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About Urban Habitat Landscaping

Urban Habitat Landscaping is all about creating beautiful, functional, and environmentally sound landscapes in Perth. Specialising in urban ecology, I design outdoor spaces that not only look stunning but also support local biodiversity. My passion for landscaping began with transforming underutilised verges – often dry and weed-filled – into thriving native gardens that attract wildlife, aid pollination, and require less water than your average lawn. Whether it's a native verge or a full landscape overhaul, I bring science-based, sustainable solutions to your urban habitat.

Native Grass Tree
Field of flowers in Kings park, Western Australia
Native Western Australian Cats Tail Bush
Tim Del Borello selfie for Urban Habitat Landscaping

About Tim

I am a passionate gardener and ecologist with a keen eye for design. My background in marine biology, zoology, and environmental chemistry has given me a deep understanding of Western Australia's diverse ecosystems. As a taxonomist and ecologist, I’ve worked across the Southwest, the Pilbara, and the Swan Coastal Plain, studying the intricate relationships between plants, animals, and their environments.

This ecological perspective is the foundation of my landscape design. I believe that a garden should be both visually striking and environmentally mindful—enhancing biodiversity, supporting local wildlife, and thriving in its natural setting.

Currently, I am pursuing a master’s degree in marine biology, focusing on the restoration of WA’s seaweed and kelp forests. This research, funded by Kings Park and UWA, complements my passion for ecological restoration on land. While completing my studies, I’m running Urban Habitat Landscaping part-time to bring sustainable, beautiful landscapes to life.

Our Services

Verge Landscaping in Western Australia. Perth Verge Design and Garden, Perth Gardens

Verge Conversions

Verge Landscaping in Western Australia. Perth Verge Design and Garden, Perth Gardens

Garden Maintenance

Verge Landscaping in Western Australia. Perth Verge Design and Garden, Perth Gardens

Landscape Design

Perth Reticulation in Landscape Design

Reticulation Installation

Recent Projects

Before and After

Front Yard Landscaping in Western Australia. Perth Verge Design and Garden, Perth Gardens
Front Yard Landscaping in Western Australia. Perth Verge Design and Garden, Perth Gardens
Front Yard Landscaping in Western Australia. Perth Verge Design and Garden, Perth Gardens
Front Yard Landscaping in Western Australia. Perth Verge Design and Garden, Perth Gardens
White metal fence with decorative spikes next to a large tree and sparse garden bed. A street and parked vehicles in the background.
Suburban street with white fence, parked car, garden bed, and tree under a clear blue sky.
A narrow yard with a paved walkway, mulch-covered garden bed, green trash bins, a metal fence, and a house exterior with visible brick and windows. A clothesline with hanging laundry is in the background under a blue sky.
Garden bed beside metal fence with green plants and mulch on the ground, next to a paved walkway.
Outdoor area with a white metal fence, adjacent house with large window, and paved patio; greenery and blue sky in the background.
White metal fence with small shrubs in front, patio cover and house in background, trees and blue sky above.
Outdoor patio area of a brick building with a balcony, a lattice screen, potted plants, a small garden, and a patio chair.
A small porch area with a variety of potted plants, a wooden lattice for climbing plants, and a garden bed with additional greenery. An upper balcony with a railing overlooks the area, featuring various household items and a chair. The building is ma
Stone and wood fence with greenery behind, sunny day, grass in foreground.
Garden with artificial grass, brick and wood fence, and lush green hedges under a clear blue sky.
Backyard area with outdoor couch, brick patio, garden hose, and grass patch.
Brick pathway next to a metal fence with planted greenery in mulch
Small patio area with potted plant, green garden hose, and tiled steps.
Small outdoor garden with mulch, plants, stepping stones, a wall-mounted faucet, and a green hose.
Front yard with green grass, a large tree, a wheelbarrow, a rake, and hedge trimmer on the ground, with a gray car parked on the street.
Residential street with landscaped garden, trees, parked cars, and sidewalk
Mulched area with a tree on a street corner, small plants along the edge, potted plants, and a green trash bin nearby. Sidewalks and lush greenery in the background.
Garden bed with tree and colorful flowers
Garden with brick wall and vegetation
Garden with red and purple flowers by a brick wall
Garden with lush green plants along a brick and tile path, bordered by a black metal fence, and a view of trees and a neighboring building with solar panels in the background.
A garden bed with mulch and pink flowering plants next to a black metal fence.
Outdoor scene with garden plants, a yellow-lidded recycling bin, brick pathway, and blue sky.
Brick patio with two trash bins beside a red brick house, lush green bushes, and flowering tree under clear blue sky.

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