Journal

Notes from the field

Landscape plans, sandstone and timber samples laid out on a work table

June 2026 · 11 min read

Choosing the Right Landscaper in Sydney: A Homeowner's Guide

Licences, quotes, red flags and the questions that actually matter — how to choose a landscaper in Sydney and the Sutherland Shire without learning the hard way.

Contemporary Sydney backyard with native planting, gravel path and timber pergola

April 2026 · 9 min read

Sydney Backyard Landscaping Trends Homeowners Are Loving in 2026

From native cottage planting to outdoor rooms that work all year — the backyard trends shaping Sydney and Sydney gardens in 2026.

Neatly staged landscaping construction site with stacked sandstone and string lines

February 2026 · 13 min read

How Much Does Landscaping Cost in Sydney? A Complete Homeowner's Guide

Real 2026 price ranges for decks, retaining walls, turf, planting and full backyard transformations across Sydney and the Sutherland Shire — and what drives them.

Newly built hardwood deck wrapping around a Sydney home with fountain feature

May 2026 · 10 min read

How Much Does a Deck Cost in Sydney? Real 2026 Price Ranges

Hardwood, composite, elevated, ground-level — a plain-English breakdown of what a new deck actually costs across Sydney and the Sutherland Shire in 2026.

Cleared and prepared backyard site ready for landscaping construction

March 2026 · 8 min read

How to Prepare Your Yard for Landscaping: A Homeowner's Checklist

The prep work that saves you thousands — access, services, drainage, and the decisions to make before the first machine rolls in.

Elegant pavilion and landscaped garden in a Sutherland Shire home

January 2026 · 9 min read

Best Landscapers in the Sutherland Shire: How to Actually Choose

The Sutherland Shire has more landscapers per square kilometre than almost anywhere in Sydney. Here's the honest guide to sorting the best from the loudest.