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Fox Mowing NSW looks after Mortdale's post-war family streets and station-side village strip, from the shaded blocks near Memorial Park's fig trees to the quarter-acre lots backing onto Hurstville Golf Course.

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Lawn mowing from $50For small, maintained Mortdale 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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Fox Mowing operator mowing a lawn on a post-war Mortdale street
Local Mortdale lawn care

Mowing lawns along Mortdale’s post-war streets

Mortdale is a station suburb that has kept its post-war shape — solid brick homes on tidy blocks running down toward the small shopping strip by the line. Sitting a touch higher and further inland than Oatley or Connells Point gives local lawns better airflow and less of the sticky, dew-heavy mornings that slow things down closer to the water, though the mature fig trees around Mortdale Memorial Park still throw plenty of shade over the streets nearby.

Underneath most Mortdale (2223) blocks sits clay over shale, part of the same ridge that runs out past Hurstville Golf Course, with sandstone not far under the surface going by the old quarry site at Beatty Street Reserve. That clay holds water well through a dry spell but compacts hard under regular mowing, so a seasonal aeration keeps the roots breathing and stops the lawn thinning out near driveways and fence lines.

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What we do in Mortdale

Lawn mowing services suited to Mortdale’s family blocks

From the quarter-acre streets near the golf course to the newer units close to the station, every visit is set up for the block it’s on.

Regular mowing & edging

Weekly, fortnightly or monthly visits with tidy edges along driveways, garden beds and the footpath strip, height adjusted for shade or sun as the block demands.

Whipper snipping & trimming

Fence lines, retaining walls and the awkward corners around the shed, finished off to match the rest of the cut.

Overgrown lawn recovery

Grass left to run after a wet spell gets brought back under control in stages, rather than scalped in one go.

Catch & clipping removal

Clippings bagged and carted off, paths and driveways blown clean, so the block looks finished, not just mown.

Aeration & clay-soil care

Seasonal aeration to break up compaction on Mortdale’s heavier blocks, so water and nutrients keep reaching the roots.

Rental & inspection mowing

Scheduled visits that leave the lawn inspection-ready for Mortdale’s landlords and property managers, no need to be on site.

Gardening services Mortdale

Gardening services in Mortdale

The lawn is only half the job on a lot of Mortdale properties. Our local operators also handle hedge trimming, pruning, weeding, garden bed clean ups, mulching and green waste removal, with a basic gardening visit starting from $70.

Established gardens on the older blocks around the village strip near the station often carry decades of growth — overgrown hedges, self-seeded shrubs and thick leaf litter from the figs at Memorial Park. A mulch top-up after the autumn drop keeps beds tidy and holds moisture in the clay through the next dry stretch, and one operator can knock the lawn and garden over in a single visit.

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Fox Mowing operator providing gardening services in Mortdale NSW
Transparent Mortdale pricing

Mortdale lawn mowing prices: from $50 for small maintained lawns

Straightforward starting prices, no guesswork. A local operator confirms the exact figure after seeing the block, the access and how far the grass has got.

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 siteLarger blocks that need the right gear for a proper finish.

Important: These are Mortdale starting guide prices. Your final quote depends on lawn size, access, grass height, clipping volume and how often it’s done.

What changes your Mortdale quote?

A lawn mown every fortnight on a quiet street near the golf course is quick work. One left through a wet six weeks is a different job entirely. A free onsite look means the price matches the block.

✓Size & access A courtyard unit near the station and a quarter-acre off Hurstville Golf Course aren’t priced the same.
✓Grass condition Kikuyu on the clay puts on serious growth after rain — more passes, more time on the mower.
✓Frequency Regular visits keep the job quick; long gaps between mows turn it into a recovery job.
$50+
Small maintained lawn guide price
20
Hurstville-area suburbs covered by local operators
1–2
Week intervals through the growing season, monthly once it slows
Why choose Fox Mowing NSW

Why Mortdale locals book Fox Mowing NSW

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

Local operators who know Mortdale

From the fig trees at Memorial Park to the golf course fairways, our operators know how this ridge of clay and shale behaves through the seasons.

Clear from $50 / $70

Small maintained lawns from $50, gardening from $70; bigger or overgrown 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 block looks cared-for, not just cut.

Around your schedule

Weekly, fortnightly, one-off or seasonal upkeep, fitted to how the property is used.

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

Mortdale lawns through every season

Spring brings the fastest growth of the year on Mortdale’s clay, with kikuyu and buffalo both putting on a rush after rain. Summer favours a slightly higher cut on the shaded streets near Memorial Park, autumn is leaf-drop season from the fig canopy and a good time for aeration, and winter slows growth right down until it wakes again in September.

We mow right across the Mortdale operator area, including Peakhurst, Oatley, Penshurst, Beverly Hills, Peakhurst Heights and Hurstville Grove. Nearby? Ask and we’ll sort a local operator.

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Fox Mowing operator finishing a lawn near Mortdale Memorial Park
Areas we service

Lawn mowing across Mortdale and nearby suburbs

Customer feedback

What Customers Say About Our Service

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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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Frequently asked questions

Mortdale lawn and garden questions, answered

How much does lawn mowing in Mortdale cost?

Small, maintained Mortdale lawns start from $50. A full mow with edging and blow-down generally runs $70–$150+, gardening visits start from $70, and bringing an overgrown lawn back under control is typically $100–$250+, depending on size and access.

The fig trees around Memorial Park shade half our street - what's the best lawn for a Mortdale block that only gets a few hours of direct sun?

Buffalo is generally the better pick for a shaded Mortdale block — it holds its colour and density on just a few hours of sun better than couch does. We also lift the cutting height slightly on shaded lawns, since a taller leaf copes with low light better than one scalped close.

What grass suits Mortdale's clay-over-shale soil?

Kikuyu and buffalo both handle the clay well once compaction is managed, which is why we recommend a seasonal aeration on the heavier blocks around the golf course and the older streets. Left unmanaged, that same clay can set hard in a dry spell and thin the lawn out near paths and driveways.

Do you offer gardening services in Mortdale as well?

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

Can you mow both a small unit lawn near the station and a bigger block near the golf course?

Yes — Mortdale's mix of low-rise units and larger family blocks means our operators carry the right gear for both, and price each one on its own size and access rather than a flat rate.

How do I get a Mortdale quote?

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

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