Between our lead team of 4 we have amassed approximately 60 years of experience in the horticultural industry, each with our own specialty knowledge and interests.
Ben
Director / Project Manager / Landscaper / Designer
Ben has been involved in the horticultural industry all his adult life. He has filled many roles in this time, everything from labouring in plant production facilities to general manager of a successful retail nursery.
Ben has achieved a Bachelor of Applied Science specialising in horticulture (University of QLD) and is a passionate and knowledgeable palm and tropical plant specialist. Ben collects rare palms both as a business and a hobby. He is in the exciting process of creating a brand-new display garden on his property at Ormeau.
Ben fulfils numerous roles for Tropiscapes including – team management, consultant, designer, project manager, plant brokerage, material sourcing, quoting and installing.
“The hard work is always worth the end result and the customer satisfaction”
Kerry
Head Designer / Project Manager
Kerry has obtained a Diploma in Horticulture and has 15 years in the horticulture industry with much of that time dedicated to garden design.
She has a real flair for creating lush tropical gardens, drawing on her experience in Floristry to sculpt out spaces with foliage. She is always on the lookout for new plant species and ideas to incorporate into her designs. Kerry takes great pride in all aspects of her work. She has a reputation for developing excellent client relations and delivering beautiful garden concepts.
Kerry’s roles within Tropiscapes include: Consultation, Head of Design, plant sourcing & brokerage, and quoting.
“Plants have a calming effect and improve well-being”