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Landscaping in the Lower North Shore.
On call. On time. On the tools.

Leafy harbour streets, steep blocks and sandstone everywhere.

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Round here

What we get called out for

  • Old retaining walls rebuilt
  • Steps and paths down steep blocks
  • Lawns that won't grow in the shade

Blocks fall steeply towards the harbour, so walls, steps and terraces hold a lot of gardens together. Soil is shallow over rock, which limits roots. Big trees and steep sides keep lawns and beds in shade for much of the day.

  • Wet ground

    moderate

    Ground that stays wet after rain

  • Slope

    high

    Sloping blocks that need walls and steps

  • Salt wind

    moderate

    Salt on the wind that burns leaves

  • Summer heat

    low

    Hot, dry spells that cook lawns and new plants

  • Shade

    high

    Tall trees and close fences that block the sun

  • Homes for sale

    high

    How often we get gardens ready to sell

This shows what's behind the calls we get in the area. It isn't a reading of your garden. Your place might be quite different, and we check the ground when we come out.

The ground round here

Soil: Shallow over sandstone

Thin soil over sandstone, with rock often just under the lawn.

Thin soil over rock. Roots run out of room, and walls often sit on rock.

That's the broad picture across the area. Soil can change from one street to the next, and new estates can have anything under them. We check yours on the day.

Gardens we mostly see

  • Terraced slopes
  • Sandstone walls and steps
  • Shady lawns
  • Harbour-side planting

Homes on steep blocks where the garden is a set of levels, held up by old walls.

Yours might be nothing like that. We look before we quote.

Cross-section of a garden. Plants sit on topsoil over subsoil. The sun comes in at an angle. Water runs through the topsoil to a drain. A buried pipe is marked with a flag before anyone digs.SUNTOPSOILSUBSOILPLANTSWATERPIPE MARKEDDRAIN
What we check on every job, wherever you are: soil, water, sun, drainage and what's under the ground.

Busiest jobs here

What we do most in the Lower North Shore

In order of how often we're called for them round here.

  1. 01 · Built

    Retaining walls

    Walls that hold the slope and stay straight.

    How we do it
  2. 02 · Built

    Paving, paths and patios

    Patios and paths laid on a proper base, so they stay flat.

    How we do it
  3. 03 · Garden

    Turf laying and lawn renovation

    New turf that takes, or a tired lawn brought back.

    How we do it

Also done here

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Suburbs

Suburbs we cover

Not a full list. If you're nearby and don't see your suburb, just ask.

  • Mosman
  • Neutral Bay
  • Cremorne
  • Lane Cove
  • Chatswood
  • Northbridge
  • Hunters Hill

Councils

North Sydney · Mosman · Lane Cove · Willoughby · Hunters Hill

FAQ

Lower North Shore questions

Do you cover all of the Lower North Shore?
Yes, including Mosman, Neutral Bay, Cremorne, Lane Cove and the suburbs around them. Not sure if you're in? Ring us and ask.
What do you get called out for most round here?
Old retaining walls rebuilt. Steps and paths down steep blocks. Lawns that won't grow in the shade. That's what we see most in this area. Your place might be different, so we check the ground before we quote.
How soon will I hear back?
A garden specialist rings you back in about 5 minutes during work hours. On that call we'll find a time to come and look.
What's the soil like in the Lower North Shore?
Thin soil over sandstone, with rock often just under the lawn. Thin soil over rock. Roots run out of room, and walls often sit on rock. Soil can change from one street to the next, so we check yours before we quote.

Elsewhere

Other areas we cover

Tell us what needs doing

Ring us or send it through. A real person picks it up, not a call centre.

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