Thoughtful native landscapes for custom Sunshine Coast homes.
We design resilient gardens that truly belong in South East Queensland. Walk through your future property in immersive three-dimensional virtual reality before anyone turns a single spade of soil.
Good design is about judgement, not just drawings.
Software can generate pretty garden layouts in seconds these days. The hard part is knowing what will actually work, what will survive our coastal weather, and what looks right alongside your home's architecture. That takes human taste, spatial discipline, and years of getting your boots muddy in local soils.
Regenerative Designs is an independent design studio run by me, Justin Nigh. When we work together, you are getting my personal judgement and a very specific point of view. I believe custom homes need gardens that are structurally sound, ecologically honest, and built to last. Because I am strictly a designer and not a construction contractor selling materials, I have zero financial interest in pushing expensive paving or high-markup nursery plants. I design what is genuinely best for your property.
How we approach your garden
Smart Spatial Design
Great gardens start with good bones. We focus heavily on spatial layout to create functional outdoor areas that feel like a natural extension of your house. We solve tricky sloped blocks, capture afternoon coastal breezes, and design creative privacy screening so you never feel overlooked by the neighbours.
100% Local Native Plants
Traditional formal gardens full of imported species usually struggle with our heavy summer downpours and salty coastal winds. We use plants native to the Sunshine Coast and South East Queensland. They thrive in our local soils without chemical fertilizers or constant watering, and they create a resilient living habitat that genuinely belongs here.
See Exactly What You Are Building
It is hard to read standard two-dimensional blueprints and picture how a yard will actually feel. We build a complete virtual model of your property instead. You can walk through the garden on your computer, see how afternoon shadows move across the grass, and make sure you love every detail before you spend any money on earthworks or builders.
Built for real life on the coast.
In an era where basic drafting is cheap and automated, the real value of a designer is having a trusted guide who understands the nuances of the local landscape. Our comprehensive master plans give your landscapers clear and uncompromising instructions, while our plant palettes ensure your garden gets better with age instead of becoming a high-maintenance burden.
Recognised work
Trusted by Homeowners.
“Justin did an amazing design for our garden. He took the time to really understand the vision we had and match that to the house and surrounding area. We could not be any happier with the finished result.”
— Ian & Jackie, Castaways BeachTHE FIRST STEP Let us talk about your property
I take on a limited number of custom residential projects across Noosa, the coastal strip, and the Hinterland each year. This keeps the studio focused and ensures I am personally involved in every single detail of your design.