Student stories and work

STORIES

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Luke Marshall

Luke Marshall’s love for landscape design began in childhood, shaping his parents’ garden into paths, borders and trees from age ten. That passion led him to study at LCGD Melbourne, where he turned creativity into craft. Now, he designs gardens that transform both spaces and the people within them. We’re immensely proud of Luke’s success and invite you to follow along with his journey – @lukemarshall_landscapedesign

  • Modern backyard with square bushes, large planters, a water feature, and a concrete wall with trees and sky in the background.
  • A close-up of various green houseplants on a gray tiled surface, including a large glossy leaves with a round shape.
  • The image shows a garden bed with three neatly trimmed round bushes, a young plant with large green leaves, and a flowering plant with pale pink and cream-colored flowers. There is a stone wall in the background.
  • A garden scene with a tree trunk, green shrubs, purple flowers, and a brick wall in the background.

STORIES

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Emily Rubira

Emily Rubira is an award-winning landscape designer, whose work blends refined planting, lush greenery and a deep commitment to place and biodiversity. Transitioning from a corporate career, she completed her studies at LCGD Melbourne and quickly made her mark by winning a Gold Medal and Award of Excellence for States of Green at the 2025 Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show (proudly alongside fellow graduate Zoe Rush). Emily’s designs reflect both creativity and purpose, crafting outdoor spaces that captivate the eye, nurture the natural world and connect people meaningfully to their surroundings.

  • A lush garden area with various green plants, ferns, and flowers, with a pebble pathway leading to a pink stucco archway that contains a seating space with cushions and a collection of books and decorative items.
  • Interior of a grand, historic building with high ceilings and large windows, decorated with portraits on the walls and lush indoor garden filled with a variety of plants and flowers, and digital screens displaying information.
  • Nighttime view of a lush garden with various green plants and flowers, illuminated by landscape lighting, with a wooden fence in the background.
  • Three people standing in front of a floral backdrop with a neon sign that reads "Gowing Victoria." The group includes two men in suits and a woman in a denim dress, all smiling at the camera.
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Katherine Milson

During lockdown, Katherine turned her passion for gardening into a new career path. Seeking a more hands-on, creative study option, she joined LCGD Melbourne - “a launchpad to my new career.”

Now, she’s growing her business, Green Monday.

STORIES

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Andy Sargood

After completing the Garden Design Program at LCGD Melbourne and receiving the Student of the Year award, Andy Sargood has gone on to work with leading Victorian landscape architecture practice BWLA. His work reflects the strong design thinking and planting knowledge developed during his studies, and a commitment to creating thoughtful, contemporary Australian gardens.

STORIES

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Rachael Saulle

After completing her studies at LCGD Melbourne, Rachael founded Calibre Gardens, a practice dedicated to designing functional, thoughtful gardens that nurture wellbeing. Her shift from health science to landscape design reflects a lifelong love of nature and people. Explore Calibre Gardens.

  • A lush garden with pink and white flowers, green shrubs, and trees. There are two light green chairs in the background, set against a black picket fence.
  • A backyard with a swimming pool surrounded by a glass fence, a wooden deck, and a black pergola with outdoor seating, lush green trees, and a cloudy sky.
  • Close-up of various green succulents and plants, including tall, spiky cacti, in a garden bed.
  • A backyard garden with a wooden deck, green leafy plants, a small pinkish-red tree, and a black fence with vertical slats.
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Chin Liew

Chin Liew discovered garden design as a way to merge creativity, connection and curiosity. Transitioning from a corporate background, she now creates contemporary, expressive gardens that balance structure with softness and celebrate the dialogue between plants and people. Discover her Studio.

  • A backyard garden with a small pool, glass fence, lush greenery, and stepping stones on a well-maintained lawn.
  • A white gate and fence surrounding a garden with green plants and flowers, and a white brick wall with a utility box.
  • A garden scene with a black outdoor chair on a stone patio, surrounded by green plants, bushes, and flowers, with a decorative black metal fence and greenery in the background.
  • Urban rooftop garden with potted plants, flowering plants, and patio furniture with high-rise buildings in the background.

