Backyard Landscaping Melbourne

Practical backyard transformations, planned around your property.

TXR Landscaping Contractors builds backyards across selected Melbourne suburbs. We handle everything from a lawn and garden-bed refresh to a full rebuild with excavation, drainage, retaining walls, paving, turf and planting.

Every project starts with a site inspection and ends with a written, agreed scope.

Residentialand commercial projects$10 millionpublic liability insuranceOpen 7 days8am to 5pm

What's Included in a Backyard Landscaping Project

Some yards need a few targeted improvements. Others need clearing, excavation and a completely new layout. We combine the work you need into one project with one agreed quote.

You don't need to know the scope in advance. Send photos and tell us how you want to use the space, and we'll recommend what the yard needs.

01Landscape planning and layout

02Site clearing and waste removal

03Excavation, levelling and grading

04Drainage preparation

05Turf installation, natural or artificial

06Paving and pathways

07Retaining walls

08Decking and outdoor areas

09Garden beds, soil preparation and planting

10Mulch, pebbles, decorative stone and edging

11Final site clean-up

Before and after backyard landscaping transformation in Toorak, Melbourne, with a lawn, stepping-stone path, planting and outdoor dining area

Backyard Landscaping Project in Toorak

Before

A largely bare, underused backyard with compacted ground, limited planting and no clear path or entertaining area.

After

A shaped lawn, stepping-stone path, layered planting and a defined outdoor dining area. The layout balances lawn, circulation, planting and entertaining space without overcrowding the yard, and connects it to the house.

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Backyard Landscaping Designed Around How You Live

Every household uses its backyard differently. Some want more lawn for children or pets. Others want a low-maintenance garden, a place to entertain, more privacy, or a layout that makes a small yard feel bigger.

Before recommending a design, we assess:

  • How you use the yard now and in future
  • Sunlight and shade
  • Access for machinery and materials
  • Ground levels and drainage
  • Soil condition
  • Established trees
  • Maintenance preferences
  • Connections with the house
  • Your budget

Complete Backyard Makeovers

Best when the current layout no longer works. We remove old or unsuitable landscaping, clear overgrown beds, correct uneven ground, improve drainage, and rebuild around a new layout with lawn, paving, decking, walls, beds and planting.

We order the work so excavation, retaining walls and paving are finished before lawns and planting go in. This protects finished surfaces and avoids rework.

Small Backyards and Courtyards

In a small yard, every area is visible and used. Compact entertaining areas, built-in garden beds, vertical planting, screening plants, small lawns, stepping stones and decorative pebbles can define each zone while keeping the space open.

If the front of your home also needs work, our front yard landscaping service can coordinate the entry, path and planting so both sides match. For garden-focused projects, see garden landscaping.

For more compact yard layouts, see our landscaping for small spaces guide.

Low-Maintenance Backyards

You can reduce ongoing work through lawn size, plant selection, bed layout, mulch, edging and hard landscaping. A low-maintenance layout may use hardy plants, mulched beds, defined edging, paved areas and decorative stone, with practical access for future care.

Tell us how much time you want to spend mowing, watering and weeding. If you'd rather not do it yourself, we also offer ongoing garden maintenance and mowing after the build.

Sloping Backyards and Retaining Walls

Slopes and level changes can make parts of a yard unusable. Retaining walls support garden beds, manage level changes and create flatter areas for lawns, paving or planting.

Wall height, position, drainage, access and ground conditions all need to be considered before construction. Retaining walls over a certain height, or walls carrying extra load, may need engineering and a building permit. We check what applies to your property during the inspection.

Wet or Uneven Yards

Water that pools after rain damages lawns, paving and garden beds. We address levels and drainage first, before any finishes go in, so the completed backyard sheds water properly.

Lawns, Paths and Outdoor Areas

Paths, lawns, paving and decking should work together with doors, steps, gardens and drainage. We consider traffic flow, furniture, entertaining, pets, children, maintenance access and how the space looks from inside the house, so the backyard feels connected rather than a collection of separate features.

We install both instant natural lawn and artificial grass. See turf installation for the differences.

Backyard landscaping cost guide

What Does Backyard Landscaping Cost?

The cost depends on your site and the finished scope. A focused lawn and garden-bed improvement generally costs less than a full transformation with excavation, retaining walls, paving and decking.

Size and accessYard area and access

How easily machinery and materials can reach the backyard.

PreparationGround conditions

Excavation, soil condition, levels and drainage.

ConstructionHard landscaping

The amount of walling, paving and decking, and the materials chosen.

FinishesFinal materials

Lawn type, plants, mulch, stone, edging and waste removal.

For price guidance by element, read our full backyard landscaping cost guide. For a fixed quote based on your property, request a free site visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does backyard landscaping cost in Melbourne?

It depends on size, access, ground conditions, drainage and how much hard landscaping is involved. Our cost guide explains the price factors, and we give a written quote after inspecting your property.

Do I need a permit for a retaining wall or deck?

Sometimes. Height, load, location and site overlays all affect whether you need engineering, a building permit or planning approval. We check the requirements for your property during the inspection, before quoting.

Should I choose natural or artificial lawn?

We install both. Natural lawn suits families and pets who want a soft, cooler surface and are happy to mow. Artificial grass suits shaded, high-wear or low-maintenance areas. We recommend one based on sunlight, drainage and how you use the yard.

In what order is the work done?

Preparation, drainage and levels first, then retaining walls and paving, then lawn, garden beds and planting. Finishing in this order protects completed work.

Can you work on a small or narrow backyard?

Yes. We plan around limited access and space, using compact layouts, built-in beds and screening plants where needed.

Can you maintain the garden after it's finished?

Yes. We offer ongoing garden maintenance and mowing.

Do you handle waste removal and clean-up?

Yes. Waste removal and final clean-up are part of the agreed project.

TXR Landscaping Contractors

Why Choose TXR Landscaping Contractors?

TXR is a locally owned company based in Hallam, focused on practical backyard planning, site preparation and complete hard and soft landscaping.

Meet the TXR team
Site-focused

Site-focused planning

Recommendations account for access, drainage, levels and intended use.

Clear

Clear quotes

Clear quotes set out the agreed inclusions in writing.

Fully insured

$10 million public liability insurance

$10 million public liability insurance.

Open 7 days

Monday to Sunday, 8am to 5pm

Monday to Sunday, 8am to 5pm.

Our Backyard Landscaping Process

  1. 01

    Tell us what you want to change

    Send your suburb, photos of the backyard and how you want to use the finished space.

  2. 02

    Property inspection

    We assess access, levels, soil, drainage, sunlight and existing landscaping.

  3. 03

    Plan and quote

    We recommend a practical layout and confirm the work, materials and inclusions in writing.

  4. 04

    Site preparation

    The yard is cleared, excavated and prepared, with drainage and levels addressed first.

  5. 05

    Construction and installation

    Hard landscaping is completed before lawn, garden beds, planting, mulch and finishing.

  6. 06

    Clean-up and handover

    We clean the work area and walk through the completed backyard with you.

Backyard Landscaping Across Our Service Area

We service thirteen selected Melbourne suburbs. Every backyard is inspected individually, because soil, drainage, access and ground levels vary even within one suburb.

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Backyard landscaping quote

Get a Free Backyard Landscaping Quote

For a backyard with several elements to coordinate, our landscape design service can plan the layout before construction begins.

Send your suburb, photos of the existing backyard and a short description of what you want to achieve. We aim to reply within one business day.

TXR Landscaping Contractors, 32/99 Hallam S Rd, Hallam VIC 3803

Monday-Sunday, 8am-5pm

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