Fox Mowing operator providing lawn mowing in St Ives NSW

Professional lawn mowing and gardening in St Ives

Fox Mowing NSW looks after St Ives lawns and gardens from the busy St Ives Shopping Village to the bushland blocks backing onto Ku-ring-gai Chase and Garigal National Park.

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Lawn mowing from $50For small, maintained St Ives lawns with easy access
Gardening basic from $70Clear pricing for hedging, edging, pruning, clean ups, mulching, waste removal and more
Our opening hoursMon-Fri 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Sat 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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Opening hours

  • Monday to Friday7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • SundayClosed

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Local St Ives lawn care

Mowing lawns on the national park doorstep

St Ives backs onto two national parks — Ku-ring-gai Chase and Garigal — and that puts bushfire-season garden clearing firmly on the local to-do list every spring. Keeping grass and undergrowth low around the house before the fire danger period isn’t optional out here, it’s routine maintenance.

Underneath, most of St Ives (2075) sits on shallow, free-draining sandstone that dries out fast, which is why established lawns lean on regular mowing and mulching rather than heavy feeding to stay dense. Our operators cover the whole suburb, from St Ives Shopping Village and St Ives Village Green through to the bushland-fringe streets near Acron Oval and the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden.

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What we do in St Ives

Lawn mowing services built for St Ives conditions

Every visit is set to the block — a courtyard near the shopping village, or a bushland garden backing onto the national park.

Regular mowing & edging

Weekly, fortnightly or monthly cuts with edges trimmed around paths, drives and beds, kept up through the spring growth flush.

Whipper snipping & trimming

Fence lines and the awkward corners along the bush boundary, tidied to match the rest of the lawn.

Overgrown lawn recovery

Long grass that’s got away near the park edge is handled with multiple passes and thorough catcher work.

Catch & clipping removal

Clippings caught and carted, paths and driveways blown down, so leaf litter doesn’t pile up against the house.

Ember-zone garden clearing

Grass and undergrowth cut back around the house ahead of the RFS bushfire danger period, for the properties that need it.

Rental & inspection mowing

Inspection-ready lawns for St Ives landlords and property managers, kept on schedule without you needing to be on site.

Gardening services St Ives

Gardening services in St Ives

Mowing keeps the lawn in check; gardening keeps the rest of the block ready for fire season. Our St Ives operators handle hedge trimming, pruning, weeding, garden bed clean ups, mulching and green waste removal — from $70 a visit.

For the properties on the Ku-ring-gai Chase and Garigal boundary, clearing overgrown grass and low branches before October matters more than it does further from the bush. We cover pre-sale tidy ups, seasonal clean ups and ember-zone clearing, and most St Ives customers book the lawn and garden together in one visit.

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Fox Mowing operator providing gardening services in St Ives NSW
Transparent St Ives pricing

St Ives lawn mowing prices: from $50 for small maintained lawns

Honest starting prices so you know where you stand. A local operator confirms the real figure once they’ve seen the size, access and how close the block sits to the bush.

Lawn serviceGuide price fromTypical inclusions
Small maintained lawn — mow, edge & blowFrom $50Small, regularly maintained lawns with straightforward access.
Medium to large — mow, edges & blowFrom $70-$150+Mowing, edges and whipper snipping around paths and fences, plus a hard-surface tidy-up.
Gardening basic visitFrom $70Hedging, pruning, weeding, bed tidy and green waste removal, sized to the job.
Overgrown lawn recoveryFrom $100-$250+Long, thick growth, multiple passes, extra catcher work and clean-up time.
Acreage / ride-on / slashingQuoted on siteBigger blocks that need the right gear.

Important: These are St Ives starting guide prices. Your final quote depends on lawn size, access, grass height and how often the mow is booked.

What changes your St Ives quote?

A lawn mown every fortnight through spring is a straightforward job. One left through summer near the park boundary is a bigger job. A free onsite look means we quote it right the first time.

Size & access A unit near St Ives Shopping Village and a large block toward Ku-ring-gai Chase are different jobs.
Grass condition Bushland-fringe lawns grow unevenly through spring — more passes, more time in the shaded patches.
Frequency Regular visits keep it quick and cheap; long gaps before fire season turn a mow into ember-zone clearing.
$50+
Small maintained lawn guide price
19
St Ives & nearby Upper North Shore areas serviced by local operators
1–2
Week intervals in peak growth, monthly when it slows
Why choose Fox Mowing NSW

Why St Ives locals book Fox Mowing NSW

Local operators who know the bushfire calendar and turn up when they say they will — not a call centre and a roster of strangers.

