Native gardens that belong here
Indigenous and water-wise planting, designed for the inner north's conditions. Gardens that ask less of you and the water bill, support local birds and insects, and read rich and considered through the seasons.
How we plant native
Local planting, designed with intent
A native garden is more than a list of indigenous plants. We design for your soil, light and aspect, so the planting establishes well, holds together visually and stays genuinely low-maintenance.
Indigenous and native species
Plant selection led by species suited to Melbourne's inner north, chosen for your conditions rather than a generic palette.
Water-wise and drought-tolerant
Gardens shaped around plants that thrive on little water once established, easing the watering load and the summer water bill.
Habitat and biodiversity
Layered planting that brings in local birds, bees and butterflies, turning a garden into part of the inner north's living corridor.
Low-maintenance by design
Considered spacing and species so the garden fills in and largely looks after itself, instead of fighting its conditions.
Structure through the seasons
Form, texture and seasonal flowering planned so a native garden reads considered year-round, not bare in the off months.
Designed and quoted on site
We read the site in person and quote the design and planting as a project, never by the hour, so the plan suits the real garden.
A specialist on the team
Native planting is a craft, not a trend
Native gardens are easy to do badly: a row of unhappy grevilleas in the wrong soil is not a native garden. Done well, indigenous and water-wise planting is one of the most rewarding things you can do with an inner-north block, lower maintenance, alive with birds and insects, and unmistakably local in feel.
Alf, our native garden and horticulture specialist, leads this work. He selects and places species for your soil, light and aspect, so the garden establishes properly and holds together as it matures. It is the same founder-led team throughout, so the person who plans the planting is across the build and the care.
- Indigenous and water-wise planting as the starting point
- Designed for habitat, low water and low long-term maintenance
- Led by Alf, our native and horticulture specialist
How a native garden comes together
A considered process, start to finish
Every native garden follows the same clear path, so you always know what happens next.
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Step 01
Visit and read the site
We come to you, assess the soil, light and aspect, and talk through how local and low-maintenance you want the garden to feel.
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Step 02
Plan the planting
An indigenous, water-wise planting plan shaped to the conditions, with an itemised, in-person quote.
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Step 03
Prepare and plant
Our crew conditions the soil, sets the structure and plants for habitat and the right long-term spacing.
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Step 04
Establish and maintain
Optional ongoing care while the garden establishes, after which a well-designed native garden largely looks after itself.
What local clients say
Real reviews from homes across Melbourne's inner north, in their own words.
Exceeded all expectations! Saxon came to see what work was required, offered suggestions & gave me a quote on the spot. Plants were delivered & then Cam and Elf arrived on time and cleaned up my front and backyard of overgrown bamboo, tree shoots, weeds and replanted my front planter box removing dead plants as well as trimming grass plants back. I am thrilled with the result and just wish I had taken before photos to show the incredible job done.
Simone Fet
Local Guide
Thank you Oliver & Cam for doing such a great job on a very overgrown backyard ivy - great communication and consultation throughout. Thanks Saxon for prompt response and booking, great communication and a pleasure to deal with. Now I've found this team I'll be returning in the future.
Louise Long
Local Guide
Cameron did a fantastic job with our front, side and backyards. He was efficient and had 4 bags/bins worth of weeds and vines packed in 3 hours. Saxon was able to squeeze me in last minute before a rental inspection. Highly recommend these guys!
Casey Nguyen
Local Guide
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