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.
Fox Mowing NSW mows the river-flat blocks of Blackmans Point, where the Hastings and Maria rivers meet, working around the wetter ground near the old ferry ramp and Riverlodge Park.
Blackmans Point sits right at the confluence of the Hastings and Maria rivers, and the soil is exactly what you’d expect this close to two waterways — rich, fast-growing alluvial ground near the old ferry ramp and along the foreshore. It’s a warm-temperate Mid North Coast pocket, milder than the subtropical humidity further north around Coffs Harbour and Byron, so riverside moisture keeps the grass moving for most of the year and only really eases back in winter.
The trade-off for that river-flat fertility is drainage. Low, flood-prone ground near the water means some blocks in Blackmans Point (2444) stay soft for a while after heavy rain, and post-flood clean-up is a real, occasional part of lawn care out here. It’s a small, quiet, older riverside community, with plenty of long-term residents and a fair number of properties around Riverlodge Park that aren’t standard suburban blocks at all.
Book your free Blackmans Point quoteRiverfront blocks near the confluence need a different approach to a standard suburban yard, and that’s exactly what our local round is set up for.
Weekly, fortnightly or monthly visits, with edges tidied around paths, sheds and the water’s edge where access allows.
We time visits around recent flooding or soft, waterlogged ground near the Hastings and Maria rivers rather than forcing a mow too early.
Rich river-flat soil grows fast — multiple passes and proper catcher work bring an overgrown lawn back in line.
Fence lines, sheds and awkward riverside corners, finished as neatly as the rest of the lawn.
Clippings caught and carted, paths blown down, so the block looks properly finished, not just cut.
Set up for the mix of riverfront lifestyle blocks and larger lots around Riverlodge Park, not just a standard quarter-acre.
The mowing keeps the lawn tidy; the gardening keeps the rest of the block in order. Hedging, pruning, weeding, garden bed clean ups, mulching and green waste removal are all available from $70 a visit.
River-flat gardens near the confluence often need a clean-up after wet weather as much as a regular tidy — silt, debris and fast weed growth are common close to the water, and our operators fold that into the visit rather than treating it as a separate job.
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Clear starting prices, with the final figure confirmed once a local operator has seen the block, the access and the ground condition.
| Lawn service | Guide price from | Typical inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| Small maintained lawn — mow, edge & blow | From $50 | Small, regularly maintained lawns with straightforward access. |
| Medium to large — mow, edges & blow | From $70-$150+ | Mowing, edges and whipper snipping around paths and fences, plus a hard-surface tidy-up. |
| Gardening basic visit | From $70 | Hedging, pruning, weeding, bed tidy and green waste removal, sized to the job. |
| Overgrown lawn recovery | From $100-$250+ | Long, thick growth, multiple passes, extra catcher work and clean-up time. |
| Acreage / ride-on / slashing | Quoted on site | Bigger blocks that need the right gear. |
Important: These are Blackmans Point starting guide prices. Your final quote depends on lawn size, access, grass height, clipping volume and how often the job is booked.
A well-drained block away from the water is a quick, standard job. A low-lying riverfront lawn after recent rain is a different job again — an onsite look means we get the price right.
Local operators who understand riverfront ground and flood-timing, not a call centre and a different face each visit.
We know which Blackmans Point blocks near the ferry ramp and foreshore drain fast and which stay wet, and we plan the round around it.
Small maintained lawns from $50, gardening from $70; bigger or flood-affected jobs quoted to the work.
Every Fox Mowing NSW operator is fully insured — real peace of mind for riverfront homeowners.
We work around recent flooding and soft ground instead of turning up regardless and rutting the lawn.
Edges, trimming and a blow-down as standard, every visit.
Call 1800 FOX MOW or use the form and a local operator will be in touch the same day.
Growth here rarely stops for long. The warm-temperate Mid North Coast climate and the moisture off two rivers keep grass ticking over through most of the year, with winter the only real quiet stretch. Spring and summer rain can bring a growth surge and, on the lower blocks, a period of soft ground that’s better left a few days before mowing.
We mow right across the Blackmans Point side of the Port Macquarie-Hastings territory — Sancrox, Beechwood, Bonny Hills, North Shore and the rest of the hub. Nearby? Ask and we’ll sort a local operator.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Small, maintained Blackmans Point 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 and access.
Yes — we work around the wetter, low-lying sections near the Hastings and Maria rivers and can time visits around recent flooding or soft ground rather than mowing straight after heavy rain.
It's alluvial ground right where the Hastings and Maria rivers meet, which grows grass fast but also holds moisture longer than blocks further from the water — we adjust mowing frequency accordingly.
Yes — Blackmans Point has a mix of riverfront lifestyle blocks and larger lots beyond the standard suburban size, and we're set up for both.
Yes — hedging, pruning, weeding, garden bed clean ups, mulching and green waste removal, from $70 a visit. Most customers have the lawn and garden done together.
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.