Cultivate + co. delivers landscape architecture across urban and rural landscapes, creating places that respond to their ecological + cultural context. Our projects focus on rewilding landscapes, regenerating ecosystems + cultivating resilient, connected communities.

“Landscapes today need to do more - to feed us, enlighten us + connect us while supporting the fauna + flora around us + building a more resilient world. That’s a lot but with intelligent design, anything is possible.” Robyn Renton

RURAL REGENERATION in PARKERVILLE

Native, water-efficient planting creates an inviting, restful landscape that encourages relaxation and enjoyment.

This 1.6-acre rural residential property has been thoughtfully revitalised from a neglected, previously tenanted landscape while preserving the distinctive post-modern character of the original garden. Guided by a clear long-term vision and considered stewardship, the project applies regenerative practices through weed management, revegetation, ecological restoration, and integrated productive food systems. The resulting landscape delivers significant gains in biodiversity, habitat creation, ecological function, and resilience to bushfire risk and climate change. Through strategic direction and ongoing custodianship, it provides exceptional sustainability benefits while supporting the wellbeing and evolving needs of an active young family.

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Lush, textural planting tones of green + grey complement the rich, locally sourced granite stone retaining walls
A layered mix of water efficient native + exotic species creates a textural yet structural cohesive poolside planting scheme, complementing the post-modern architecture
A productive vegetable + herb garden is complemented by perennial flowering plants that attract beneficial pollinators + pest controlling insects
landscape plan

20% of existing grassland has been converted to native vegetation, with 400 local Marri-Jarrah woodland plants achieving 80% survival rate without irrigation
A nature-rich, socially connected landscape demonstrating how gardens can support climate resilience, ecological repair, food security and wellbeing

URBAN MICROFOREST in COTTESLOE

A once-underutilised walled front garden in Cottesloe has been transformed into a cool, immersive urban microforest, creating a sheltered refuge from traffic, noise + the surrounding streetscape. Dense, predominantly native planting provides shade, filters air pollutants + supports biodiversity, while helping mitigate urban heat as the canopy matures. Thirteen trees across six species establish a layered forest structure suited to the site’s sandy soils and coastal climate. Key endemic species provide habitat and foraging resources for Carnaby’s Cockatoo, while strategically placed Casuarina creates a calming natural soundscape. Together, the planting + design create a resilient, biodiverse and restorative landscape that reconnects the home with nature.

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tree and large shrub plan
Initial planting undertaken in winter 2026, combining tubestock and small potted stock to establish the microforest.

VERGE REWILDING IN KARRINYUP

A previously underutilised irrigated lawn verge has been transformed into a diverse native landscape that enriches the streetscape + supports both community and ecology. A layered planting palette of endemic trees + shrubs responds to the local climate + nutrient-poor Cottesloe sandy soils, creating a resilient landscape with minimal soil improvement. Native planting provides habitat + seasonal interest, including foraging resources for Carnaby’s Cockatoo, while maturing street trees will provide shade + help mitigate urban heat. Carefully considered sightlines maintain connections to the bushland reserve opposite, while strategic planting balances openness, privacy + natural surveillance, creating a safer, more connected public realm.

native species
By activating the verge with purposeful planting and improving natural surveillance, the landscape also supports Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles, contributing to a safer and more connected neighbourhood.
water wise planting
A diverse selection of endemic species creates habitat and seasonal interest while supporting local fauna.