• Testimonial

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    ... Upon first contact with Nick I knew I was working with someone whom took personal pride in his work and reveled in the challenges of each of his client's projects. It became clear when talking with Nick that he doesn't see what he does as work - he sees what he does as challenging art and design, where the landscapes are his canvases and the driveway his signature. I've never met anyone with as much vision and enthusiasm for garden and driveway design as Nick...

    If you are looking for a unique personality in your garden and driveway design, with natural gardens framing and featuring around your house, then look no further than Nick Florio and his Team at AGDD. You'll be blown away by the gardens and driveways that Nick and his Team produce, which in my opinion are beyond comparison in terms of quality, beauty and enjoyment.

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    In October 2010 I decided that it was time for a new driveway and garden at my property in Croydon, which resides in the Outer East of Melbourne with mt Dandenong ten minutes up the road. My neighborhood is quiet with plenty of native tress in the surrounding area.

    I had a specific vision for what I wanted to achieve at my property, with its many mature native tress and surrounding "bush" feeling at the back of the house. I wanted to retain the inviting and relaxing feel of the surrounding environment, and steer away from the structured concrete landscapes that I often saw used at properties around my neighborhood. I wanted something unique , something special - something that people would stop to look at as they walked past.

    I spent a great deal of time searching for someone who was "on the same page" as me, and shared in my ideas with regard to a natural driveway and landscaping design. After much searching I found Nick Florio from Australian Garden and Driveway Design

    Upon first contact with Nick I knew I was working with someone whom took personal pride in his work and reveled in the challenges of each of his client's projects. It became clear when talking with Nick that he doesn't see what he does as work - he sees what he does as challenging art and design, where the landscapes are his canvases and the driveway his signature. I've never met anyone with as much vision and enthusiasm for garden and driveway design as Nick

    Nick spent a great deal of time showing me his past design work and photos, and discussing the kind of things he aims to achieve with each of his landscaping and driveway designs for his clients. My initial conversations with Nick were very insightful and valuable. During our time discussing what I wanted, I found that we quite clearly shared in the same vision, which was to achieve a high-end, natural driveway and garden design that would make people just stop and say: "Wow!"

    Nick and his Team went to work on my property with enthusiasm, energy and respect. I was impressed beyond words when I saw the gardens and driveway take shape. I commented to Nick halfway through the project that "your work has surpassed even my own expectations" - which was high praise from someone like myself whom is a bit of a perfectionist. Nick replied: "You ain't seen nothing yet" - and he was right

    The final stages of my landscape and driveway design saw the completion of amazing built-up garden features with magnificent hand-picked rocks laid out in a way as though nature had intended it. Nick conceived a unique sleep and red-gum fence design at the front of my property which zig-zagged along the boundary and was framed by outstanding Colorado toppings and native plants. My driveway came up beautiful and as solid as a rock with AGDD's unique stabilised Colorado mixture with Lilydale toppings. The gardens out the front and back invite you to pull out a chair and just enjoy them with a drink in your hand - which is what every garden should be about.

    If you are looking for a unique personality in your garden and driveway design, with natural gardens framing and featuring around your house, then look no further than Nick Florio and his Team at AGDD. You'll be blown away by the gardens and driveways that Nick and his Team produce, which in my opinion are beyond comparison in terms of quality, beauty and enjoyment

    Thank you Nick and Team - I'm pleased more than words can say.

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    Mr Kim Jack
    Croydon

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    From inspecting our driveway, Nick suggested and agreed to lay down Lilydale stabilized Colorado Toppings. Understanding the urgency of the job, Nick arranged for our job to commence the following Friday. And within two days, our driveway was transformed from a nightmare, to a clean and beautiful driveway complimenting our garden and surrounds. And we are ever so grateful to Nick for coming through with his promise. We now have a complete package to offer, a beautiful home, garden and driveway.

    Our gratitude to Nick Florio and his team at Australian Garden & Driveway Design for achieving such a pleasing result. Clearly from the before and after photographs of our driveway, one can...

    From inspecting our driveway, Nick suggested and agreed to lay down Lilydale stabilized Colorado Toppings. Understanding the urgency of the job, Nick arranged for our job to commence the following Friday. And within two days, our driveway was transformed from a nightmare, to a clean and beautiful driveway complimenting our garden and surrounds. And we are ever so grateful to Nick for coming through with his promise. We now have a complete package to offer, a beautiful home, garden and driveway.

