Terraces, cottages and courtyards

Landscaping Inner West

Character gardens for the Inner West’s tight blocks

Landscaping Inner West is dense, established, character-filled work. Across Newtown, Marrickville, Leichhardt, Balmain and Ashfield there are Victorian terraces, workers’ cottages and warehouse conversions on tight blocks with rear lanes and small courtyards, and out toward Burwood and Strathfield the blocks open up a little.

For a page on a specific suburb, see our suburbs directory. Wherever you are in the Inner West, it is part of our full landscaping service, built to make character blocks work.

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Terraces, cottages, warehouses

Landscaping the Inner West’s tight blocks

For a page on a specific suburb, see our suburbs directory. Wherever you are in the Inner West, it is part of our full landscaping service, built to make character blocks work.

Landscaping Inner West terrace courtyard with paving, screening and low-maintenance planting on a tight character block

Inner-city trades

The trades we bring across the Inner West

Ten trades for tight terrace courtyards, warehouse-conversion gardens and small character blocks.

Landscaped garden design and build project in Inner West, Sydney

Landscape Design & Build Inner West

Inner West blocks are mostly tight, established and full of character, so we design to make small terrace and cottage yards work hard. Rear-lane courtyards, warehouse conversions and character homes each get a plan to suit. It is landscaping Inner West owners can enjoy without a big backyard.

Freshly mulched garden bed in Inner West, Sydney

Mulching Inner West

Small, shaded Inner West beds dry out between close buildings, so mulch keeps them cool and cuts watering. We lay neat mulch that suits compact courtyards and character gardens. Beds stay tidy and healthy with less effort.

Paved terrace courtyard making the most of a tight Inner West block

Paving Inner West

In tight Inner West yards, paving often is the garden, so it has to be laid well. We pave courtyards, side passages and small entertaining areas on bases suited to the local clay and sandstone. Materials are chosen to lift a compact character space.

Tidy weeded garden beds on an established Inner West property

Weeding Inner West

Close, established gardens, shared fence lines and paving cracks are where weeds spread fastest here. We clear beds, paths and courtyards and keep regrowth down without fuss. It suits busy owners and rentals that need to stay tidy.

Slim dense privacy hedge on a tight Inner West terrace block

Hedge Trimming Inner West

On tight Inner West blocks a good hedge is the difference between privacy and looking into the next terrace. We shape slim, dense screens that hold privacy without stealing space. Trimming keeps them neat along close boundaries.

Pebble-finished narrow side passage on an Inner West block

Pebbles Inner West

Pebbles are perfect for small, low-water courtyards and awkward side passages in the Inner West. We use them to finish courtyards, dress narrow strips and carry run-off where the ground holds water. The result is clean and needs next to no upkeep.

Compact deck in a warehouse-conversion yard in the Inner West

Decking Inner West

A compact deck turns a small terrace or warehouse-conversion yard into a proper outdoor room. We build hardwood and composite decks sized to tight blocks and rooftops. It adds usable, low-maintenance space in a dense suburb.

Landscaped side garden with stone retaining walls, paved pathway and lush planting in Sydney’s Inner West

Retaining Walls Inner West

Even small level changes and close boundaries in the Inner West need tidy, well-drained walls. We build sleeper, block and sandstone retaining walls that hold ground without crowding a compact yard. Structural walls are engineered and lodged with the relevant council.

Green waste and garden rubbish cleared in Inner West, Sydney

Rubbish Removal Inner West

Clearing an established Inner West block often means tight access and no room for a big skip. We hand-clear green waste, old paving and garden junk and cart it out cleanly. It is ideal before a renovation or between tenants.

Small hardy lawn in a shaded Inner West courtyard

Turf Laying Inner West

A small, healthy lawn lifts a compact Inner West yard, but the ground needs prep first. We improve and level the soil, then lay a hardy buffalo that copes with shade from close buildings, or artificial turf where a courtyard has no soil.

Tight blocks, character, river

What Inner West gardens work around

Tight, established blocks and a bit of everything set the plan. On the Cooks River flats and the Balmain peninsula the ground varies from clay to sandstone, watering follows Sydney Water restrictions, and structural work is checked with Inner West Council.

Compact terrace garden on a tight Inner West block with narrow access

Tight blocks with narrow access

Most Inner West lots are small, often with a rear lane and a slim side passage, so design and gear have to suit the squeeze.

Terraces, cottages and conversions

Victorian terraces, workers’ cottages and warehouse conversions all bring character to keep and small footprints to work with.

Overlooked, close-built streets

Established streets mean overlooking windows and shared fences, so privacy and screening do a lot of the work.

