How to get an accurate garden maintenance quote
The photos, measurements and details that help us understand the job and avoid back-and-forth.
Garden guides.
Straightforward, practical reading for looking after a garden in Wallan, Beveridge and Kalkallo, and for getting the most out of a quote.
Regular gardener or one-off tidy-up: which makes more sense?
When a one-off reset is the right call, and when shorter, planned visits work better.
How often to mow your lawn in Wallan, Beveridge and Kalkallo
Mowing frequency and cutting height through the year, by grass type.
When to trim hedges in Melbourne's outer north
The best times of year for hedge trimming, and how to keep a hedge dense to the ground.
Weeding and mulching: a simple routine for clay-soil gardens
When to weed, how much mulch to use and the common weeds to watch for.
How to tackle an overgrown garden clean up
A step-by-step order of jobs for bringing an overgrown yard back under control.
Planting new garden beds in clay soil
Timing, soil preparation and plant choices for new garden beds on heavy clay.
Setting up raised veggie garden beds
Position, size, soil and planting times for raised vegetable beds.
Removing shrubs safely: what to check first
Permits, pipes, roots and disposal: the checks to make before removing a shrub.
Rather we took a look?
Send a few photos of the garden and we'll tell you what's involved.