not even garden designers…

Design can be learned… 

That’s where The Zen Reno comes in.

The Zen Reno is a garden design education hub designed to educate and support their dream to have an beautiful and functional garden to complement their dream home

Because everybody deserves a beautiful garden regardless of their design skills, budget or their location…

 
 
 

Hi, I'm Sarah

 
 
I help homeowners just like you, get the outdoor room they love, love living in, and one that just works for you and your family.  

If you want to understand the process of garden design without having to get a uni degree or hire an expensive designer and you want it served up plain and simple,  without the ‘fluff’ and the BS but with all the inspo you could want  [it’s your dream- inspo is NOT optional]

I’m your girl with over 20 years of experience ready to guide you through this adventure so you can confidently get this show on the road…and become the envy of your friends and family to boot….

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Let me guide you

 
 BEEN THERE, DONE THAT…AND I’LL SHARE WITH YOU 
 
 
 
 
 I have a double degree in Landscape Architecture if your wondering about my credentials…

Over my career, I’ve worked on and ran landscape projects of every type and size…

And worked in landscape firms large and small…

And over that time, at every social gathering people would hear what I did and would proceed to pick my brain….

[Being a designer is a little like being a doctor. People constantly ask for advice and help…]

 
 
 
 
 

"Designing your garden should be fun"

Garden design demystified

 
 
 
 

There’s a few misconceptions floating out there about garden design… that i want to dispel…

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 If you Google ‘ how to design a garden’ and the majority of information revolves around plants and gardening which are not the same thing as garden design… BTW
 
 
 
 
 
  • You don’t need to be a Green thumb to have a beautiful garden… I’m not and I do
  • There are 'rules' to garden design and rules can be learned… stick around i'll teach you all about them…b to have a beautiful garden… I’m not and I do
  • Garden design is a process…and understanding that process, is a great starting point…
  • You can have a beautiful functional garden regardless of where you live and regardless of your budget…you just need to know where to focus your energy and resources in the right places…
  • You don't need to be a skilled designer…remember design can be taught…
  • You don’t need to hire a expensive designer… if you have a guide helping you out.. sharing knowledge…
 
 
 

This is what I do, it’s what I love and what I’m good at…

Enough talk its time for some action…Let’s do this…

 
 
 

What our students are saying

Our yard was a total nightmare. We had no clue about what to do, let alone where to start. Sarah was amazing, she knew exactly how to transform our garden from an overgrown mess into the beautiful oasis we envisgaed.
Karla
Undertaking a garden makeover is really daunting, particularly as we aren't avid gardeners. We wanted something unique that reflected us and our lifestyle..What we got exceeds our expectations and is a wonderful asset to our home.
Michael & Jane
Sarah created an amazing outdoor room for us. We feel like we're on holidays every day!! Would recommend.
John & Margaret
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