Octopus Garden Design is a Newcastle NSW based company providing quality residential garden design and construction to Lake Macquarie, Newcastle and the Hunter region. We combine function and style to create beautiful and inviting gardens, both large and small.
Director Gerrad Everson grew up in Valentine NSW on the shores of Lake Macquarie near Newcastle having a passion for drawing, design and gardening.
From a young age he began designing garden concepts for his family and friends and went on to study Architecture at The University of Newcastle (opens new window).
Prior to completing his degree of Bachelor Science (Architecture) he felt drawn towards the landscape aspect of architecture, and the interaction of a building's location and surrounds to enhance the spaces inside and out.
After graduating he headed to Melbourne and studied Landscape Architecture at
The University of Melbourne (opens new window) completing a Post Graduate Certificate of Landscape Architecture and also completed several subjects towards a further degree whilst working for multi-award winning Australian garden designers - Jack Merlo (opens new window) and
Eugene Gilligan (opens new window).
In 2008, Gerrad and his family returned to the shores of Lake Macquarie bringing with him his years of experience, eye for detail, and a passion for creating simple and beautiful gardens.
Gerrad's commitment to high quality garden design and construction services are seeing Octopus Garden Designs rapidly gaining recognition as a leader in residential garden design in the Newcastle region. Gerrad is a member of the Australian Institute of Landscape Designers & Managers (AILDM) (opens new window).