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Our Expert Team

Meet the dedicated individuals who make Plant Based Gardens a leading name in garden care and maintenance.

Ruth Owens

Chief Gardener

Ruth Owens is a passionate gardener with a wealth of experience in creating and maintaining stunning gardens. Her expertise and attention to detail ensure that every garden under her care flourishes.

Benton Taylor

Landscape Designer 

We are a small, hands-on business and choose to stay that way so quality never slips as we grow. Our long-term clients and strata committees stay with us for good reason: we know their sites, we are easy to reach, and we turn up when we say we will. We provide regular reports, clear feedback, and practical suggestions because the goal is not just to keep your garden going, but to help it thrive and improve over time. We want your garden to not only look good, but stay healthy for years to come, adding real value to your property rather than looking aged or neglected. We also offer group chats for keen garden enthusiasts, giving everyone a friendly, informal way to share ideas, ask questions, and have input into all garden needs. This approach has worked incredibly well for our existing clients and helps keep communication open, collaborative, and enjoyable – happy gardening.

About Benton

My name is Benton, and I started my gardening journey back in 2003, experiencing many different directions in the garden world. From the early days when battery tools were just emerging, through an eight-year drought, to large contracts with Warringah Council and smaller strata properties that are still with us today, I’ve seen it all. My main focus has always been to deliver a service that brings the best results for everyone, and over time, I believe I’ve cracked that formula. One key lesson I’ve learned is that communication is the number one rule — everything else is routine. I love what I do, and my passion shows through in every garden we transform.

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