01Landscape Design
Site-based garden plans that suit period homes, mature trees and established layouts. See landscape design.
Landscaping Surrey Hills VIC
Local landscaping for period homes and established gardens.
TXR Landscaping Contractors provides landscaping across Surrey Hills VIC 3127, from front garden refreshes and side paths to new lawns, retaining walls and complete backyard transformations. Every project is planned around the property’s soil, levels, drainage, existing trees and how you want to use the space.
Surrey Hills is a leafy inner-eastern suburb known for its Victorian, Federation and interwar homes, tree-lined streets and generous established gardens. Many properties combine character frontages with mature trees, clay soil and sloping rear yards, so landscaping here needs to respect what’s already there while making the space work better.
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Our Landscaping Services
Choose a single improvement or combine several services into one coordinated project.
02Front Yard Landscaping
Lawns, paths, hedging and planting that suit character streetscapes and heritage frontages. See front yard landscaping.
03Backyard Landscaping
Family-friendly and entertaining backyards planned around shade, slope and existing trees. See backyard landscaping.
04Garden Landscaping
Garden bed renewals and new planting that refresh tired gardens while keeping their established feel. See garden landscaping.
05Side Path Landscaping
Narrow side passages turned into clean, practical routes with aggregate, stepping stones, edging and planting.
06Turf Installation
New lawns with soil preparation and drainage suited to heavier clay ground. See turf installation.
07Paving
Patios, courtyards, entrances and garden paths in materials that suit period homes. See paving.
08Retaining Walls
Timber, concrete sleeper, block and stone walls for sloping rear yards and terraced gardens. See retaining walls.
09Decking
Outdoor living areas that connect older homes to the garden, often across a change in level. See decking.
10Landscape Construction
Complete projects combining walls, paving, decking, turf and planting under one plan. See landscape construction.
11Garden Maintenance
Ongoing mowing, hedge trimming, garden bed upkeep and seasonal tidy-ups.
Landscaping for Period Homes and Established Gardens
Surrey Hills grew in stages. Development followed the railway’s arrival in 1882, slowed during the 1890s Depression, then picked up again after the Whitehorse Road tramway was extended in 1916. That history shows in today’s streets, with a mix of Victorian villas, Federation homes and interwar houses on a range of block sizes.
Landscaping that suits these homes usually means:
Parts of Surrey Hills are covered by heritage overlays. For example, the Union Road Residential Precinct (HO534) runs between Whitehorse Road in the north and Guildford Road and Montrose Street in the south, and another precinct along Union Road south of Canterbury Road has also been identified for heritage protection.
Heritage Overlays and Tree Rules
In heritage areas, changes visible from the street, such as front fences, paving and some front-garden works, may need council approval. Large canopy trees can also be protected under council tree rules.
Surrey Hills is split between the Cities of Boroondara and Whitehorse, so the rules depend on which council your property falls under. We check for heritage overlays and tree constraints during the quote, so you know what’s involved before work is booked.
Residential Landscaping
We work on Surrey Hills homes of every era, from original period houses to renovated family homes and new builds. Typical projects include:
- Front garden makeovers with lawn, hedging and new paths
- Backyard transformations combining lawn, paving, decking and planting
- Side path upgrades for narrow access areas
- New lawns with clay soil preparation
- Retaining walls and terracing for sloping blocks
- Ongoing garden maintenance
Where mature trees and established garden features are worth keeping, we design around them.
Commercial Landscaping
We also provide landscaping for commercial and managed properties, including shopfronts around the Union Road shopping village, body corporate and strata grounds, townhouse developments and apartment common areas. Work can include planting, turf, paving, entrance landscaping and scheduled maintenance. See commercial landscaping.
Recent Local Project
Side Pathway Landscaping in Surrey Hills
A tired access path renewed with a clean aggregate surface, stone edging, garden beds and structured planting. The side of the home now has a practical, tidy route through the garden instead of an overlooked strip.
Discuss a similar projectHow We Plan Your Project
- 01
Tell Us About the Property
Send your address, photos and what you’d like to improve.
- 02
Site Inspection
We check soil, drainage, levels, access, sun and shade, and existing trees.
- 03
Overlay and Permit Check
We identify heritage overlays, tree rules and whether walls need approval.
- 04
Plan and Quote
You receive a clear written quote with the agreed scope, materials and inclusions.
- 05
Construction
Site preparation, drainage and hard landscaping come first, then turf, planting and mulch.
- 06
Handover
We clean up and walk you through the finished garden.
Surrey Hills landscaping prices
How Much Does Landscaping Cost in Surrey Hills VIC
Melbourne cost guides put a basic backyard makeover at around $4,500–$13,500 and a complete landscape for a new home at $13,500–$54,000. These metro-wide figures are a starting point, not a suburb-specific quote. In Surrey Hills, the final cost also depends on period-home details, established trees, narrow side access and existing garden structures. The table shows indicative ranges for common landscaping items; TXR prepares a written estimate after assessing the property and agreed scope.
| Landscaping item | Indicative Melbourne range | What affects the price |
|---|---|---|
| Landscaper labour | $50–$99 per hour; about $72 typical | Crew size, project type, preparation and access |
| Garden design or plan | $720–$4,500 per plan | Site area, design detail, drawings and revisions |
| Natural turf, supplied and laid | $14–$36 per m² | Turf variety, old lawn removal, soil preparation and delivery |
| Synthetic turf, supplied and installed | $45–$110 per m² | Product quality, excavation, base preparation and edging |
| New garden bed with soil, edging, plants and mulch | $45–$160 per m² | Plant sizes, soil improvement, edging materials and bed access |
| Paving | $54–$145 per m² | Paver type, base depth, cuts, levels and drainage |
| Hardwood decking | $270–$540 per m² | Timber species, height, subframe, steps and site access |
| Timber sleeper retaining wall | $135–$450 per m² of wall face | Wall height and length, posts, drainage and ground conditions |
| Concrete sleeper retaining wall | $225–$630 per m² of wall face | Wall system, engineering, footing, drainage and access |
| Basic backyard makeover | $4,500–$13,500 total | Area, turf, garden beds, simple paving and removal work |
| Full landscape for a new home | $13,500–$54,000 total | Design, site works, hardscaping, planting and irrigation |
Indicative Melbourne metro figures reviewed October 2026; published price guides differ in scope and inclusions, so these ranges are a starting point only. TXR prepares a written estimate after assessing the property and agreed scope.
Get a Free Landscaping Quote in Surrey Hills
Planning a new lawn, front garden or complete outdoor transformation? Send us your address, a few photos and a short description of what you’d like to change. We’ll inspect the property and give you a clear, written quote.
We’re available 7 days a week, 8am–5pm.
TXR Landscaping Contractors
32/99 Hallam South Road, Hallam VIC 3803 · +61 3 8592 6472
Residential and commercial landscaping
Landscaping Services in Surrey Hills
Alongside residential landscaping in Surrey Hills, TXR works with local retailers, owners corporations and schools. Each project is planned around how the site is used, from customer access and shared outdoor areas to school term schedules.
Retail and Shopping Centre Landscaping
Landscaping for shopfronts, retail strips and shopping centres, with grounds work planned around trading hours. Explore retail and shopping centre landscaping.
Strata Landscaping
Scheduled care and upgrades for shared gardens and common property, arranged with owners corporations and strata managers. Explore strata landscaping.
School Landscaping
Turf, planting, paths and grounds improvements for school sites, planned around school terms and site access. Explore school landscaping.
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