Local operators who know St Ives

From the Wildflower Garden to the Garigal boundary, our operators live and work here — they know what two national parks do to a garden.

Clear from $50 / $70

Small maintained lawns from $50, gardening from $70; bigger or bushland jobs quoted to the work, no surprises.

Fully insured

Every Fox Mowing NSW operator is fully insured — peace of mind for homeowners, landlords and managers.

A proper tidy finish

Edges, trimming and a blow-down come as standard, so the garden looks looked-after, not just cut.

Around your schedule

Weekly, fortnightly, one-off or seasonal upkeep — we work to how you use the property, including before fire season.

Easy, same-day quotes

Call 1800 FOX MOW or use the form. For mowing-only jobs we can often quote without you being home.

Seasonal lawn support

St Ives lawns through every season

Spring is the busiest stretch, with growth along the bush boundary picking up fast and the RFS bushfire danger period starting 1 October, so ember-zone clearing and a proper mow both need to be done before then. Summer holds a steady rhythm once the flush settles, autumn brings leaf drop from the surrounding bush, and winter slows the whole suburb down until spring starts the cycle again.

We mow right across the St Ives operator run — St Ives, St Ives Chase, Turramurra, North Turramurra, Pymble and Gordon. Nearby? Ask and we’ll sort a local operator.

Fox Mowing operator clearing a garden near Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park in St Ives
Areas we service

Lawn mowing across St Ives and nearby suburbs

Customer feedback

What Customers Say About Our Service

Absolutely fantastic service. The team transformed our lawn in no time at all, and the edging was completed with incredible precision. The attention to detail exceeded our expectations, and the finished result looks outstanding.
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Jordan Binetski

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The team arrived exactly when scheduled and took great care while trimming our hedges. Their workmanship was excellent, and they left the property spotless after completing the job. We would gladly recommend their services to others.
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Benjamin Wordley

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A truly professional gardening service. We needed a large amount of garden waste removed along with a general tidy-up of the yard. The team worked efficiently, completed everything quickly, and left the area looking neat and refreshed.
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Samantha Jelich

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We have used several gardening and lawn care companies over the years, and Fox Mowing stands out as one of the best. Their service is reliable, professional, and consistently delivered to a high standard. We regularly recommend them to family and friends.
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Pauline Mardowski

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If you want a lawn that looks healthy, neat, and professionally maintained, these are the people to call. The difference they made to our property was impressive, and we couldn't be happier with the result.
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Julius Bandini

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We had been battling persistent weeds for months and tried numerous products from local hardware stores without success. After Fox Mowing treated the problem areas, the results were noticeable almost immediately. Our weed issue is finally under control, and the garden looks much better.
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Gwenda Polini

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Servicing St Ives and the surrounding suburbs

Frequently asked questions

St Ives lawn and garden questions, answered

How much does lawn mowing in St Ives cost?

Small, maintained St Ives lawns start from $50. Mowing with edging and blow-down is generally $70–$150+, gardening visits start from $70, and overgrown recovery runs from $100–$250+, depending on size, access and how close the block sits to the bush.

Do you handle ember-zone garden clearing for properties next to Ku-ring-gai Chase or Garigal National Park?

Yes — for St Ives homes on the bushland boundary, Fox Mowing can keep grass and garden growth cut back as part of routine bushfire-season maintenance.

When should St Ives properties clear grass for bushfire season?

The RFS bushfire danger period runs from October to March, so the best time to have grass and undergrowth cut back around the house is through August and September, before the season officially starts.

What soil do St Ives gardens sit on?

St Ives sits on shallow, free-draining sandstone across the Ku-ring-gai Chase and Garigal fringe, so established lawns need regular mowing and mulching rather than heavy feeding to stay dense.

Do you offer gardening services in St Ives as well?

Yes — hedging, pruning, weeding, garden clean ups, mulching and green waste removal, from $70 a visit. Most St Ives customers have the lawn and garden done together in one booking.

How do I get a St Ives quote?

Call 1800 369 669 or fill in the form and a local Fox operator will call you the same day. For mowing-only jobs we can often quote without you being home.

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