    Our gratitude to Nick Florio and his team at Australian Garden & Driveway Design for achieving such a pleasing result. Clearly from the before and after photographs of our driveway, one can only agree that a beautiful natural result was achieved.

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    Olinda

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    We had very specific requirements for our feature sleeper wall entrance to match our pathway and house design. We knew this would be quite different to anything you had done before, yet you assured us this would not be a problem... ... Your unique blend of Lilydale toppings and cement was just what we were looking for to compliment our surrounding native garden and home.

    We left for Fiji on Tuesday and you started immediately Wednesday morning and completed the job that same night just before a very heavy and long rainfall. Next morning both you and my Dad were there to check for any signs of movement and there was nothing. No movement at all and no more slipping of car tyres or...

    We had very specific requirements for our feature sleeper wall entrance to match our pathway and house design. We knew this would be quite different to anything you had done before, yet you assured us this would not be a problem... ... Your unique blend of Lilydale toppings and cement was just what we were looking for to compliment our surrounding native garden and home.

    We left for Fiji on Tuesday and you started immediately Wednesday morning and completed the job that same night just before a very heavy and long rainfall. Next morning both you and my Dad were there to check for any signs of movement and there was nothing. No movement at all and no more slipping of car tyres or getting bogged. There is no longer a requirement for 4 wheel drive cars only at the base of our driveway. Everyone can now drive up and down perfectly in any car or bike. Amazing!!! Well done.

    What a wonderful surprise we had 2 weeks later returning to our newly transformed driveway, it looks amazing. The colour is fantastic, the cream lifts the colour of our house and blends beautifully with the environment.

    Thank you once again Nick and your wonderful team, David and I would not hesitate to recommend you and your business to anyone. You met our budget and exceeded our expectations.

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    Mt Eliza

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    Nick discussed how it could be renovated using materials that were compatible with a natural environment and a native garden. Included in our requirements was the provision of attractive bluestone retaining walls and bluestone that would line the driveway.

    It was obvious from the outset that Nick was passionate about his work and the quality of his product. Both of the tasks that Nick undertook were completed to our total satisfaction, and delight, and they have considerably enhanced the appearance of our home and our garden.

    During the process, Nick's team worked cooperatively together to achieve the final result and they proved to be a conscientious and capable group....

    Nick discussed how it could be renovated using materials that were compatible with a natural environment and a native garden. Included in our requirements was the provision of attractive bluestone retaining walls and bluestone that would line the driveway.

    It was obvious from the outset that Nick was passionate about his work and the quality of his product. Both of the tasks that Nick undertook were completed to our total satisfaction, and delight, and they have considerably enhanced the appearance of our home and our garden.

    During the process, Nick's team worked cooperatively together to achieve the final result and they proved to be a conscientious and capable group. Consequently, the final result was outstanding.

    Throughout the process, Nick kept me informed of the process and procedures that he was implementing.

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    Beverly
    Frankston South

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    I am truly delighted with the wonderful work Nick did to improve the driveway. I love the natural look which blends in with the garden, it truly enhances the appearance.

    I would like to thank Nick and the boys.

    
    Park Orchards

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    Please pass on my gratitude to the team from (then) Australian Garden and Home Express Pty Ltd. for a thoroughly job well done.

    From the beginning of the job I found them professional, co-operative and hard working. I was extremely pleased with the extra emphasis in giving the job that special finish on the top of the steps and the end of the sleepers. I am glad I chose your company too, because the job was done promptly after consultation with no fuss.

    Again I wish to thank you for the garden I can be proud of now.

    
    Knoxfield

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    Many thanks to Nick, Brent and team for a wonderful job. The Lilydale Toppings complement the now and future plantings of native garden and the flat surface make it a lot easier walking, all done in an afternoon. Great result.

    Raymond Searle
    

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    We were very impressed with your friendly, helpful advice and your high standard of work. Your presentation was outstanding. The appearance on the day of quotation was impressive and very business like.

    You were the only company that gave us references and photos of your actual work, on that alone you already had our business, plus the fact that your quote was of a higher quality of work than our other quotations

    I have no problems in referring you to my friends and family.

    Maxine Dalbrun
    Lilydale

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    It is now over 6 months since your company reconstructed our driveway and I thought you might be interested to know that it is still looks as if the work was done only yesterday.

