Landscaping in Berwick

Berwick has two sides. There's the old village around High Street, with established homes, big trees and gardens that have had decades to grow (and sometimes get out of hand). Then there are the newer estates further out, like Timbarra and the streets around Eden Rise, where yards are younger and often still unfinished. We work on both.

Japanese maple planted in a white pot beside a new lawn and rock border

Established Berwick gardens

Older Berwick gardens often have good bones that are tired or overgrown. A "garden refresh" might include clearing overgrown beds and taking the green waste away, improving the soil, new planting and mulch, an irrigation system, and new paths or edging to tie it together. Wilson Botanic Park, built in an old quarry, shows how much a good design can do with a tricky site.

Newer Berwick estates

On newer blocks the priorities change. You'll usually want levels sorted, a retaining wall where the block steps down, paving or a deck off the living area, and turf the kids can actually use.

What clients have said

"Richmond and his team were professional, easy-going, and creative to work with on our garden refresh. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and every design challenge was met with a can-do attitude. SCL was always punctual, polite, and transparent about costs, quotes, and timelines. The project was managed end-to-end, from earth moving, rubbish removal, landscaping, and building custom structures, to sourcing plants, installing a fool-proof irrigation system, planting, and clean-up. The results speak for themselves: a beautiful, drought-tolerant garden that will continue to grow and evolve over the years."

★★★★★ Stephanie O

Services for Berwick homes

Garden makeovers, planting and mulching, irrigation, drainage, retaining walls, paving, concrete, decking, turf, excavation, and rubbish and green-waste removal. See the full list on our services page and more work in the gallery.

Nearby: Beaconsfield, Harkaway and Narre Warren.

Front yard with charcoal block garden bed edging, planting and stepping-stone paving

FAQ

Can you install irrigation as part of a garden makeover? Yes. We install irrigation, and it's often part of a garden refresh.

Do you do drought-tolerant gardens? Yes. The garden in Stephanie's review above is one. Good plant choice, mulch and irrigation all help a garden cope with dry summers.

Is the consultation free? Yes. We'll come and look at the garden and talk through ideas and budget at no cost.

Ready to refresh your Berwick garden? We're often booked a month or two ahead, so it pays to get in touch early. Call 0466 211 273 or contact us.