One region, harbour to bushland

Landscaping North Shore

Leafy, established gardens right across the North Shore

Landscaping North Shore covers a whole leafy region, and we work across all of it. From the harbourside blocks of the lower North Shore around North Sydney and Willoughby to the big bushland gardens of the upper North Shore through Ku-ring-gai and Hornsby, we build gardens that suit established streets, mature trees and sandstone country.

For pages on a specific suburb, see our suburbs directory. Wherever you are on the North Shore, it is part of our full landscaping service, done with the care these gardens ask for.

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20+ yrs

Local experience

5.0 ★

From 88 reviews

467914C

Renovation licence

7 days

Open all week

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One region, many gardens

Landscaping right across the North Shore

Landscaping Ku-ring-gai is large-block, leafy work with heritage and bushland to respect. Gordon, Pymble, Turramurra, Wahroonga and St Ives hold big established gardens under a significant tree canopy, with heritage-conservation areas and, toward the bushland edge, real bushfire risk.

We design and renew gardens that suit large heritage blocks, work within the tree and heritage controls, and plan for the bushland interface. It is part of our full landscaping service on the upper North Shore.

Landscaping North Shore leafy established garden with mature trees, a deck and sandstone on a sloping block

Trades across the region

Our trade range for North Shore gardens

Ten trades across the region, from harbourside slopes to leafy bushland blocks.

Established landscaped garden with mature plants and greenery in Sydney’s North Shore

Landscape Design & Build North Shore

The North Shore runs from harbourside blocks to leafy bushland ridges, so we design to the suburb and the site. Mature trees, sandstone and established structure shape every plan. It is landscaping North Shore owners can trust to suit these established gardens.

Mulched shaded garden beds with established plants in a North Shore Sydney garden

Mulching North Shore

Leafy North Shore beds under big trees need mulch to hold moisture and suppress weeds. We lay quality mulch that suits shaded, established gardens across the region. Beds stay healthy with less watering.

Natural stone pathway with garden planting in a landscaped North Shore Sydney property

Paving North Shore

From harbourside courtyards to bushland-edge paths, North Shore paving is built for the site. We lay stone and quality pavers on bases suited to sandstone or shale. Structural work is lodged with the relevant local council.

Weeded established garden beds with mature plants in a North Shore Sydney garden

Weeding North Shore

Established North Shore gardens and bushland edges both attract weeds, including bush escapees. We clear beds and paths and remove weeds carefully around mature planting and natives. Gardens stay clean without harming the good growth.

Mature formal hedge shaped in front of a North Shore home

Hedge Trimming North Shore

Mature hedges are a hallmark of North Shore streets, from formal front hedges to tall screens. We shape and maintain them to stay dense and healthy, whatever their age. Trimming keeps privacy and form across the region.

Decorative pebbles used for drainage in a landscaped North Shore garden with established planting

Pebbles North Shore

Pebbles finish established beds and handle run-off on sloping North Shore blocks. We use them in courtyards, along boundaries and as dry drainage where gardens fall away. The look is clean and suits the leafy setting.

Timber deck reaching over a sloping North Shore block

Decking North Shore

A deck wins level, usable space on the sloping blocks common across the North Shore. We build hardwood and composite decks that reach out over a fall and frame a harbour or bushland outlook. Each is set out for its site.

Sandstone retaining wall on a sloping North Shore block

Retaining Walls North Shore

Sloping harbourside and bushland blocks across the North Shore need solid, well-drained walls. We build sandstone, block and sleeper retaining walls to suit the ground. Structural walls are engineered and lodged with the relevant council.

Garden rubbish removal from an established North Shore Sydney property

Rubbish Removal North Shore

Established North Shore gardens and steep blocks both leave awkward green waste and debris. We clear prunings, old structures and garden junk and cart it away, even from tight or steep access. One visit leaves it clean.

Shade-tolerant lawn laid on a large Ku-ring-gai block

Turf Laying North Shore

Shaded, established North Shore blocks need the right lawn and proper prep. We improve and level the ground, then lay a variety that copes with tree shade and the local soil. The lawn roots into a prepared base.

Trees, sandstone, slopes

What shapes gardens on the North Shore

The region splits between harbourside slopes and bushland ridges. On the bushland upper North Shore we check fire mapping through the NSW Rural Fire Service, watering follows Sydney Water restrictions, and structural work is lodged with the relevant local council via the NSW Planning Portal.

Shade-tolerant lawn laid under trees on a North Shore block

Mature trees and canopy to protect

North Shore gardens are defined by big established trees, so we work around them and the tree-protection rules that cover them.

Sloping harbourside and bushland blocks

Much of the region falls away toward the harbour or into bushland gullies, so retaining and drainage do a lot of the work.

Sandstone bedrock under many blocks

Sandstone sits close to the surface across the North Shore, which shapes what can be dug, planted and built.

Established gardens ready for renewal

Many blocks hold decades-old gardens with good structure that just needs bringing back to life.

Trusted region-wide

The North Shore’s trusted garden team

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, done right

How a North Shore project unfolds

Step 1

On-site visit

We read the block, the slope, the trees and the outlook, 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

Structure and trees first

We build retaining and drainage and protect mature trees before the planting goes in.

Step 04

Plant and clear away

We plant to suit the setting, finish the surfaces and cart all waste off site.

The region, explained

North Shore landscaping, explained

Blocks range from tight harbourside courtyards to large bushland gardens, so we quote after a free site visit rather than guessing. That way the cost fits your suburb, slope and access. Quotes are itemised with no obligation.

We work right across the region, from North Sydney and Willoughby on the lower North Shore to Ku-ring-gai and Hornsby on the upper North Shore. See our suburbs directory for a page on your area.

Yes. Big canopy is central to North Shore gardens, so we design around mature trees and work within the tree-protection controls that apply.

Yes, sloping and sandstone blocks are typical across the region. We terrace, retain and deck to create level, usable space, with structural walls engineered and lodged with the relevant council.

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

Call 0433 176 547 or use the form for a free, no-obligation quote anywhere across the region.

Across the region

North Shore gardens across the region

A look at harbourside, middle-ring and upper North Shore work.

Bushland-edge garden on an upper North Shore block

Terraced harbourside garden on a lower North Shore block

Leafy sloping garden with established planting on Sydney’s North Shore

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Professional landscaping across Ku-ring-gai

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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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Harbourside or bushland, lower or upper North Shore, we build gardens that suit these established streets. Tell us where you are and we will price it on site.

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