    A couple of months after the driveway was laid, our granny flat was removed, and this of course involved heavy vehicles. Not only that, one of the vehicles managed to get bogged and a heavy duty towing vehicle was required. This had to be parked on the driveway to pull out the bogged vehicle and we were concerned as to how our lovely driveway would survive. We were more than pleased to see that no damage at all was done, not even the faintest indentation where the tow truck was parked. This of course was due...

    It is now over 6 months since your company reconstructed our driveway and I thought you might be interested to know that it is still looks as if the work was done only yesterday.

    A couple of months after the driveway was laid, our granny flat was removed, and this of course involved heavy vehicles. Not only that, one of the vehicles managed to get bogged and a heavy duty towing vehicle was required. This had to be parked on the driveway to pull out the bogged vehicle and we were concerned as to how our lovely driveway would survive. We were more than pleased to see that no damage at all was done, not even the faintest indentation where the tow truck was parked. This of course was due to your very professional technical expertise when the original work was done.

    Thanks again Nick for your expertise and the enthusiastic performance of your gang, and be assured that we will have no hesitation recommending you to any other person requiring this type of work.

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    Dick & Rosa Howland
    

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    Mr Nick Florio and his team recently provided us a beautiful new driveway for our country retreat.

    After careful discussion of our needs and our perception of the new path having to blend in with the informal “Old world look” of our garden, a slightly winding pathway was created allowing the undulating edges to blend with the existing green...

    ...The new path now blends in beautifully with the garden as if it had always been there and is a definite asset to our property.

    We can highly recommend the work of (then) Australian Garden & Home Express Pty Ltd.

    N & R Riffert
    Toorak

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    Joy and I express our sincere appreciation to all involved in the reconstruction of our driveway.

    The advice given as and the speed in which the task was completed deserves commendation. The finished product is highly satisfactory and enhances the approach to our home. The use of agapanthas to soften the edge of the driveway is an action we would not have considered. It was pleasing to have Toni visit to view the surfacing during progress. Her comments were highly favourable and commendable.

    Thanks to all involved for you promptness and efficiency. We would thoroughly recommend the team to anyone considering driveway construction and re-construction.

    Colin & Joy Krause
    Karralla Court

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    What had been a pot holed, rutted clay bog caused by the trucks and materials of a recently finished extension became an attractive, neat and most importantly of all clean driveway, in no time.

    It was a relief how accurately you picked up on our wish to keep the front of the house as natural as possible. The side garden you created out of available rocks, sleepers and plants showed true style, flair and understanding. Best of all though was your energy and enthusiasm. Just standing and talking to made all sorts of possibilities seem achievable and the more we talked the ideas came through thick and fast.

    When we are ready to get started again the only people we will have...

    What had been a pot holed, rutted clay bog caused by the trucks and materials of a recently finished extension became an attractive, neat and most importantly of all clean driveway, in no time.

    It was a relief how accurately you picked up on our wish to keep the front of the house as natural as possible. The side garden you created out of available rocks, sleepers and plants showed true style, flair and understanding. Best of all though was your energy and enthusiasm. Just standing and talking to made all sorts of possibilities seem achievable and the more we talked the ideas came through thick and fast.

    When we are ready to get started again the only people we will have back are you and your crew. I’ll look forward to seeing more of your lovely and original work and to have the best looking garden in the street.

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    Helen F.J
    Summen Hills Cres

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    We are Managing Agents of the Body Corporate situated at Rolaine Close, Lilydale.

    Under instruction from the Committee of the Body Corporate we recently engaged the services of Australian Garden & Driveway design to undertake landscaping and car park preparation in the common area.

    Many of our owners have expressed complete satisfaction with the work, being happy with the speed of service and the quality of work undertaken.

    W R Jenkins
    Body Corporate Administration PTY LTD

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    We, Lou and Anna Musilli are delighted customers who can highly recommend Nick's great and unique designs in any amazing transformation in regards to any garden or driveway. As Nick and his team show outstanding enthusiasm and commitment in their approach to their workmanship, results have proved Nick's experience and confidence has allowed a high standard of work to be produced.

    Australian Garden and Driveway Design enable satisfaction for both their customers involved and their team. Their extensive designing and preparation prior to the project is performed to the smallest and accurate detail to ensure quality work is achieved at all times.

