Landscaper in Ferntree Gully

Ferntree Gully is where Knox meets the Dandenongs. Down near the shops and the station, streets are fairly flat and suburban. Head towards the national park, the 1000 Steps and One Tree Hill, and the blocks tilt, the gum trees get bigger and the gardens get trickier. We work across both.

Aerial view of the green quarry lake and parkland at Ferntree Gully Quarry Recreational Reserve in Ferntree Gully

Photo: Bob Tan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Sandstone-look block steps with rock boulders and lawn at a new home entrance

On the flatter streets

Lower Ferntree Gully homes are mostly established family blocks. Many of these gardens have had a few decades to grow, so there's usually something worth keeping and something that needs to go. Typical jobs are backyard makeovers: a new paved or decked entertaining area, fresh turf, replacing tired garden beds, and swapping an old sleeper wall for something that will last.

On the foothill slopes

Closer to the park, the work is more about managing the slope:

  • Retaining walls and terracing to create usable flat areas
  • Steps and paths that stay safe and grippy in wet weather under the trees
  • Drainage to deal with run-off coming down from the hill
  • Decks to create outdoor space without heavy excavation
  • Shade-tolerant planting and mulch under established eucalypts

Good to know: bushfire risk

Homes near the Dandenong Ranges National Park are in a higher fire-risk area. If yours is one of them, think about where you put plants, mulch, timber and firewood near the house. The CFA's free "Landscaping for Bushfire" guide is a good starting point, and you can check your property's overlays on VicPlan.

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Nearby: Upwey, Rowville and Belgrave.

Alfresco paving, synthetic turf and timber planter boxes beside a covered patio

FAQ

Can you work under big gum trees? Yes, with care. We'll plan paths, walls and garden beds around the root zones of trees you want to keep. Some trees are protected, so check before removing any.

Is the quote free? Yes. We'll come and look at the site before quoting.

Can you take away the old garden? Yes. We remove rubbish, green waste and excess soil as part of the job.

Planning a Ferntree Gully project? We're often booked a month or two ahead, so it pays to get in touch early. Call 0466 211 273 or contact us.