Landscape Construction in Melbourne
Projects ranging in value from $1,000 to $1,000,000
At Consolidated Horticultural Services, we specialise in creating durable, innovative landscapes through expert earthmoving, structural work and landscape construction. Our experienced team works closely with clients and their designers to deliver tailored solutions that combine precision, sustainability and lasting beauty. Whether it is a small garden upgrade or a large-scale project, we build your vision to last.
Expert landscape construction across Melbourne
Alistair Bethke is a registered builder specialising in structural landscapes, retaining walls and earthworks. Since starting CHS in 1995, we have successfully completed projects ranging from $1,000 to $1,000,000, handling both small and large-scale works with precision. It is that builder's grounding, combined with the seven years Alistair spent with the City of Melbourne's Parks and Gardens division, that lets us deliver landscapes built to last.
We work closely with clients and their designers to turn a plan into a finished, functional space, prioritising the infrastructure and soil health underneath as much as the finish on top. Several of the gardens we have helped build and maintain feature in the books of renowned landscape designer Paul Bangay, a reflection of the standard we hold across every project, large or small.
Service Breakdown
What's Included
Tailored planning
Each project begins with a detailed plan. We develop an infrastructure plan covering drainage, irrigation, lighting and power, and stay involved through quoting to keep the project within budget.
Infrastructure & soil health
We prioritise infrastructure and soil health, knowing that proper drainage and soil selection are key to healthy plant growth. We work with engineers to design durable, effective foundations.
Quality materials & suppliers
Strong relationships with leading stone and paver suppliers give us access to a wide range of high-quality materials that enhance every landscape.
Large-scale earthmoving
Extensive experience in large-scale earthmoving and transport, supported by a dedicated fleet and skilled operators, ensures efficient site preparation for projects of any size.
Custom metalwork & fabrication
For features such as copper or steel elements, we partner with trusted fabricators to deliver precision craftsmanship tailored to your landscape specifications.
Building timeless landscapes
With a proven history of working effectively with designers and clients, we create landscapes designed to stand the test of time: functional, sustainable and aesthetically enduring.
Recent landscape construction projects
A look at recent landscape construction across Melbourne, from retaining walls and structural work to full garden builds ranging from modest upgrades to major projects. Each one is built on solid infrastructure and finished to last. View our full project gallery to see more of what the CHS team delivers.
Areas Served
Garden maintenance across Melbourne
Landscape Construction FAQs
Common questions about landscape construction across Melbourne.
What does landscape construction involve?
It is the structural side of building a garden: earthworks, drainage, retaining walls and foundations, followed by the built elements the finished landscape sits on. Getting this right underneath is what makes a landscape last.
Are you a registered builder?
Yes. Alistair Bethke is a registered builder specialising in structural landscapes, retaining walls and earthworks, which is not something most landscapers can offer.
What size projects do you take on?
Everything from a small garden upgrade to a large-scale build, with completed projects ranging from $1,000 to $1,000,000. The same precision applies at either end of that scale.
Do you work from our designer's plans?
Yes. We work closely with clients and their designers to build a plan out on site. If you don't have a design yet, we can help with that too.
Do you handle the earthmoving and site preparation too?
Yes. We bring our own dedicated fleet and operators for the earthmoving and transport side of the build, so site preparation is handled in-house.
Why does infrastructure matter so much in a landscape build?
Drainage, soil selection and foundations decide whether a landscape holds up over time. We build these correctly before anything visible goes in, which protects your investment for years.
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 project and how we can build it.