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    We, Lou and Anna Musilli are delighted customers who can highly recommend Nick's great and unique designs in any amazing transformation in regards to any garden or driveway. As Nick and his team show outstanding enthusiasm and commitment in their approach to their workmanship, results have proved Nick's experience and confidence has allowed a high standard of work to be produced.

    Australian Garden and Driveway Design enable satisfaction for both their customers involved and their team. Their extensive designing and preparation prior to the project is performed to the smallest and accurate detail to ensure quality work is achieved at all times.

    Australian Landscaping and Driveway Design have constructed a new and exciting garden for us. They have incorporated some spectacular features, which now give more character to our home. Their end results are unique. We have no hesitation in recommending Nick and his team to make your garden as perfect as ours.

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    Lou & Anna Musilli
    Montrose

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    Our property on the Olinda-Monbulk Road needed the paths and driveway rebuilt due to extensive damage done by heavy rains.

    Prior to contracting you we had contacted several landscapers seeking quotes for various driveways and garden construction elements. Whilst some had been willing to undertake the resurfacing of the driveways, none had been willing to construct the garden works.

    You said you were willing to both resurface the driveways and paths and build the unique barrel and stairway we wanted. The stabilized form of the Lilydale Toppings you used was successful in stabilizing the drive and paths and your construction of the barrel retaining wall and steps was...

    Our property on the Olinda-Monbulk Road needed the paths and driveway rebuilt due to extensive damage done by heavy rains.

    Prior to contracting you we had contacted several landscapers seeking quotes for various driveways and garden construction elements. Whilst some had been willing to undertake the resurfacing of the driveways, none had been willing to construct the garden works.

    You said you were willing to both resurface the driveways and paths and build the unique barrel and stairway we wanted. The stabilized form of the Lilydale Toppings you used was successful in stabilizing the drive and paths and your construction of the barrel retaining wall and steps was excellent. The job looks fantastic, and was completed as you promised, the design involved unique construction elements and was a difficult job but at no stage did we have difficulty obtaining your co-operation with changes. The end result was unique and beautiful.

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    Phill & Madeleine
    Olinda-Monbulk

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    Thank you Nick, and team for our new driveway, not only does it look good, but driving on it is a pleasure. Coming home is a real treat, and the natural stone look enhances our rejuvenated garden, that now needs more work done, to complement the result of your team's hard work.

    Marcia and Peter
    Langwarrin

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    Just a short letter to let you know what a pleasure it was to have availed of your services. From the beginning, talking to Tom, through to the end we have enjoyed a level of service and professionalism not often experienced in many industries today, tinged with your extra personal touches Nick. Commendations to Peter and his offsider who were a delight to have working here as part of the overall team, ensuring a quality product was delivered to ourselves (who have not tested this kind of driveway construction before) in a most courteous and charming manner.

    It has been a rewarding experience watching our driveway transform into a thing of beauty, and I will be certainly be...

    Just a short letter to let you know what a pleasure it was to have availed of your services. From the beginning, talking to Tom, through to the end we have enjoyed a level of service and professionalism not often experienced in many industries today, tinged with your extra personal touches Nick. Commendations to Peter and his offsider who were a delight to have working here as part of the overall team, ensuring a quality product was delivered to ourselves (who have not tested this kind of driveway construction before) in a most courteous and charming manner.

    It has been a rewarding experience watching our driveway transform into a thing of beauty, and I will be certainly be speaking most highly of your services and what I believe to be great value for money! Well done!

    Thankyou again for your outstanding services. Hope to use your services again in the future.

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    Caroline & Andy
    Mooroolbark

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    Lincoln and myself would like to thank you and your company for all the hard and creative work you have done to our home. It has added great value to our property.

    Thank you for giving us your time with the planning and cost of our garden. You spent many hours going through what we wanted and what your company could offer. Your time was greatly appreciated.

    Your ideas and creative mind certainly shows in your work. The placement of rocks and choice of native plants are excellent. It was hard to imagine our backyard being so beautiful and functional... Not only is our backyard wonderful but we now have a lovely front yard. Looking out to the street is now a gorgeous...

    Lincoln and myself would like to thank you and your company for all the hard and creative work you have done to our home. It has added great value to our property.

    Thank you for giving us your time with the planning and cost of our garden. You spent many hours going through what we wanted and what your company could offer. Your time was greatly appreciated.

