Urban Earth Landscapes

Outdoor Spaces That Define
Luxury Living

Crafted with precision, designed for distinction, built to endure.

Welcome to Urban Earth Landscapes

Founded by Dave Short, Urban Earth is a boutique landscaping company specialising in high-end residential projects. With over 30 years of expertise, we design and construct outdoor spaces that elevate luxury homes and enrich the way you live.

Our specialist team of landscapers takes on only a select number of projects at a time, ensuring every client receives the attention, precision, and care their home deserves. From concept to completion, we manage the entire process so you can enjoy a seamless experience.

Partnering with Adelaide’s leading architects and builders, we deliver refined landscapes that stand the test of time. Known for reliable guidance, personalised service, and uncompromising workmanship, Urban Earth is trusted to bring ambitious outdoor visions to life.

Our Work in Focus

From sculptural pools to timeless gardens, each of our projects is an expression of careful design, craftsmanship, and lifestyle.
Every landscape is created with the same goal: to feel seamlessly integrated with the architecture it surrounds and to provide enduring value for years to come.

Trusted By South Australia’s Finest

Our reputation is built on strong partnerships and lasting relationships. We have proudly collaborated with premium builders and architects in the region.

Why Homeowners Choose Urban Earth

Landscapes led by experience, built on trust.

Proven Expertise

With 30+ years in the industry and an Advanced Diploma in Horticulture, founder Dave Short brings unmatched knowledge, skill, and reliability.

Personalised Service

A specialist team of landscapers that takes the time to understand your vision and ensures your project receives our complete focus.

Licensed & Accredited

Proud members of Master Landscapers SA and the Master Builders Association, upholding the highest standards in design, construction, and care.

Attention to Detail

Every stage, from concept to completion, is thoughtfully considered and executed with precision.

Trusted Reputation

Known for creating refined, timeless landscapes that endure, our work speaks for itself, and our clients choose us for peace of mind.

What Our Clients Say

Zoe Detmold
Medindie

Dave Short from Urban Earth Landscapes is great to work with, and genuinely committed to making sure we achieved the outcome we wanted. He is hard-working, reliable and flexible, always adapting to meet our needs throughout the project. His experience means that he had excellent suggestions before and during the project, which makes it so much faster to get the right result.

Dr Russell D Laver
Netherby

Thank you to Dave and the team at Urban Earth Landscapes.We are delighted with our garden’s transformation from dated, tired and overgrown, into a beautiful, green, functional space that we enjoy spending as much time in as possible.

The professionalism, communication, attention to detail and pace of undertaking and completing works were outstanding.
We very much appreciated the team’s friendly and respectful conduct, allowing the household to continue to function with minimal interruption and ensuring everything was left neat and tidy at the end of each day.
The finished product is of exceptionally high standard, and we would have no hesitation in recommending Urban Earth Landscapes to friends or family.

Outdoor Spaces That Define Luxury Living