Family blocks, acreage, new estates

Landscaping The Hills Shire

Large family gardens, acreage and new-estate blocks

Landscaping The Hills Shire covers a real spread. Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills and Kellyville hold large modern family homes on good blocks, Kenthurst and Annangrove have rural-residential acreage and horse property, Box Hill and Rouse Hill are new-growth estates, and Norwest and Bella Vista add a business and Metro density node.

We build large family gardens, acreage grounds, new-estate blocks and courtyards, all on reactive clay. It is part of our full landscaping service across the Hills.

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20+ yrs

Local experience

5.0 ★

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Family blocks and acreage

Landscaping across The Hills Shire

We build large family gardens, acreage grounds, new-estate blocks and courtyards, all on reactive clay. It is part of our full landscaping service across the Hills.

Landscaping The Hills Shire family garden with a raised deck, level lawn and mulched beds on a large clay block

Trades for family blocks

The full trade range across The Hills Shire

Ten trades for large family blocks, rural acreage, new-growth estates and Norwest courtyards.

Large modern family garden landscaped on a Castle Hill block in The Hills Shire

Landscape Design & Build The Hills Shire

The Hills blocks range from large family yards to rural acreage to new-estate lots and Norwest courtyards, so we design to the site. Family gardens get room to entertain, acreage gets grounds with scale, and new blocks get built from the ground up. It is landscaping The Hills Shire families can grow into.

Freshly mulched garden bed in The Hills Shire, Sydney

Mulching The Hills Shire

Reactive clay beds and larger Hills gardens both need mulch to hold moisture through hot summers and protect roots. We lay coarse mulch suited to family gardens and acreage. Beds stay healthy while the clay swings with the seasons.

Paved driveway on a compacted base at a Hills Shire home

Paving The Hills Shire

Reactive clay moves under paving, so we build a compacted, drained base on every Hills block. We lay driveways, alfresco areas and paths that stay true, from family yards to long acreage drives. Structural work is checked against The Hills Shire Council rules first.

Weeded and tidied garden bed in The Hills Shire, Sydney

Weeding The Hills Shire

New-estate blocks and larger Hills gardens throw up weeds fast on disturbed clay. We clear beds, paths and paddock edges and keep regrowth down so planting gets ahead. Grounds stay clean across a big block.

Screening hedge shaped on an acreage block in The Hills Shire

Hedge Trimming The Hills Shire

Screening buys privacy on close new-estate blocks and shelter on open acreage in the Hills. We shape hardy screens and windbreak hedges to suit the block. Trimming keeps them dense for privacy and shelter.

Pebbles The Hills Shire

Pebbles give a clean, low-water finish that suits family courtyards, new-estate blocks and dry rural spots. We use them along boundaries, in courtyards and as dry creek lines across clay that holds water. It handles the Hills clay and dry spells.

Raised entertaining deck above reactive clay in The Hills Shire

Decking The Hills Shire

A raised deck lifts an entertaining space above reactive clay and suits a large family garden or acreage yard. We build hardwood and composite decks set out for ground movement and sized for the block. It turns a big yard into usable space.

Sleeper retaining wall on a cut-and-fill new-estate block in The Hills Shire

Retaining Walls The Hills Shire

Sloping family blocks, acreage and cut-and-fill new-estate lots all need solid walls in the Hills. We build sleeper, block and sandstone retaining walls with the drainage clay demands. Structural walls are engineered and lodged with The Hills Shire Council.

Green waste and garden rubbish cleared in The Hills Shire, Sydney

Rubbish Removal The Hills Shire

New builds, big family blocks and acreage all leave brick, clay spoil, timber and green waste. We clear it and cart it away, even from larger rural properties. One visit leaves clean ground ready to landscape.

Buffalo lawn laid on a prepared clay block in The Hills Shire

Turf Laying The Hills Shire

Raw clay and new-estate fill both need work before turf will hold in the Hills. We rip, treat and level the ground, then lay tough buffalo that copes with summer heat. Laid on a prepared base, the lawn roots properly instead of sitting on hardpan.

Clay, acreage, new estates

What The Hills Shire gardens are built for

Large family blocks, acreage and new estates on reactive clay set the plan. Watering follows Sydney Water restrictions, on bushland edges toward Kenthurst we check NSW Rural Fire Service mapping, and structural work is lodged with The Hills Shire Council.

Large modern family block on reactive clay in The Hills Shire

Large modern family blocks

Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills and Kellyville hold big family homes, so gardens are built for space, entertaining and easy family use.

Rural-residential acreage

Kenthurst and Annangrove bring acreage and horse property with room to move and their own needs.

New-growth estate blocks

Box Hill and Rouse Hill arrive as bare, compacted fill needing a garden built from scratch.

Reactive clay across the shire

The Wianamatta clay heaves with the seasons, so drainage and soil prep matter on every Hills block.

The Hills’ trusted crew

The Hills Shire’s trusted crew

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

Visit to finished garden

How we build a garden in The Hills Shire

Step 1

On-site assessment

We read the block, whether family yard, acreage or new estate, and plan for clay and any fire risk.

Step 2

Itemised quote

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

Step 3

Ground, drainage, structure

We fix the clay or build up new-estate ground, grade for drainage and build structure before planting.

Step 04

Plant and clear away

We plant for the climate, finish the surfaces and cart all waste off the block.

The Hills Shire lowdown

The Hills Shire, common questions

Large family blocks, acreage and new-estate lots are very different jobs, so we quote after a free site visit rather than guessing. That way the cost matches your block, size and access. Quotes are itemised with no obligation.

Yes, big family gardens built for entertaining and easy use are a core part of our Hills work. We design for space, shade and low upkeep on reactive clay.

Yes, we landscape acreage and horse property around Kenthurst and Annangrove, from drives and screening to full grounds with room to move.

Yes, blank Box Hill and Rouse Hill blocks are much of our work. We build up the ground, grade and drain, then build structure, lawn and planting from the ground up.

Low walls are often exempt, but taller or load-bearing walls usually need approval and engineering. We check the job against The Hills Shire Council and handle it before building.

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. Call 0433 176 547 or use the form for a free quote.

Recent Hills work

The Hills Shire gardens from recent builds

A look at large family yards, acreage grounds and new-estate builds.

Large family backyard landscaped in The Hills Shire

Landscaped acreage grounds near Kenthurst in The Hills Shire

New-estate backyard build on a Box Hill block in The Hills Shire

Local coverage throughout The Hills Shire

Professional landscaping across The Hills Shire

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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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