    Your ideas and creative mind certainly shows in your work. The placement of rocks and choice of native plants are excellent. It was hard to imagine our backyard being so beautiful and functional... Not only is our backyard wonderful but we now have a lovely front yard. Looking out to the street is now a gorgeous sight...

    Thank you once again for all your time and hard work.

    We would certainly recommend your company to our friends.

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    Lincoln & Kelly
    Montrose

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    I write to thank you and to congratulate you on the absolutely amazing transformation of my front garden, from a barren, uninteresting space to the wonderland I asked you to make it.

    In 1970, Ellis Stones designed the garden for our then new home, and made it a place of natural beauty, with rocks, sleepers, Lilydale toppings and sensitive planting.

    Whilst the internal courtyard gardens have survived virtually intact, I have for some years tried to find someone sympathetic to, and knowledgeable of the way Ellis Stones saw landscape so that my front garden might be restored to something like its original beauty...

    ...So I now have, not only a driveway of stable...

    I write to thank you and to congratulate you on the absolutely amazing transformation of my front garden, from a barren, uninteresting space to the wonderland I asked you to make it.

    In 1970, Ellis Stones designed the garden for our then new home, and made it a place of natural beauty, with rocks, sleepers, Lilydale toppings and sensitive planting.

    Whilst the internal courtyard gardens have survived virtually intact, I have for some years tried to find someone sympathetic to, and knowledgeable of the way Ellis Stones saw landscape so that my front garden might be restored to something like its original beauty...

    ...So I now have, not only a driveway of stable Lilydale toppings, but also a brilliantly restored front garden which actually surpasses the design, beauty and interest of the original. The transformation is stunning and it has become a place of peace and respite for me. I believe Ellis Stones would have been delighted and impressed - as I am, constantly!

    Thank you again, Nick.

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    Bruce Dence
    The Dench Group

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    ... At the time, “hurricane Nicholas” was hitting the north west of Australia, and when our driveway was soon to be inundated daily with another load of mulch, soil, rocks, pebbles, sleepers, barrows, buckets and the “Dingo”, we nicknamed our garden Nicholas as our own “Hurricane Nicholas”.

    Nick had described his vision for re-establishment, based on the garden designs of Edna Walling & Ellis Stones (both of whose work we were familiar with) and despite the absence of any formal plan, we accepted nick’s undertaking to work to materialising his verbalised vision to our mutual satisfaction within a capped quote, covering a defined disturbed area...

    David L Mayor
    W.E Green

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    Some time ago a young Nick Florio worked hard to put in our garden. The palms around the pool have grown to their mature height. One afternoon my wife Joan showed me a brochure left by Warren for Classic Colorado Toppings and seeing the photo of Nick, I Said OK, Let’s go ahead and get the driveway and carport done.

    It’s all finished and looks great. I’m sure David Chancellor the architect who designed our home back in 1962 would be impressed.

    The speed and concentrated work done quickly and professionally showed that Nick Florio and his son Brent have all the answers to a driveway and surrounding problems.

    One day I hope to have the rest of the half acre...

    Some time ago a young Nick Florio worked hard to put in our garden. The palms around the pool have grown to their mature height. One afternoon my wife Joan showed me a brochure left by Warren for Classic Colorado Toppings and seeing the photo of Nick, I Said OK, Let’s go ahead and get the driveway and carport done.

    It’s all finished and looks great. I’m sure David Chancellor the architect who designed our home back in 1962 would be impressed.

    The speed and concentrated work done quickly and professionally showed that Nick Florio and his son Brent have all the answers to a driveway and surrounding problems.

    One day I hope to have the rest of the half acre done, this will set the house off in its true surroundings.

    Thanks Nick and your team.

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    Bill Green and Joan
    

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Uniting your home and garden

Australian Garden and Driveway Design is one of Australia’s true premier driveway and landscape design and installation experts

Nick Florio, the director and lead designer at AGDD has been transforming gardens and driveways in Victoria for over 20 years. Taking pride in his work, you are sure to receive a design that is nothing less than first class.

Throughout all of our work we use only the highest quality natural, permeable, non-toxic landscaping and driveway materials possible, such as our exclusive Colorado toppings, plants, mossy feature rocks and sleepers.

Due to our artistic and natural approach, clients often ask us to integrate their decking, carports, verandas and pergolas into the driveway and landscape design. We design and install these structures, using our own in-house design team.

Our highest intention is to integrate your garden, home and driveway naturally, to create one harmonious natural landscape.