Kensington Landscaping & Garden Maintenance

Based in Kensington since 1995

Consolidated Horticultural Services has called Kensington home since 1995. From our base on Barrett Street, we've spent three decades caring for gardens across the suburb and Melbourne's inner west - from compact terrace courtyards to established family gardens. Our Kensington landscaping and garden maintenance service covers every need: plant health and fertilising, trimming, pruning, weeding, lawn care, and the removal of unwanted material. We keep your garden structured, healthy, and looking its best all year round.

As a full-service team offering gardening services in Kensington, our work goes well beyond routine upkeep - from ongoing seasonal maintenance to complete garden transformations, always with a cost-effective, all-encompassing approach shaped around how your garden actually grows.

Being local matters. Founder Alistair Bethke established CHS in Kensington in 1995, following seven years with the City of Melbourne's Parks and Gardens division. That council-grade horticultural expertise informs every garden we take on - and it's why our work has featured in renowned landscape designer Paul Bangay's published books.

Whether your Kensington garden needs regular seasonal care or a complete redesign, you'll be working with a team that's part of the neighbourhood. Get in touch today and see the difference three decades of local expertise makes.

What we do locally

From compact terrace courtyards to established family gardens, our Kensington team delivers the full range of horticultural services from right here in the neighbourhood. Here are a few of the services we're called on most in the area — explore our full service list to see everything we offer.

Kensington Landscaping & Gardening FAQs

Common questions about our garden maintenance and landscaping services in Kensington and Melbourne's inner west.

Are you based in Kensington?

Yes — Kensington is our home. CHS has operated from Barrett Street since 1995, so we're a genuinely local team. That proximity means quick response times and a real familiarity with the gardens, soil, and streetscapes across the suburb.

Do you offer regular garden maintenance in Kensington?

We do. We provide ongoing seasonal garden maintenance for Kensington homes and properties — pruning, weeding, fertilising, lawn care, and general upkeep. Most local clients set up a recurring schedule to keep their garden healthy year-round, though we're happy to take on one-off work too.

Do you work on Kensington's terrace and period gardens?

Yes. Kensington's Victorian terraces and older homes often come with compact courtyards, established plantings, and heritage features that need a careful, experienced hand. Restoring and maintaining gardens of exactly this kind is something we've done locally for three decades.

Can you access small courtyard gardens and tight rear laneways?

We can. Many Kensington properties have narrow rear access or enclosed courtyards, and we scale our equipment and approach to suit. For larger jobs, we use tracked machinery chosen specifically to minimise impact on established sites.

How much does landscaping in Kensington cost?

It depends on the size of your garden and the scope of work — routine maintenance is very different from a full landscaping project. The best way to get an accurate figure is to request a quote, and we'll assess the site before providing a written estimate.

Which suburbs near Kensington do you also service?

Alongside Kensington, we regularly work across Melbourne's inner west and neighbouring suburbs including Flemington, North Melbourne, and Carlton. Visit our Areas Served page for the full list of suburbs we cover.