Specialized Services in Melbourne
Using specialized equipment
Some jobs call for more than a standard landscaping crew. Consolidated Horticultural Services takes on specialised work across Melbourne using specialised equipment, from planting and transplanting large trees and palms with crane support, to carting water to sites that need it. Where other landscapers stop, our fleet and crane partnerships let us keep going.
Large tree and palm planting in Melbourne
With our range of earthmoving equipment and established working relationships with major crane companies, we can handle trees from 100kg to 15,000kg with ease. Over the years we have achieved some spectacular results, including lifting large trees over houses into courtyards with restricted access, moving trees from neighbouring properties, and planting multiple semi-loads of trees in a single day.
This is work beyond most landscapers, and it comes down to experience. Alistair Bethke's background in road transport and cranes, combined with more than thirty years running CHS since 1995, means we can plan and carry out major lifts that others cannot. A thorough site analysis is always critical, and getting us involved early in the design and construction stages lets us pre-plan any major crane activity and keep costs to a minimum.
We also provide water cartage across Melbourne. We can cart water to sites for filling tanks, watering plants directly and filling pools, as well as for other uses such as cleaning and pressure testing pipe lines.
Service Breakdown
What's Included
Tree & palm planting
Planting and transplanting trees and palms from 100kg to 15,000kg, using our own earthmoving equipment and established crane partners.
Restricted-access lifts
Lifting large trees over houses and into tight courtyards, and relocating established trees from neighbouring properties where standard access isn't possible.
Large-scale planting
Planting multiple semi-loads of trees in a single day, so bigger projects can be delivered on schedule.
Crane logistics & pre-planning
Early involvement in design and construction lets us pre-plan major crane activity, sequence the lifts and keep costs to a minimum.
Water cartage
Carting water to site for filling tanks, watering plants directly, filling pools, cleaning and pressure testing pipe lines.
Specialist equipment
Access to a full earthmoving fleet and long-standing relationships with major crane companies, giving us reach most landscapers don't have.
Recent specialised projects
A look at recent specialised work from across Melbourne, from crane-assisted tree and palm lifts into tight courtyards to large-scale planting and water cartage. Each one draws on equipment and expertise most landscapers don't have. View our full project gallery to see more of what the CHS team delivers.
Areas Served
Garden maintenance across Melbourne
Specialized Services FAQs
Common questions about our specialist tree planting and water cartage across Melbourne.
How big a tree can you plant or move?
We regularly handle trees from 100kg up to 15,000kg, using our earthmoving equipment together with major crane companies. Size is rarely the limiting factor; access and planning usually matter more.
Can you plant trees on sites with restricted access?
Yes. We have lifted large trees over houses and into enclosed courtyards where there is no direct access. A thorough site analysis lets us plan the lift safely and precisely.
Do you plant palms as well as trees?
Yes. Tree and palm planting is a core part of this service, using the same crane and equipment setup.
Can you plant a large number of trees quickly?
Yes. On larger projects we have planted multiple semi-loads of trees in a single day, which keeps bigger builds on schedule.
What is water cartage used for?
We cart water to sites for filling tanks, watering plants directly and filling pools, as well as for cleaning and pressure testing pipe lines.
Why involve you early in a project?
Bringing us in during the design and construction stages means we can pre-plan any major crane activity and sequence the work, which keeps the job efficient and the cost down.
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 help.