Ground from clay to sandstone

From Cooks River clay to Balmain sandstone, the ground shifts across the region, so prep and drainage are matched to the block.

Trusted across the region

A garden crew the Inner West trusts

20+ years

Landscaping Sydney since the early 2000s

5.0 stars

Averaged across 88 customer reviews

Licence 467914C

Held under the Home Renovation Licence scheme

Open 7 days

Quotes and work any day of the week

Free quotes

On-site, no-obligation pricing

Region-wide steps

How an Inner West project runs

Step 1

On-site visit

We read the block, the access and the character to keep, and talk through what you want.

Step 2

Itemised quote

You get a clear, no-obligation price with every part of the job spelt out.

Step 3

Prep and structure

We prep the ground, build any retaining and hand-carry materials on tight access before planting.

Step 04

Plant and clear away

We plant to suit the space, finish the surfaces and cart all waste out.

The region, in brief

Inner West landscaping, the rundown

Blocks range from tiny terrace courtyards to larger character homes, so we quote after a free site visit rather than guessing. That way the cost fits your block and access. Quotes are itemised with no obligation.

We work right across the region, from Newtown, Marrickville and Leichhardt to Balmain, Ashfield and out toward Burwood and Strathfield. See our suburbs directory for a page on your area.

Yes, narrow inner-city access is normal for us. We hand-carry materials and use compact gear where a machine will not fit, and clear waste out the same way.

We use slim, dense screening, hedges and the odd structure to block sightlines without eating into a small yard. It is one of the most common Inner West jobs we do.

We hold Home Renovation Licence 467914C and bring over 20 years of work. We do not currently advertise insurance, so please confirm any cover you need with us directly.

Yes, hardy, tidy, low-upkeep gardens for investment properties are a big part of our work. Call 0433 176 547 or use the form for a free quote.

Across the Inner West

Recent work across the Inner West

A look at terrace courtyards, warehouse-conversion yards and small character gardens.

Renewed terrace courtyard in the Inner West

Warehouse-conversion courtyard garden in the Inner West

Character cottage front garden on an Inner West block

Local coverage throughout Inner West

Professional landscaping across Inner West

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OUR CLIENTS

What Our Clients Say

    
 
 
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   JOHN DUKE 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We were very pleased with the work done, it has made a safe and tidy garden.Barry and his crew were very friendly and very obliging with any changes to our first planning conversations, I thoroughly recommend A Bargain Gardener. The before and after photos show the amazing transformation.
  
 
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   Bridie Vaughan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Barry and his team did a fantastic job on our landscaping project. The quality of the work was excellent, and we've had so many compliments on the finished result. He was friendly, flexible with changes along the way, and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend!
  
 
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   Sun Andrew 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great service, reasonable price
  
 
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   Antony Wright 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great professional job will definately call again for future work.
  
 
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   Ray Adel 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Barry did an excellent job on the concrete and gardening work at my property. He was professional, reliable, and paid close attention to detail throughout the project. The concrete work came out great, and the landscaping improvements really enhanced the appearance of the property. Barry communicated clearly, showed up when he said he would, and left everything clean and tidy when the work was completed. It’s obvious that he takes pride in his work and cares about delivering quality results at an affordable price. I would highly recommend Barry to anyone looking for concrete, landscaping, or general property improvement work. I’ll definitely be reaching out to him again for future projects.
  
 
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   Jenny Heasman 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Friendly, efficient service.  Extremely good quality work.  Very happy customers
  
 
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   Gary Avery 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great job, prompt & efficient. Recommend!!
  
 
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   Wendy Mcintosh 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Barry came out and went above and beyond doing paving for us. So happy with result. Would not hesitate in recommending him and his team. Fantastc
  
 
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   Rosemary Monin 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I recommend Barry and his team at A Bargain Gardener. What set him apart from others is that he promptly answered our inquiry, came to quote and set a start date within a matter of days. He relaid our old pavers in herringbone style, paying attention to detail as well as giving advice on the type of grass to put down. The whole job came together very well and we are pleased with his work and the outcome. What was a messy area is now a tidy, functional courtyard. Thank you Barry!
  
 
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   Prakash Wilson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We were extremely happy with the garden service provided. The team did an excellent job clearing our side pathways and installing pebbles and stepping stones, as well as creating shaded areas to protect our plants. They also installed a new sprinkler system and planted lily pilly plants to create a natural privacy screen from our neighbours. Their focus on quality really stood out and they were friendly, hardworking and completed everything on time. The end result is great quality work and has completely transformed our garden. Highly recommended!!

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