Ian Barker Gardens is a landscape design, construction and garden maintenance company based in Canterbury, Victoria. Founded by Ian Barker in 1996,
the Ian Barker Gardens team has a wealth of experience and knowledge, offering you a level of professionalism unsurpassed in the landscaping industry.
Our complete in-house service allows us to manage the entire process of creating your dream garden, ensuring you have a stress-free and enjoyable experience.
We understand that every client has different needs. So, whether you’re looking for an entire landscape solution, a brilliant garden design, construction works or
regular garden maintenance, Ian Barker Gardens will work with you to create a beautiful, functional and timeless garden that you will love waking up to.
Our Team
Ian Barker
Director
Daniel Rawson
Associate Director
Brayden Murrihy
Senior Landscape Architect
Anna Gibbs
Landscape Architect
Gillian Ashley
Landscape Architect + Horticulturist
Madison May
Studio Manager
Chelsea Carden
Marketing Manager
Courtney Shell
Plant Buyer
Sandra Jacobsen
Accounts Manager
Sharna Manktelow
Admin Assistant
Steve Lowe
Landscape Manager
Ryan Gallagher
Landscape Supervisor
Oliver Dowling
Landscape Supervisor
Chris Ruck
Qualified Landscaper
Mitch Dunn
Qualified Landscaper
Breanna Smith
Apprentice Landscaper
Courtney White
Apprentice Landscaper
Sean Rodriguez
Apprentice Landscaper
Paul Jones
Maintenance Manager
Alex Amos
Maintenance Coordinator
Rachel Kellar
Maintenance Supervisor
Joe Cummins
Maintenance Gardener
Walter Shuttleworth
Maintenance Gardener
Gena Bruce
Apprentice Maintenance Gardener
Nick Wright
Apprentice Maintenance Gardener
Awards
2021
The Design Files Awards - Landscape Design Finalist and Commendation
2020
The Design Files Awards - Landscape Design Finalist
2017
Landscaping Victoria - Hard Structures in the Landscape Winner
Landscaping Victoria - Residential Landscape Construction ($150,000 - $300,000) Winner
Landscaping Victoria - Residential Landscape Construction ($300,000+) Winner
2016
Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show - Gold Medal in Show Garden Category
2015
Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show - Gold Medal in Show Garden Category
Horticultural Media Association - Best Use of Plant Life Award at Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show
2014
Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show - Silver Medal in Show Garden Category
2013
Whitehorse Business Award - Medium Business
Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show - Gold Medal in Show Garden Category
2012
Landscaping Victoria - Residential Landscape Construction (up to $75,000) Winner
2011
RHS Chelsea Flower Show (UK) - Silver-gilt Medal
2010
Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show - Bronze Medal in Show Garden Category
Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show - Bronze Comeadow Award for Design
RHS Chelsea Flower Show (UK) - Gold Medal
2008
RHS Chelsea Flower Show (UK) - Gold Medal