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

Ian Barker
Director
Interests: Spending time with family & friends at our farm
Favourite Sport: Skiing
Favourite Plant: Echinacea purpurea

Daniel Rawson
Design Manager

Daniel Rawson
Design Manager
Interests: Spending time with family & friends at our farm
Favourite Sport: Skiing
Favourite Plant: Echinacea purpurea

Anna Gibbs
Landscape Architect

Anna Gibbs
Landscape Architect

Brayden Murrihy
Landscape Architect

Brayden Murrihy
Landscape Architect
Interests: Spending time with family & friends at our farm
Favourite Sport: Skiing
Favourite Plant: Echinacea purpurea

Sandra Jacobsen
Accounts Manager

Sandra Jacobsen
Accounts Manager
Interests: Spending time with family & friends at our farm
Favourite Sport: Skiing
Favourite Plant: Echinacea purpurea

Chelsea Carden
Marketing Manager

Chelsea Carden
Marketing Manager
Interests: Spending time with family & friends at our farm
Favourite Sport: Skiing
Favourite Plant: Echinacea purpurea

Courtney Shell
Plant Buyer

Courtney Shell
Plant Buyer
Interests: Spending time with family & friends at our farm
Favourite Sport: Skiing
Favourite Plant: Echinacea purpurea

Madison May
Admin Assistant

Madison May
Admin Assistant
Interests: Spending time with family & friends at our farm
Favourite Sport: Skiing
Favourite Plant: Echinacea purpurea

Sharna Manktelow
Admin Assistant

Sharna Manktelow
Admin Assistant
Interests: Spending time with family & friends at our farm
Favourite Sport: Skiing
Favourite Plant: Echinacea purpurea

Steve Lowe
Landscape Manager

Steve Lowe
Landscape Manager

Georgia Martin
Landscape Assistant

Georgia Martin
Landscape Assistant

Connor Davidson
Landscape Supervisor

Connor Davidson
Landscape Supervisor

Lloyd Dowling
Landscape Supervisor

Lloyd Dowling
Landscape Supervisor

Ryan Gallagher
Landscape Supervisor

Ryan Gallagher
Landscape Supervisor

Chris Ruck
Qualified Landscaper

Chris Ruck
Qualified Landscaper

Mitch Dunn
Qualified Landscaper

Mitch Dunn
Qualified Landscaper

Breanna Smith
Apprentice Landscaper

Breanna Smith
Apprentice Landscaper

Courtney White
Apprentice Landscaper

Courtney White
Apprentice Landscaper

Oliver Dowling
Apprentice Landscaper

Oliver Dowling
Apprentice Landscaper

Sean Rodriguez
Apprentice Landscaper

Sean Rodriguez
Apprentice Landscaper

Paul Jones
Maintenance Manager

Paul Jones
Maintenance Manager

Alex Amos
Maintenance Assistant

Alex Amos
Maintenance Assistant

Callum Humphrys
Maintenance Supervisor

Callum Humphrys
Maintenance Supervisor

Rachel Kellar
Maintenance Supervisor

Rachel Kellar
Maintenance Supervisor

Joe Cummins
Maintenance Gardener

Joe Cummins
Maintenance Gardener

Walter Shuttleworth
Maintenance Gardener

Walter Shuttleworth
Maintenance Gardener

Gena Bruce
Apprentice Maintenance Gardener

Gena Bruce
Apprentice Maintenance Gardener

Nick Wright
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