Meet Jerry & Sarah

Adelaide’s Design–Build Landscaping Team

O'Connell Landscape and Construction team standing in a professionally landscaped garden in Adelaide

We’re a husband-and-wife team creating outdoor spaces that look beautiful and work hard every day. From thoughtful garden design to quality construction, we deliver landscapes tailored to South Australia’s climate and your lifestyle

Our Story

O’Connell Landscape & Construction grew from a simple idea: gardens should be personal, practical and enduring. Based in Adelaide, we combine design thinking with hands-on craft to turn ideas into places you’ll actually use and love.

Our logo and brand identity were designed by Maya Studios — see their case study to learn more about the thinking behind our visual style.

As fully licensed landscape contractors in Adelaide (BLD330060), we bring reliability, local knowledge and professional service to every project

Our Approach

Hand-drawn landscape concept plan with central lawn, paved area and pergola, stepping-stone path, water feature with mirror, magnolia, jasmine, rose garden and espalier citrus.

Design-led, client-focused

Every project starts with listening. We translate your brief into clear concepts, drawings and planting palettes that suit your home and maintenance goals.

Beautifully landscaped garden with curved stone seating, lush planting and stepping stone path in Adelaide

Native Australian garden with drought-tolerant plants, ornamental grasses and feature rocks in Adelaide

Built to Last

Detail matters. Solid sub-bases, correct falls, proper drainage and tidy workmanship mean your paving, walls and decks look good and stay that way.

Climate-smart planting

We favour resilient, water-wise mixes — natives and Mediterranean species — for seasonal interest, shade and privacy that thrive in Adelaide conditions.

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How We Work ?

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Brief & site visit

We walk the site, discuss how you want to live outdoors and define scope, budget and style.

Concept & itemised quote

You’ll see options and finishes, then receive a fixed, itemised quote with clear timelines.

2

Build & handover

We coordinate trades, keep sites tidy and hand over with simple care notes so your garden thrives.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Modern backyard with spa, tropical plants, timber screening and circular stone pavers in Adelaide

Costs vary because every site is different — earthworks, site access, and existing levels all impact pricing. For a detailed assessment tailored to your property, contact us to learn more.
Timeframes depend on how much planning we do together and on booking trades, materials and deliveries…Learn more.
Yes — Adelaide’s hot, dry summers make efficient irrigation essential. We include a professional irrigation system…Learn more.

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Where We Work ?

We service Adelaide and nearby suburbs including Norwood, Unley, Burnside, Glenelg, Hyde Park, Goodwood and surrounds.

Tell us about your space and ideas — we’ll bring design insight and reliable delivery.

Contacts us

Adelaide Landscaping Reviews

"Such an amazing transformation. Sarah and Jerry delivered a garden that was beyond our expectations. We now have a space that is relaxing and has extended our entertaining space. Thanks O’Connell Landscape. No problem recommending them."

Matthew Lees
"Jerry and Sarah have been absolutely fantastic in designing and constructing our new garden, and we can’t wait to see it grow to realise its full potential! They both worked very hard to prepare the site and organise all of the beautiful plants, and we recommend them most highly. Thank you Jerry and Sarah."

Rosalie Pearson
"Sarah and Jerry are a star team completing design, earthworks, complex carpentry for our decking, irrigation, and all plant selection and planting. We love our garden so much! Highly recommend this amazing team."

Hannah Myles