PAAL GRANT
DESIGNS IN LANDSCAPING
Paal Grant Designs in Landscaping is a multi-award-winning company, who have been transforming contemporary garden design for over two decades. Paal’s highly considered designs reflect an artistic approach, drawing on his fine arts and design background, incorporating outdoor art, sculpture, custom furniture and furnishings into each project. The gardens created by the team at Paal Grant Designs in Landscaping are as much a work of art as a functional and inviting space. Gardens that complement and complete your home, foster connections to your natural surroundings and to one another.
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​Together with his wife Carmen, Paal leads the family-owned business, recognised as a pioneer within Australian landscape design. The scope of gardens developed by the team has been vast: from designing and constructing luxury rooftop and balcony gardens, to ambitious show gardens, large-scale residential projects & acreage properties, both in Australia and internationally.
The team’s work has been frequently showcased on the covers of Australia’s
premier landscaping and lifestyle magazines and featured in two seasons of the television series The Block.
OUR TEAM
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
PAAL GRANT
Establishing his design company over 20 years ago, Paal brings a rich background in fine arts and sculpture to every project. As a former Head of Sculpture at Wesley College in Melbourne, his creative foundation has shaped a distinctive design philosophy that continually pushes the boundaries of landscape design.
Paal personally designs and project-manages each garden, guided by the belief that strong design principles are essential to creating functional, beautiful, and enduring outdoor spaces. Inspired by the natural world, he is passionate about crafting innovative and sustainable landscapes that connect people to nature.
Under his direction, the company has achieved international acclaim and numerous prestigious awards, including:
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The Block — Winning Gardens
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Gardening World Cup Japan — Best Design (2015) & Silver Gilt (2016)
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Royal Horticultural Society of Victoria — Comeadow Award
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Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show — Gold Medal Winner (2009, 2010, 2012)
Beyond design, Paal channels his energy into running, weight training, and hot spin classes at Hot Temple. He also enjoys designing and handcrafting custom timber furniture and exploring ideas through 3D design. When he’s not creating, you’ll often find him walking his beloved Mini Foxie, Louie, or spending time with his three energetic teenage boys. Paal brings his creativity, discipline, and zest for life into every garden he creates.
DIRECTOR & OUTDOOR STYLIST
CARMEN GRANT
Carmen has been styling award winning gardens that families love for over a
decade. Her design focused approach, passion, and meticulous attention to detail drives her commitment to bringing people together. As an interiors specialist and colour consultant, Carmen curates furniture, soft furnishings and ceramics to complement and complete the entire project, always prioritising support for local creatives.
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With a passion for mindfulness, Carmen believes in the benefits of surrounding oneself with an inspiring, aesthetically beautiful environment. A mother of three busy boys, pinot gris enthusiast and supreme multi-tasker, Carmen also manages the business' marketing and social communities.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
DAMON PRENDERGAST
As our right-hand man, Damon thrives on the variety and challenges that come with his role: from constructing and managing small residential gardens, to large scale acreage projects. However, operating our Mini Digger is Damon’s happy place! Damon’s extensive landscaping experience and calm disposition in executing projects earn him the respect of colleagues and clients alike. With a great appreciation for the natural world, Damon is inspired and driven by the transformative process that landscaping has on a space.
As an accomplished athlete Damon ensures his health is given priority to support the physical nature of his role. When not on the tools, Damon is training and competing in Ultimate Frisbee at both national and international levels. He has represented Australia in the World Ultimate Club Championships on numerous occasions.