Landscaping that suits Perth sand, sun and suburbs

Landscaping in Perth starts with the ground under your feet. Northern suburbs blocks from Balcatta to Joondalup sit on pale coastal sand that drains fast and holds few nutrients, so soil preparation, mulch and plant choice shape the result as much as the layout does.

Summers here are long, hot and dry, and scheme water runs on rostered watering days. That pushes many homeowners toward water-wise and native planting, efficient reticulation and paving or decking that stays comfortable underfoot when the sun is strong.

Housing in the corridor ranges from older homes in Doubleview and Scarborough to newer lots in Woodvale and Joondalup, plus subdivided blocks with small courtyards. Sloping coastal sites often need limestone retaining, while verges come with council rules about what you can plant and install.

The guides here walk through garden, front yard, backyard, pool, small garden, paving, verge and native landscaping, so you can work out what your job involves before you ask anyone to price it.