Smart Landscapes
Smart Landscapes is your full-service landscaping solution. We design, build, and maintain beautiful gardens that will complement and enhance the architecture of your home. By working with one company for all your landscaping and gardening needs, you ensure excellent service, clear communication, and the best possible outcome for your garden every step of the way.
Craig McLachlan
Director
Craig was born in country Victoria and grew up on a family farm. He worked in golf course construction and maintenance for over a decade before being offered a role working for a local landscaper. Craig liked the industry and could see the demand for landscaping work on the Peninsula, so about 6 months later he started his own business, originally called Smart Turf & Irrigation.
More than 15 years later, Smart Landscapes is now an established and well-respected full-service landscaping company offering landscape design, landscape construction and garden maintenance services to clients on the Mornington Peninsula. Craig is known for his professionalism, his dedication to delivering the best possible outcomes for his clients, and his genuine love for landscaping and horticulture.
Outside of work, water skiing, golf, mountain biking and kite surfing are Craig’s recreational pastimes of choice, as well as spending time with his family. In his twenties and thirties, Craig competed nationally in the slalom discipline, which probably set him up well for the twists and turns of life as a business owner!
Craig leads the three divisions of the Smart Landscapes team with assistance from Justin, Tim, and Nick, who run the design, construction, and maintenance divisions respectively.
Justin Mosedale
Lead Designer
An inherent passion and talent for design saw Justin choose to study a range of design disciplines, from graphic design to furniture design, before his love of the outdoors and using his hands drew him to a career in the landscape industry. In 2006, he started a Landscaping Apprenticeship and studied Certificate III in Horticulture (Landscape). He then found work with one of the state’s top landscape design and construction companies, Ian Barker Gardens, further developing his love for landscaping whilst working on projects throughout the eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
In 2015, he made the move to the Mornington Peninsula and joined the Smart Landscapes team. Here, he began to combine his passion for design with his love of landscaping, transitioning from working on site to the office and becoming the company’s in-house Landscape Designer.
Justin’s affinity for plants and horticulture is seen through his refined and considered approach to planting design. Justin’s many hobbies and interests outside of work include music, art and visiting galleries, and exploring national parks and beaches along Victoria’s coastline.
Tim Hoffmann
Lead Landscaper
Tim’s passion for building spaces drew him into a career in landscaping, where he has thrived helping create outdoor living spaces for Smart Landscapes’ clients. Tim brings to the team a long history of designing, planning, and building spaces for people to enjoy.
Tim’s skills in his hands on lead role for our landscape projects were honed through many years working in the events industry where he was responsible for creating, building and managing experiences and spaces of all shapes and sizes. He has paired those skills with a passion for outdoor spaces and revels in the process of bringing our landscape designs to life. Tim is a natural problem solver with a very strong work ethic and a high level of attention to detail, attributes which serve him well in his role as the on-site lead for Smart Landscapes clients during the construction phase of their landscaping project.
Tim loves the combination of the hardscape aspects of his job such as decking, paving, and architectural concreting, with the subtlety and softness of native coastal planting designs. Outside of work, you’ll most likely find Tim surfing or pottering around at home in the garden or workshop.
Brett Rainey
Lead Landscaper
With over 20 years of experience in the landscaping industry, Brett is a hard-working professional who brings skill, passion, and reliability to every project. He has a genuine love for working outdoors and enjoys building high-quality structures that add real value to a property. Brett is committed to client satisfaction, taking the time to understand each vision and deliver results that exceed expectations.
Known for his friendly attitude, strong work ethic, and attention to detail, he approaches every job with pride and craftsmanship. Outside of work, Brett enjoys playing golf and spending quality time with his family—keeping a balanced and grounded approach to both life and work.
Jasmine Hill
Lead Gardener
A short career as a professional planter in the landscaping industry sparked Jasmine’s love of working outdoors. This passion led her to complete a Certificate III in Parks and Gardens and become a qualified horticulturalist, all while gaining hands on experience in some of Melbourne’s highest profile gardens.
Working in award winning gardens inspired Jasmine to develop the skills required to maintain highly detailed landscapes, with a particular interest in topiary and plant shaping. Her planting background also strengthened her project management, leadership, and training abilities, while giving her the expertise to plant at a professional standard. Jasmine always aims to work closely with clients to meet and exceed their expectations for the care of their properties.
A love of native Australian plants and coastal landscapes drew Jasmine to Smart Landscapes after moving to the Mornington Peninsula. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her partner, bushwalking, photography, and working on her cars.
Meet our team
Zach Clarke
Landscaper
Corey D'Alton
Landscaper
Libby Rawlins
Landscaper
Tara Quinn
Landscaper
Blake Stevens
Gardener
Blake Stevens
Gardener
Georgie Edwards
Admin Assistant