Landscaping in Perth starts with the ground underneath

Good landscaping in Perth comes down to working with the sand, the heat and the water rules rather than fighting them. Whether you want a full makeover, new turf or a retaining wall, knowing how local conditions affect the job helps you ask better questions and spot a sensible quote.

Much of the metro area sits on fast draining sand that holds little water or nutrient. That changes how beds are prepared, how paving bases are compacted and how reticulation zones are set out for lawns versus garden beds.

This guide walks through design, garden landscaping, reticulation, retaining, paving, lawn, artificial grass and maintenance, with notes for suburbs from Joondalup and Ellenbrook down to Rockingham and Mandurah.