My Verandah is a Brisbane based boutique landscape architecture studio specialising in the design of lush, subtropical gardens; created from the heart.

Welcome to My Verandah

At My Verandah, we are passionate about designing beautiful gardens that are functional, easy to care for and most importantly spark joy! We believe gardens should enrich, invite and elevate.

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A Personal, authentic approach.

A garden designed by My Verandah enhances the outdoor living spaces of a home, which is integral to living in subtropical climates such as South East Queensland. My Verandah has a natural tendency to veer toward the design of the lush and layered, subtropical cool, retreat from the heat, style of gardens; working with each client to develop a unique design that is simply special, appropriate and beautiful.

During a consultation with My Verandah, you will meet with landscape architect, Johanna MacMinn. The process begins with a visit to your garden and conversation of your desired outcome. After the initial meeting; creative suggestions, guidance and advice, are offered. An encouraging and collaborative discussion takes place and a mood board is assembled, with ideas for your garden. Once Johanna has discussed initial ideas with you, a plan for your new garden can be designed and shared with a team of garden makers, to be built and brought to life.

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Small Space Gardening Solutions | Vertical Gardens Brisbane

Vertical gardens are a perfect solution for greening courtyards and balconies – they jazz up boring walls and act as a focal point to draw the eye through a space. Where space is limited, green walls are a brilliant way to introduce plants into a courtyard or balcony where there is no room for a conventional garden or pot.

Sri Lanka - An island of Gardens

When I was younger, I was consumed with my love of worldwide travel. I worked as a flight attendant while in university and beyond so that I could easily take off on my next globetrotting adventure. Eventually more responsibilities and commitments crept into my life; a mortgage, a career and motherhood curbed my wanderlust. Fast-forward to 2018 where a series of synchronicities brought me back to my deep love of travel and exploration.

Gardens of Hawaii

It turns out Hawaii is an amazing destination for those of us who love a variety of landscapes. It is a magical, powerful and immensely spiritual place to visit. Hawai’i also called The Big Island, remarkably is home to 11 of the world's 13 climatic zones. The landscapes range from lava deserts, fertile farmland, lush jungles, cool mountains, warm beaches, and the occasional erupting volcano.