Garden Maintenance in Melbourne
Committed to an all-encompassing seasonal service
Consolidated Horticultural Services provides expert garden maintenance across Melbourne, built around the seasonal requirements of your garden. We maintain every aspect of your outdoor space - plant maintenance, fertiliser applications, trimming, pruning, weeding, and the removal of unwanted material - so your garden stays healthy, structured, and looking its best year-round.
Melbourne garden maintenance, tailored to your garden
No two gardens are the same, and neither is our approach to maintaining them. Consolidated Horticultural Services has cared for Melbourne gardens since 1995, and we build every maintenance program around the specific needs of your plants, soil, and site — not a fixed checklist.
For some clients that means a regular seasonal visit to keep beds, borders, and lawns in shape. For others it's a more involved program covering soil health, pest and disease control, and the ongoing care of established trees and hedges. Whatever the scope, the goal is the same: a garden that stays healthy, structured, and looking its best right through the year.
That consistency comes from experience. Founder Alistair Bethke spent seven years with the City of Melbourne's Parks and Gardens division before starting CHS, and that disciplined, horticulturally-grounded approach still shapes how our team works today — which is why our garden care has helped maintain some of Melbourne's finest private gardens, several of them featured in renowned landscape designer Paul Bangay's books.
Below is a breakdown of what our maintenance program can include.
Service Breakdown
What's Included
Seasonal plant care
Trimming, pruning, weeding, fertilising, and removal of unwanted material — tailored to the seasonal needs of your garden.
Soil enhancement
Aeration, cultivation, and the addition of organic matter to achieve optimum growing conditions across your beds and lawns.
Pest & disease management
We monitor for garden pests and diseases and treat as required, ensuring correct treatment rates and full coverage.
Cylinder or rotary mowing, fertilising, weed management, and renovation from a dedicated lawn team.
Water features
Annual cleans, water plants, and pump maintenance — we cover all aspects of your pond or fountain.
Working alongside leading arboriculture partners, we help shape and maintain some of Melbourne's best established hedges.
Recent garden maintenance projects
A look at recent garden maintenance work from across Melbourne — from ongoing seasonal care of established gardens to the upkeep of formal hedges, lawns, and mature plantings. Each one reflects the same tailored, horticulturally-grounded approach we bring to every property. View our full project gallery to see more of what the CHS team delivers.
Areas Served
Garden maintenance across Melbourne
Garden Maintenance FAQs
Common questions about our ongoing garden maintenance and care services across Melbourne.
How often should my garden be maintained?
It depends on the garden. Established gardens with hedges, lawns, and mixed plantings usually benefit from a regular seasonal schedule, while lower-maintenance gardens may only need periodic visits. We'll assess your garden and recommend a frequency that keeps it healthy without over-servicing it.
Do you offer one-off garden maintenance or only regular programs?
Both. Many clients set up an ongoing maintenance program for consistency, but we're happy to take on one-off work — a seasonal clean-up, an overgrown garden that needs bringing back under control, or a tidy before a sale or event.
Do you bring your own tools and equipment?
Yes. Our team arrives fully equipped, including access equipment for larger trees and hedges where needed. We're fully licensed and insured for all the work we carry out.
Can you take over a garden that's been neglected?
Absolutely. Restoring overgrown or neglected gardens is something we do regularly. We'll get it back into shape first, then set up an ongoing program to keep it that way.
What's included in a garden maintenance program?
A typical program covers plant care, pruning, weeding, fertilising, lawn care, and the removal of green waste. Depending on your garden, we can also include soil enhancement, pest and disease management, and the upkeep of trees, hedges, and water features. It's tailored to your site rather than a fixed package.
Do you remove green waste after each visit?
Yes. Prunings, clippings, weeds, and other unwanted material are cleared and removed as part of the service, so your garden is left clean and tidy after every visit.
Still have a question?
If you can't find the answer here, we're happy to help. Get in touch with the CHS team and we'll talk through your garden's needs and how we can help maintain it.