St Kilda Landscaping & Garden Maintenance

Bayside gardens, cared for since 1995

St Kilda gardens have a character all their own, from courtyard spaces behind Art Deco apartments to established period gardens near the Esplanade, all of them dealing with coastal conditions that not every plant can handle. Consolidated Horticultural Services has worked across St Kilda for over 30 years, and we know what thrives by the bay. Our service covers everything from planting and seasonal care to full garden makeovers, keeping your garden healthy, structured, and looking its best year-round.

Coastal gardens come with their own demands. Salt air, exposure, and sandy soils all shape what will grow and last, so plant selection and ongoing care matter even more here than they do inland. Providing full gardening services in St Kilda, we choose plants and solutions suited to bayside conditions, so your garden performs well beyond its first season.

CHS was founded in 1995 by Alistair Bethke, following seven years with the City of Melbourne's Parks and Gardens division. That horticultural grounding is exactly what a coastal garden needs, and it is why our work has featured in renowned landscape designer Paul Bangay's published books.



Whether you have a compact courtyard, an established bayside garden, or a project in mind, you will be working with one of Melbourne's most experienced horticultural teams. Get in touch today to arrange a quote.

What we do locally

From courtyard gardens to established bayside properties, our St Kilda team delivers the full range of horticultural services in a coastal setting. Here are a few of the services we are called on most in the area. Explore our full service list to see everything we offer.

St Kilda Landscaping & Gardening FAQs

Common questions about our garden maintenance and landscaping services for St Kilda's bayside homes and courtyard gardens.

Do you understand coastal and bayside garden conditions?

Yes. St Kilda gardens contend with salt air, exposure, and sandy soils, and not every plant copes with that. We select species and solutions suited to bayside conditions, so your garden stays healthy and holds up over time.

Do you work on apartment and courtyard gardens in St Kilda?

We do. Many St Kilda properties are apartments, units, or terraces with compact courtyard gardens. We focus on smart planting and structure to make these smaller spaces feel green, private, and low-maintenance.

Do you offer regular garden maintenance in St Kilda?

Yes. We provide ongoing seasonal care for St Kilda gardens, including planting, pruning, weeding, fertilising, and general upkeep. Even smaller gardens benefit from a regular program to keep them looking their best year-round.

Can you help revive a garden that has struggled in the coastal conditions?

Often, yes. Gardens that have been planted without the coast in mind can struggle. We can assess what is not working, replace it with hardier, better-suited planting, and set up a care routine so it thrives from there.

How much does landscaping in St Kilda cost?

It depends on the size of the garden and the scope of work, since a courtyard refresh is very different from a full redesign. The best way to get an accurate figure is to request a quote, and we will assess the site before providing a written estimate.