Landscape design and building in Melbourne’s inner north.
Landscape design, building and planting by one local crew
- Landscape design
- Paving and retaining walls
- Decks and fire pits
- Planting and irrigation
- Turf and lawns
- Garden maintenance
6people.
One crew.
About us
A small local crew
Wattlebird Landscapes is six people based in Thornbury. We design, build and plant gardens in the inner north, and we look after them afterwards if you want us to. Every job starts with a drawing, so you know what you are getting before any work begins.
- Design and building by the same crew
- Plants chosen for your soil and sun
- A written price before we start
Why choose Wattlebird
Wattlebird
- ✓The same crew from design to planting
- ✓A scaled plan and a written price
- ✓Plants chosen for your site
- ✓A free check after twelve months
- ✓Licensed and insured
Other contractors
- ×A quote on the back of a card
- ×Different people for each job
- ×Plants picked on the day
- ×Hard to reach after payment
- ×The price changes during the job
Garden finder
What kind of garden do you want?
Courtyard
A paved, planted courtyard that works as an outdoor room.
- Bluestone or timber paving
- Pots and climbers
- Evergreen trees for shade
- Low lighting
Rough budget
Concept figures for this demo site, not a quote. A real price comes after a site visit and a drawing.
Ask for a real quoteHow a job runs
Four steps, one crew
- 01
Site visit
We walk the garden with you, measure up and listen. It is free and takes about an hour.
- 02
Plan and price
You get a scaled drawing, a plant list and a written price before anything starts.
- 03
Build
The same people who drew it build it, and plant it, and clean up after themselves.
- 04
Look after it
We come back after twelve months to check, replace and tidy, at no charge.
- People on the crew
- 6
- Subcontractors
- 0
- Months free check
- 12
- Price in writing first
- Always
Our core services
From the first drawing to the last plant
Planting and irrigation
Plants suited to your soil and light, with mulch and drip irrigation.
Learn more
Project gallery
Gardens we have designed and built
Terrace courtyard
A tight courtyard off the kitchen. Bluestone pavers, a water bowl, a Chinese pistachio for summer shade and six evergreens for winter.
Shade garden
Ferns and big-leaved plants under the verandah, with flagstone paths and a dry creek bed to carry water away.
Family lawn and cubby
A flat lawn for cricket, a cubby with a swing seat, and tough borders along the fence.
Areas we serve
Melbourne’s inner north
- Fitzroy North
- Northcote
- Thornbury
- Preston
- Coburg
- Brunswick East
- Reservoir
- Alphington
- Ivanhoe
Got questions? We have answers.
How do I get started?
Call us or fill in the form and we will book a site visit, usually within two weeks. It takes about an hour and it is free. After that we draw a plan and give you a written price.
Do I need to hire other contractors?
No. We handle design, building and planting. If your job needs a plumber or an electrician, we arrange licensed trades for you.
How much does a project cost?
It depends on the size and the materials. A small courtyard can cost a few thousand dollars and a full backyard rebuild costs a lot more. You get a written price after the site visit.
How long does a project take?
A courtyard usually takes one to two weeks. A full backyard takes four to eight weeks, depending on the weather and how much has to come out first.
Do you use native plants?
Yes, where they suit the site. Natives cope well with our clay soil and dry summers. We can add other plants if you want autumn colour.
Do you maintain gardens?
Yes. We can visit once a season to prune, mulch and feed. Every new garden gets a free check after twelve months.
Are you licensed and insured?
This is a concept site, so licence and insurance details are not shown. On a real site they would be listed here.
Do you offer free quotes?
Yes. The site visit and the written quote are both free.
Ready to start your garden?
Whether it is a small courtyard or a full backyard, call us or ask for a free site visit. We will draw a plan and give you a written price.