Professional lawn mowing and gardening in Cheltenham

Shade-tolerant buffalo is generally the best option for a Cheltenham lawn growing under mature trees, since it copes with the reduced light far better than sun-loving couch. Even buffalo needs a slightly higher cutting height in deep shade to keep enough leaf on the plant to photosynthesise properly.

Small, well-kept Cheltenham lawns start from $50, mowing with edging and blow-down generally runs $70–$150+, gardening visits start from $70, and overgrown recovery work sits at $100–$250+. Larger tree-lined blocks with more garden bed edging around the lawn tend to land toward the higher end of that range.

Cheltenham's heavy tree canopy keeps lawns cooler and damper for longer than open suburbs nearby, and that combination of shade and moisture is exactly what moss and fungal patches need to take hold. Raising the mowing height, improving airflow where possible and keeping to a regular cutting schedule all help keep it in check.

Yes — hedging, pruning, weeding, garden bed clean ups, mulching and green waste removal, from $70 a visit. Cheltenham's established gardens often have the English-garden character of the area's older homes, with hedges, borders and mature plantings that need regular, careful upkeep.

Shaded lawns under Cheltenham's mature trees generally grow more slowly than a lawn in full sun, so a fortnightly to monthly cut is often enough even through the warmer months. Open, sunnier sections of the same block may still need more frequent attention, which is something we account for when quoting the job.

Call 1800 369 669 or fill in the form and a local operator will be in touch the same day. For lawns with a mix of shaded and sunny areas, a quick description over the phone is usually enough to put together an accurate quote.