01Backyard Landscaping
Family backyards for play, pets and entertaining, combining lawn, paving, decking and planting. See backyard landscaping.
Landscaping Rowville VIC
Residential and commercial landscaping for Rowville homes and businesses.
TXR Landscaping Contractors provides residential and commercial landscaping across Rowville VIC 3178. We work on family homes, unit and townhouse developments, strata properties and commercial sites, from new lawns and garden beds to decking, paving, retaining walls, complete outdoor transformations and ongoing maintenance. Every project is planned around the property’s levels, soil, drainage, existing trees and how the space will be used.
Rowville is an established suburb in the City of Knox, made up largely of brick family homes on generous blocks, with newer units, townhouses and local commercial premises mixed in. Many gardens here were built decades ago, so common projects include replacing ageing retaining walls, tired paving and weathered decks, and turning worn yards and common areas into practical, low-maintenance outdoor spaces.
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Our Landscaping Services
02Commercial Landscaping
Landscaping for commercial premises, unit developments and strata common areas, from entrances and garden beds to turf and paving. See commercial landscaping.
03Strata Landscaping
Shared gardens and common property maintenance for owners corporations, committees and strata managersstrata landscaping.
04Decking
New decks and replacements for weathered timber decks. See decking.
05Retaining Walls
Replacement of rotting timber walls and new walls for sloping blocks, in timber, concrete sleeper, block or stone. See retaining walls.
06Paving
Alfresco areas, entrances, paths and side access, including replacing cracked or uneven paving. See paving.
07Turf Installation
Natural instant lawn and artificial grass, with soil preparation suited to clay ground. See turf installation.
08Front Yard Landscaping
Lawn, paths, planting and edging to refresh the street frontage. See front yard landscaping.
09Garden Landscaping
Renewal of overgrown or tired garden beds with new planting, mulch and edging. See garden landscaping.
10Landscape Design
Complete outdoor projects planned and built by one team. See landscape design.
11Garden Maintenance
Scheduled mowing, hedge trimming, garden bed upkeep and seasonal tidy-ups for homes, strata and commercial properties.
Planning Landscaping Around Rowville Properties
Garden Renewal Projects
Gardens that are 20 to 40 years old tend to show the same problems, whether at a family home or a unit complex.
Renewal projects often combine several of these, so planning them together usually costs less than tackling each one separately.
Sloping Blocks and Clay Soil
Parts of Rowville slope towards the foothills, and many backyards step down from the house. Retaining walls, steps and terracing turn these slopes into flat, usable lawn and entertaining areas.
Clay soil is also common. It holds water in winter and shrinks in summer, which affects lawns, paving and retaining walls. We improve soil before turf goes down, prepare solid bases for paving, and include drainage behind every retaining wall so it stays stable as the ground moves.
Knox City Council Tree Controls
Knox City Council has tree controls that can affect landscaping:
- Canopy trees. In residential zones, a planning permit is needed to remove, destroy or lop a canopy tree over 5 metres high.
- Overlays. Some properties are covered by a Vegetation Protection, Significant Landscape or Environmental Significance Overlay, which can protect other vegetation.
- Unit and dual occupancy sites. Trees and plants on these properties can be protected by the landscape plans approved when they were built, so changes may need council’s written approval.
Where a permit is granted, Knox requires replacement planting. We flag likely tree constraints during the quote and plan around them. Knox recommends contacting its Planning Services team before starting tree work.
Residential Landscaping
We work on family homes, units and townhouses across Rowville. Typical projects include:
- Backyard makeovers with lawn, decking and alfresco paving
- Retaining wall replacement on sloping blocks
- New natural or artificial lawns
- Low-maintenance garden bed renewals
- Front garden refreshes
- Ongoing garden maintenance
Commercial Landscaping
We provide landscaping and maintenance for commercial properties, offices, retail premises, unit and townhouse developments, and body corporate and strata grounds. Commercial work can include:
- Entrance and frontage landscaping
- Turf installation and lawn renewal
- Garden bed construction and replanting
- Paving and pathways
- Retaining walls and drainage improvements
- Scheduled grounds maintenance
For unit and strata sites, we also check whether approved landscape plans or owners corporation approvals affect the work before quoting.
Request a commercial landscaping quote
Send your address, photos and what you’d like to improve. For commercial or strata sites, let us know who manages the property.
Recent Rowville Landscaping Project
Rowville Residential Landscaping Before and After
How We Plan Your Project
- 01
Tell Us About the Property
Send your address, photos and what you’d like to improve. For commercial or strata sites, let us know who manages the property.
- 02
Site Inspection
We check levels, soil, drainage, access, sun and shade, and existing trees and structures.
- 03
Overlay and Permit Check
We identify tree controls and whether any retaining walls need engineering or a building permit.
- 04
Plan and Quote
You receive a clear written quote with the agreed scope, materials and inclusions.
- 05
Construction
Old walls, decks and paving are removed and drainage is set before new hard landscaping, turf and planting.
- 06
Handover
We clean up and walk you through the finished work and its care.
Nearby Suburbs We Service
Along with Rowville VIC 3178, we provide landscaping in nearby suburbs including Lysterfield, Scoresby, Knoxfield, Ferntree Gully, Wantirna South and Wheelers Hill, as well as Narre Warren.
Our local service area includes properties around Stud Park, Wellington Road, Stud Road and the streets bordering Churchill National Park and Lysterfield Park.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Rowville?+
Sometimes. Knox requires a planning permit to remove, destroy or lop canopy trees over 5 metres high in residential zones, and overlays or approved landscape plans can protect other trees. Check with Knox City Council first.
Should I replace a rotting timber retaining wall?+
If the timber is rotting, leaning or bulging, replacement is usually the safer choice. Repairs rarely last when the posts or footings have failed.
Can you combine retaining walls and other landscaping work?+
Yes. Combining the work lets us plan levels and drainage together and avoid paying for separate setups.
Do you provide commercial and strata garden maintenance?+
Yes. We offer scheduled grounds maintenance for commercial, strata and unit development sites, as well as residential garden maintenance.
Rowville landscaping prices
How Much Does Landscaping Cost in Rowville 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 Rowville, the final cost also depends on sloping ground, drainage, retaining requirements and access across the property. 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.
Plan Your Rowville Landscaping Project
Planning a backyard makeover, new deck, retaining wall replacement or a commercial landscaping project? Send us your address, a few photos and a short description of the work. 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 Rowville
Alongside residential landscaping in Rowville, 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.
Service areas
Nearby Landscaping Locations
Landscaping Rowville Service Area
Rowville, Victoria 3178 and nearby eastern Melbourne suburbs.