Landscaping in Koo Wee Rup

Koo Wee Rup is built on what used to be the Koo-Wee-Rup Swamp. It took around ninety years of drains and channels to turn it into the market-garden country it's known for today, including asparagus and the potatoes the town once held a festival for. That history matters for your garden. The ground here is flat and low-lying, and the challenge isn't slopes. It's water.

Paved courtyard with square raised planter and pergola on a new build

Landscaping where water has nowhere to go

On flat, low ground, rain doesn't run off quickly. It sits. That's why Koo Wee Rup yards often have soggy lawns, puddles against the house and paving that turns green. Before anything pretty goes in, we look at:

  • Falls and levels. Even a gentle fall built into paving and lawn areas moves water away from the house.
  • Drainage. Ag drains, gravel trenches and pits that carry water to your stormwater point. Drainage is a big part of what we do (see our Rowville drainage job).
  • Raised garden beds. Lifting beds with sleeper or block edges gives plant roots drier soil to grow in. Our retaining wall materials work well for this.

Good fits for Koo Wee Rup properties

  • Paved or concreted outdoor areas with proper falls
  • Natural turf on a well-prepared, built-up base, or synthetic turf with a free-draining base
  • Garden beds with plants that cope with wet winters and dry summers
  • Paths to the clothesline, shed and chook pen that you can walk on in July

See all our services and some finished work in the gallery.

Nearby: Cardinia, Pakenham and Nar Nar Goon.

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

FAQ

My lawn is under water every winter. Is it fixable? Usually it can be improved a lot. The fix depends on whether the water is coming from the roof, the neighbours or the ground itself. We'll look on site and explain the options.

Is synthetic turf a good idea on wet ground? It can be, as long as the base underneath drains properly. If it doesn't, synthetic turf just hides the problem.

Do you travel to Koo Wee Rup? Yes. It's part of our service area, and quotes are free.

Sick of the soggy backyard? We're often booked a month or two ahead, so it pays to get in touch early. Call 0466 211 273 or contact us for a free on-site quote.