Gallery Overview

Backyard patio with a swimming pool, glass safety fence, wooden deck, seating area with white chairs and sofa under a black pergola, surrounded by lush green plants and trees.
Colorful garden bed with yellow and white flowers, green foliage, mulch, and garden lighting
An overhead view of a backyard with a small swimming pool, a hot tub, a patio area with chairs, greenery, and decorative plants.
A small garden space with lush green plants and ferns, featuring a stucco wall with an arched opening. Inside the arch, there are cups, a tray, and decorative pillows, creating a cozy nook. A gravel path with large stepping stones leads to the space,
A lush garden filled with various flowering plants, greenery, and some apple trees bearing ripe apples. There are jars of preserved jars on the right side of the image, surrounded by colorful flowers and foliage.
A white gate and fence with a garden filled with green plants and small flowers in front, and trees overhead.
A garden with a tall Japanese maple tree surrounded by lush green plants with large, glossy leaves, and a window with light blue curtains in the background.
A garden exhibition display with two tall information boards and various plants in the foreground. The boards are titled 'Border Garden Competition' and describe different garden themes and designers.
Narrow outdoor corridor with white textured walls, greenery growing along the right side, and two rectangular openings in the ceiling and wall showing trees and a swimming pool outside.
A variety of green plants, including ferns and large-leafed foliage, growing in front of a wooden fence with narrow vertical slats. A small garden light is visible at the bottom.
Hand-drawn landscape plan with house, driveway, trees, shrubs, walking paths, a pond, and garden areas.
Colorful garden bed with purple, red, and green plants and flowers.
Modern outdoor patio with a wooden dining table, six chairs, potted plants, and a built-in grill, surrounded by white walls and a stone floor.
A small garden pond with a stone decoration, surrounded by lush green plants and flowers, with a wire enclosure containing rocks in the background.
A tree with multiple branches and green leaves growing in front of a beige brick wall. There are bushes with green foliage and purple flowers at the base of the tree. A shadow of the tree is cast onto the ground and the wall, with a metal door to the
A modern outdoor backyard with white built-in seating, a small round red table, lush greenery, a fire pit, a swimming pool with a black safety fence, and a wooden pizza oven on the right side.
Sketches and watercolor paintings of a landscape, including a pond and trees, along with paint palettes and scattered painting supplies on a table.
Modern outdoor patio with potted plants, neatly trimmed bushes, and a pool with a concrete wall backdrop.
Garden pathway with gravel stones and large flat stepping stones, surrounded by various green plants and small flowers
A garden with potted apple trees, various colorful flowers, and a stone pathway.
Various green desert plants and ground cover in a landscaped garden.
A detailed engineering diagram of a backyard landscape plan, showing elements like a fence, plants, a swimming pool, retaining walls, a pizza oven on a concrete bench, and various retaining structures alongside labeled measurements and features.
A lush garden with pink and white flowering plants, green shrubs, and large trees in the background. Two light blue chairs are positioned against a black wooden fence, creating a peaceful outdoor seating area.
A small outdoor garden patio with potted plants, blooming flowers, a bench, and decorative fence panels in the background.
Interior of a grand, historic building with a high, decorated ceiling and large windows, featuring a garden display with various plants and flowers in the center. There are portraits hanging on the walls and a statue in the background.
A rooftop garden with various green plants and flowers, a red outdoor chair, a small matching table, and city buildings in background.
A lush backyard garden with a stepping stone pathway, diverse green plants, trees, and a swimming pool enclosed with a glass fence.
Three potted plants on a balcony with a black railing, trees and a blue sky with wispy clouds in the background.
A vibrant garden scene with various flowering plants, herbs in jars, a small stone pathway, and garden decorations.
A gravel backyard with large circular stepping stones leading to a wall with a hanging towel, surrounded by green plants and purple flowers.