Our story

When Steven Ford started Forever Green 27 years ago, he had a genuine desire to offer his clients more. Steven wanted the essential university qualifications to pair with his immense creativity.

After ten years of extensive study, which included:

  • Advanced Certificate in Horticulture
  • Diploma of Applied Science in Urban Horticulture
  • Bachelor Applied Science in Horticulture (Honours)
  • Masters in Horticulture
He was able to partner his hands-on landscaping creative talents, with a solid educational background. This provided him with a broad understanding of the landscaping industry.

Steven Ford

Director of Forever Green HCS

With years of experience up his sleeve and hundreds of landscaping projects, Steven understands the ins and outs of the landscaping industry. He’s built strong connections within his trade and has an exceptional understanding of what works and what doesn’t; something you only acquire with experience and time spent in the industry.

Creating a better industry

Steven is passionate about bettering the landscaping industry standards. He is a long-time member and newly appointed board member of Landscaping Victoria and also volunteers at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, and Pool and Spa shows.

Steven’s commitment to his projects is demonstrated through his exceptional customer service skills and high standard of work. He combines good old-fashioned service with years of experience, to ensure your landscaping vision becomes a reality.

Steven is a registered building practitioner with a Limited Domestic Builders license in structural landscaping (DB/L39724) and a member of the Master Builders Association of Victoria and Landscaping Victoria (LV04017).

Master Builder Forever Green HCS

See our projects brought to life

Brighton Beauty

Relax in style in this outdoor oasis with this recently completed project in Brighton. The design concentrated on maintaining some of the existing hard and soft landscaping component of the property while introducing a range of new elements to provide a touch of sophistication to outdoor spaces that craft a seamless blend of poolside luxury and captivating landscaping, turning the outdoor front and backyard spaces into entertaining havens.

Toorak Backyard Design and Construction

A modern garden design that included several zoned elements to the overall garden design. It included retaining walls, pool installation, zoned areas for entertainment, as well as poolside relaxation. Topiary shrubs strategically planted along the pool and in front of the retaining wall give a sense of balance.

Japanese Themed Courtyard

This project included the front yard and several internal courtyards. The emphasis was to have the plants framed when viewing the courtyards from within the home. Not only was the plant selection an important part of this design but also the garden lighting placement.

Coastal Landscape Design

This corner property in beachside, Mentone had a mixture of Spotted Gum timber fence and upright Cypress posts highlights a level of sophistication while also providing an aesthetically pleasing feel to the property.

Inner-city Courtyard

This inner-city apartment was transformed into a useable garden space. The floating Spotted Gum Seat and the Technifirma Metalbark Pavers provide a level of sophistication while also complementing the existing surroundings.  The garden lighting was used to create an inviting ambience.

Court Yard Retreat

This small courtyard provides a level of privacy, seclusion, and inviting outdoor space. The design aimed to produce a seamless connection from the indoor living area to the expansive outdoor entertainment area, which was complemented with a backdrop of planting that combines style and lushness.

Hamptons Chic Property

This lush garden design complements the luxurious Hamptons chic property. A spectacular feature is the undercover outdoor deck area which provided a seamless connection from the indoor to outdoor zones. The stainless steel outdoor alfresco kitchen provides a layer of sophistication and functionality to the overall landscape design.

Heritage Front Yard

Designing the right look for your front yard you need to ensure that it enhances the entry to your home. By selecting the right plants it will complement the look of the house, adding value and appeal to your home. ⁠This formal style garden was designed to complement the facade of this heritage home. It has a formal structure that brings the visitor into the area.

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