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Salt wind and steep coastal blocks

Landscaping Northern Beaches

Hardy coastal planting and terracing that hold up to Northern Beaches weather

Between the sand, the slope and the sea air, beaches gardens take a beating. We build the ones that keep looking good.

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Living with sand, slope and sea air along the beaches

From Manly up to Palm Beach, most blocks share the same trio of challenges, sandy soil that drains too fast, steep ground, and constant salt wind off the ocean. Softer feature plants that look great in a sheltered inner suburb simply burn and blow out here.

We plan beaches gardens the other way around, starting with hardy coastal natives and grasses that expect the conditions, then tucking the softer species into the shelter they create. Pair that with proper soil improvement and terracing and the garden holds together year round.

See our full landscaping service for how we approach every build.

Landscaping Northern Beaches coastal garden with terracing and wind hardy native planting above the street

What the coast throws at a beaches garden

Onshore wind that shreds soft leaves

Salt laden wind tears at broad, soft foliage. We lead with tough, wind firm species and use them to shelter anything more delicate behind.

Fast draining sandy soil

Water and nutrients wash straight through beach sand. We improve the soil and mulch heavily so plants are not left high and dry.

Steep sites falling away to the street

Many blocks drop sharply toward the road. We terrace them into level, planted platforms you can actually use.

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The work we take on for Northern Beaches homes

landscaping being carried out on a Northern Beaches property, part of landscaping Northern Beaches

Landscaping Northern Beaches

Coastal garden builds from Manly up to Palm Beach, planned for onshore wind, sandy soil and steep sites. We lean on hardy natives and layered planting that shelters the softer species behind them.

mulching being carried out on a Northern Beaches property, part of landscaping Northern Beaches

Mulching Northern Beaches

On the beaches’ quick draining sandy soil, mulch is what stops moisture and nutrients washing straight through. We mulch deeply and use heavier grades that do not blow away in the sea breeze.

paving being carried out on a Northern Beaches property, part of landscaping Northern Beaches

Paving Ku-ring-gai

Paths, courtyard areas and step runs paved to handle salt air and sand underfoot. On sloping beaches blocks we set paving into terraces so outdoor areas stay level and usable.

retaining walls being carried out on a Northern Beaches property, part of landscaping Northern Beaches

Retaining Walls Northern Beaches

The beaches’ escarpment blocks fall away fast. We build retaining walls that turn a steep drop into flat, planted terraces, with drainage sized for heavy coastal rain running downhill.

rubbish and land removal being carried out on a Northern Beaches property, part of landscaping Northern Beaches

Rubbish and Land Removal Northern Beaches

Clearing green waste, old timber and overgrowth from beaches properties, including bushland edge blocks near Garigal. We reduce fuel and open sites up ready for replanting.

tree lopping being carried out on a Northern Beaches property, part of landscaping Northern Beaches

Tree Lopping Northern Beaches

Safe removal of wind damaged, leaning or dead trees on Northern Beaches blocks. Coastal storms take a toll, and we take down risky trees cleanly on tight, sloping sites.

tree pruning and trimming being carried out on a Northern Beaches property, part of landscaping Northern Beaches

Tree Pruning and Trimming Northern Beaches

Pruning coastal trees and hedges so wind moves through them instead of tearing them apart. Regular trimming keeps salt burnt tips in check and growth dense for privacy.

turf laying being carried out on a Northern Beaches property, part of landscaping Northern Beaches

Turf Laying Northern Beaches

Turf chosen for sandy soil and salt exposure, laid over improved ground so it roots properly rather than drying out. A practical lawn for beaches families between the sand and the house.

weeding being carried out on a Northern Beaches property, part of landscaping Northern Beaches

Weeding Northern Beaches

Pulling weeds and coastal invaders that spread into beaches gardens from the dunes and reserves, then mulching to hold ground. Steady weeding keeps native plantings from being smothered.

How a beaches build comes together

01

Site and slope survey

We assess the fall, the access and how exposed the block is to the wind.

02

Transparent quote

A written, itemised quote so you know the cost before we start.

03

Terrace and plant

We build the levels first, then plant to suit the exposure of each one.

04

Clean finish

We tidy up and leave you clear notes on watering in the coastal soil.

The Northern Beaches suburbs we work across

We cover the Northern Beaches council area, from the highway to the bush edge:

Landscaping Allambie Heights
Landscaping Avalon Beach
Landscaping Balgowlah
Landscaping Bayview
Landscaping Beacon Hill
Landscaping Belrose
Landscaping Bilgola Beach
Landscaping Brookvale
Landscaping Church Point
Landscaping Clareville
Landscaping Clontarf
Landscaping Collaroy
Landscaping Cromer

Landscaping Curl Curl
Landscaping Davidson
Landscaping Dee Why
Landscaping Duffys Forest
Landscaping Elanora Heights
Landscaping Fairlight
Landscaping Forestville
Landscaping Frenchs Forest
Landscaping Freshwater
Landscaping Ingleside
Landscaping Killarney Heights
Landscaping Manly
Landscaping Mona Vale

Landscaping Narrabeen
Landscaping Narraweena
Landscaping Newport
Landscaping Oxford Falls
Landscaping Palm Beach
Landscaping Queenscliff
Landscaping Scotland Island
Landscaping Seaforth
Landscaping Terrey Hills
Landscaping Warriewood
Landscaping Whale Beach
Landscaping Wheeler Heights

Gardener Allambie Heights
Gardener Avalon Beach
Gardener Balgowlah
Gardener Bayview
Gardener Beacon Hill
Gardener Belrose
Gardener Bilgola Beach
Gardener Brookvale
Gardener Church Point
Gardener Clareville
Gardener Clontarf
Gardener Collaroy
Gardener Cromer

Gardener Curl Curl
Gardener Davidson
Gardener Dee Why
Gardener Duffys Forest
Gardener Elanora Heights
Gardener Fairlight
Gardener Forestville
Gardener Frenchs Forest
Gardener Freshwater
Gardener Ingleside
Gardener Killarney Heights
Gardener Manly
Gardener Mona Vale

Gardener Narrabeen
Gardener Narraweena
Gardener Newport
Gardener Oxford Falls
Gardener Palm Beach
Gardener Queenscliff
Gardener Scotland Island
Gardener Seaforth
Gardener Terrey Hills
Gardener Warriewood
Gardener Whale Beach
Gardener Wheeler Heights

Paving Allambie Heights
Paving Avalon Beach
Paving Balgowlah
Paving Bayview
Paving Beacon Hill
Paving Belrose
Paving Bilgola Beach
Paving Brookvale
Paving Church Point
Paving Clareville
Paving Clontarf

Find every suburb we service on the A1 suburbs hub.

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Northern Beaches gardening, common questions

Routine garden work generally does not, but many beaches blocks are bushfire prone or steep, which brings extra requirements, and bigger retaining walls can need consent. Check Northern Beaches Council and, for fire zone land, the NSW Rural Fire Service.

Hardy coastal natives and grasses handle the onshore wind and salt best, layered so tougher plants shelter softer ones. We avoid soft leaved feature plants in the most exposed spots so the garden does not look burnt by mid summer.

Yes, terracing with retaining walls is often the only way to get flat, usable garden on the escarpment blocks here. We size drainage for water running downhill in a coastal storm so the terraces hold.

Turf and planting can be quick, while terraced builds on steep sites take longer because of access and groundwork. We give a clear timeline in your free quote and work around beach weather delays.

Get a Northern Beaches quote

Send us the details of your block and we will arrange a free quote that suits the coast and the slope.

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