Frequently asked questions

Softscape covers all the living elements of a garden — turf, plants, shrubs, garden beds, mulch and soil preparation. A typical softscape project with us starts by improving the soil so plants have the best chance to establish, then laying turf or planting out beds chosen to suit your space and how much sun it gets. Whether you want a full garden makeover or just a fresh lawn and some new planting, we scope the work around your vision and budget.

Brisbane's warm, humid summers and mild winters reward plants that can handle heat and the occasional dry spell. We select species suited to your specific position — how much sun and shade the area gets, the soil, and how much maintenance you want to do — so the garden looks good and keeps thriving once we leave. We're also happy to give job-specific advice if you have a tricky spot, a struggling lawn or a drainage issue to work around.

Turfing lays real, living lawn — we prepare the ground with quality under-turf soil and roll out fresh turf for an instant green lawn. Artificial grass is a synthetic surface that needs no mowing or watering, which makes it a good option for heavily shaded areas or spots where natural lawn struggles to grow. We install both, and during your quote we'll talk through which one suits your yard, your budget and how you want to use the space.

Mulch does more than tidy up the look of a garden bed. A good layer of mulch helps the soil hold moisture, keeps roots cooler through Brisbane summers, and suppresses weed growth so your beds need less ongoing work. It also breaks down over time to feed the soil. We can mulch as part of a larger softscape project or as a standalone job to refresh tired beds.

We do plenty of both. A large share of our work is transforming tired, overgrown or template-style gardens into spaces the owners actually want to spend time in. We can work with what's already there — keeping established trees and good structure — while reshaping beds, replacing lawn and replanting. If you'd prefer a clean slate, we can clear the space and start fresh.

It depends on what's planted. Fresh turf knits in within a few weeks with the right watering, while garden beds fill out over a season or two as shrubs and plants establish. We choose plant sizes and spacing so the garden looks good straight away and keeps improving — and we'll give you clear advice on watering and care for those first important months.

Every garden is different, so we quote each softscape project individually rather than working from a fixed price list. We visit your property, talk through what you want to achieve, then provide a detailed written quote covering materials and labour. You'll know the full cost before any work begins.

Both. Some clients book us for a one-off tidy-up to bring an overgrown garden back under control, and others have us back on a regular schedule that keeps everything looking sharp year-round. We've maintained gardens, lawns and hedges for clients over multiple years. Tell us what you need and we'll put together a plan that fits your garden and how hands-on you want to be.

A maintenance visit can include lawn mowing, edging, hedge and shrub trimming, weed control, and general garden tidying — and we tailor each visit to what your garden needs at that time of year. For clients on a regular schedule, we keep an eye on the overall health of the garden and flag anything that needs attention before it becomes a bigger job.

Through Brisbane's warmer, wetter months, lawns grow quickly and usually benefit from mowing every one to two weeks. Growth slows in the cooler months, so a longer cycle is fine then. We set a mowing schedule that suits your particular lawn and the season, rather than a one-size-fits-all interval, so the grass stays even and healthy.

Yes — we offer maintenance for both residential and commercial properties. Whether it's a home garden or a commercial site that needs to stay presentable for customers and staff, we can set up a maintenance program that keeps the grounds consistently well kept. Send through an enquiry with a few details and we'll tailor a plan.

Often, yes. A struggling lawn usually has an underlying cause — poor soil, drainage, shade, compaction or pests — and we can assess what's going wrong and recommend a way forward. That might mean fertilising and pest control, improving the soil, or in some cases re-turfing. We're happy to provide job-specific advice on getting a lawn back to health.

We do. Targeted weed control keeps beds, paths and lawns clear without letting weeds re-establish, and our fertilising and pest control programs keep lawns and gardens fed and protected. These can be part of a regular maintenance schedule or arranged as needed.

Maintenance is quoted to suit your garden and the schedule you want. After we've seen the property and understand its size and what's involved, we'll give you clear pricing — whether that's a per-visit rate for regular maintenance or a quote for a one-off tidy-up. There's no lock-in surprise; you'll know what each visit involves.