Landscaping in Pakenham Upper

Pakenham Upper sits in the hills north of Pakenham. The area was once called Gembrook South, and the landscape is a big change from the estates down on the flat. Properties tend to be larger and the land rolls. Many homes sit on a cut into the slope, with paddocks, horse yards or bush beyond the house garden.

Timber sleeper retaining wall along a side boundary fence under construction

What hillside acreage usually needs

On a Pakenham Upper block the biggest wins usually come from making the slope usable and keeping water under control:

  • Terracing with retaining walls so you get a flat lawn, veggie patch or entertaining area instead of a bank you can't mow. We build in timber, concrete sleeper, block and rock. More on retaining walls.
  • Cut-and-fill tidy-ups around the house pad, where the original builder's batter has started to slump or wash out.
  • Steps and paths that are safe in wet weather, connecting the house, shed and garden.
  • Paving and decking to create level outdoor living space close to the house.
  • Planting and mulching to stabilise banks and cut down on weeding.

Bushfire planning

Many properties in the hills north of Pakenham have bushfire planning controls on them. You can check yours by getting a free Planning Property Report from VicPlan. If your place has a Bushfire Management Overlay, that can affect things like decking materials, vegetation removal and what you plant near the house, so it's worth knowing before you plan.

Access

Long driveways and gates to paddocks are normal up here. We'll check access when we visit and plan the job around it.

See everything we offer on the services page and some finished work in the gallery.

Nearby: Pakenham, Gembrook and Cockatoo.

Backyard with rendered raised garden beds, timber bench seating and paved fire-pit area

FAQ

Can you terrace a really steep section behind the house? Usually, yes. Terracing a slope with a series of lower walls is one of our main jobs.

Do you work on acreage, or only house gardens? Both. We do house gardens, shed pads and concrete slabs, drainage and driveway edges, and we can take away excess soil and green waste.

Will you come out to Pakenham Upper to quote? Yes. It's part of our service area, and quotes are free.

Got a slope that needs taming? We're often booked a month or two ahead, so it pays to get in touch early. Call 0466 211 273 or contact us to book a free on-site visit.