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Terrace courtyards and heritage streets

Landscaping Inner West

Small-space gardens and courtyards that suit the Inner West’s terraces

Victorian terraces, narrow rear lanes and heritage streets need a lighter touch. We make the most of compact Inner West gardens without fighting their character.

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Terraces, tight rear lanes and conservation-area rules

The Inner West is mostly Victorian and Federation terraces and cottages on narrow blocks, many in heritage conservation areas with established street trees and leafy, shaded gardens. Space is tight, rear access is often a narrow lane or a hand-carry through the house, and the soil is clay over shale that stays damp in shaded courtyards.

We plan around all of it: compact, low maintenance courtyard designs, screening for privacy between close neighbours, and planting that thrives in shade. Where a block sits in a conservation area we keep the work sympathetic to the period and flag anything that may need council sign off.

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

Landscaping Inner West terrace courtyard with compact planting and paving behind a heritage home

What makes an Inner West garden its own challenge

Courtyards the size of a room

Terrace gardens are tiny. We use every centimetre with built in beds, screening and clever paving so a small space still feels green and usable.

Access down a narrow lane

Materials often come through the house or a tight rear lane. We plan delivery and removal around it so the job runs without damage or fuss.

Deep shade and damp corners

Close terraces and big street trees throw a lot of shade. We plant shade lovers and improve drainage so damp courtyards stay healthy, not mossy.

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Our full service list for Inner West homes

landscaping being carried out on a Inner West property, part of landscaping Inner West

Landscaping Inner West

Courtyard and small garden builds across the Inner West, from Newtown terraces to Balmain cottages. We design compact, low maintenance spaces that respect the area’s heritage character and make tight blocks genuinely usable.

mulching being carried out on a Inner West property, part of landscaping Inner West

Mulching Inner West

Mulching keeps Inner West courtyard beds tidy and holds moisture in shaded, root filled ground under established street trees. We use neat, fine grades that suit small, on show garden spaces.

paving being carried out on a Inner West property, part of landscaping Inner West

Paving Inner West

Courtyard and path paving in styles that sit well with period terraces, laid on stable bases in tight spaces. Slip resistant finishes for shaded, sometimes damp Inner West courtyards.

retaining walls being carried out on a Inner West property, part of landscaping Inner West

Retaining Walls Inner West

Low retaining walls, raised beds and level changes that carve usable garden out of small, sometimes sloping Inner West blocks, built to suit heritage surrounds and tight access.

rubbish and land removal being carried out on a Inner West property, part of landscaping Inner West

Rubbish and Land Removal Inner West

Clearing old courtyards, overgrown gardens and green waste from Inner West terraces, working around narrow rear lanes and hand carry access where a skip cannot reach.

tree lopping being carried out on a Inner West property, part of landscaping Inner West

Tree Lopping Inner West

Removing dead or oversized trees from tight Inner West blocks, with careful sectional work where terraces, fences and heritage neighbours leave no room for a clean drop.

tree pruning and trimming being carried out on a Inner West property, part of landscaping Inner West

Tree Pruning and Trimming Inner West

Pruning courtyard trees, hedges and screening plants on Inner West properties to keep light between close terraces and growth clear of gutters and shared boundaries.

turf laying being carried out on a Inner West property, part of landscaping Inner West

Turf Laying Inner West

Small courtyard lawns laid over prepared, improved soil, using shade tolerant turf where terrace gardens get little direct sun. A neat patch of green for a compact Inner West yard.

weeding being carried out on a Inner West property, part of landscaping Inner West

Weeding Inner West

Keeping courtyard beds, paving joints and small lawns weed free on Inner West blocks, then mulching and edging to hold them back. Regular visits suit busy terrace households.

Suburbs across the Inner West we work in

We cover the Inner West council area, terrace by terrace:

Landscaping Annandale
Landscaping Ashfield
Landscaping Balmain
Landscaping Birchgrove
Landscaping Dulwich Hill
Landscaping Enmore
Landscaping Haberfield
Landscaping Leichhardt
Landscaping Lewisham
Landscaping Lilyfield

Landscaping Marrickville
Landscaping Newtown
Landscaping Petersham
Landscaping Rozelle
Landscaping St Peters
Landscaping Stanmore
Landscaping Summer Hill
Landscaping Sydenham
Landscaping Tempe

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Paving Annandale
Paving Ashfield
Paving Balmain
Paving Birchgrove

Find every suburb we service on the A1 suburbs hub.

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What Inner West locals ask about gardens

Everyday garden work usually does not, but many Inner West blocks sit in heritage conservation areas where some changes do, and larger walls or structures can too. Check with Inner West Council before significant work, or ask us and we will flag what is likely to need sign off.

Yes, compact courtyards are most of what we do in the Inner West. We use raised beds, screening, shade tolerant planting and smart paving to turn a small, boxed in space into a green one that is easy to keep.

Carefully and by plan. A lot of Inner West access is a narrow rear lane or a hand carry through the house. We work out delivery and rubbish removal in advance so the job runs cleanly without damage.

It depends on access, the courtyard size and the services involved, and tight access can affect the price. We give a free, written quote after seeing the space so it is all clear. a NSW guide to shade-friendly native plants can help with shade friendly plant ideas.

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Terrace courtyard or cottage garden, tell us about your space and we will arrange a free visit, seven days a week.

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