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Landscaping in
Burwood, Melbourne

With a balanced mix of family homes, units, and modern developments, Burwood is a suburb in transition—where tradition meets contemporary living.

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As homeowners look to enhance liveability and boost property value, Living Waters has seen that landscaping has become a key focus, especially in a suburb where space is valuable and greenery is cherished.

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Maximise the beauty and functionality of your outdoor space with sustainable, low-maintenance designs that suit Burwood’s climate, soil types, and family-friendly lifestyle.

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Contact us today to discuss how we can transform your property in Burwood or Burwood South.

Sustainability and Native Planting

 

Burwood’s well-established gardens and maturing trees offer the perfect canvas for native and drought-tolerant plantings. These not only reduce water use but also create lush, low-care environments suited to the suburb’s mix of sandy loam and clay soils.

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Popular native plants include:

  • Small to Medium Shrubs: Grevillea, Bottlebrush, Native fuchsia, Coastal rosemary, False sarsaparilla / Purple coral pea, Long-leaf wax flower, Tea tree, Emu bush, Burgan.

  • Ground Covers and Low Plants: Flax lily, Mat rush, Fan flower, Groundcover grevillea, Creeping boobialla

  • Trees and Large Shrubs: Eucalyptus trees, Silver wattle, Black she-oak, Coast banksia, Paperbark, Pincushion hakea

  • Flowering Feature Plants: Kangaroo paw,Yellow buttons, Everlasting daisy, Waratah

  • Climbers: Bower vine, Running postman, Climbing guinea flower

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Why these plants matter in Burwood:

  • Water-efficient and low-maintenance

  • Attract birds and pollinators

  • Blend seamlessly with existing streetscapes

  • Ideal for Burwood’s moderate rainfall and well-drained areas

Compact Solutions for Growing Families

 

As properties in Burwood are subdivided and townhouses rise, outdoor spaces are becoming more compact. But that doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice style or comfort.

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Great solutions Living Waters loves to include:

  • Vertical gardens and green walls to soften built environments

  • Raised garden beds for herbs or veg patches

  • Smart irrigation systems for low-effort maintenance

  • Strategic hedge, plant or tree placement to enhance privacy without overcrowding

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Living Waters has ample experience making the most of your outdoor space. Talk to us today!

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Modern meets natural

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Designs in Burwood are shifting away from formal, high-maintenance styles toward naturalistic and layered landscapes. Think warm tones, natural materials, and flowing lines that soften the architecture of newer developments.

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How Living Waters achieves the modern-meets-natural through design:

  • Mixed textures and layered plant heights

  • Curved pathways and informal stonework

  • Natural timber finishes and native-inspired palettes

Smart Outdoor Technology

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Busy professionals and young families are embracing smart garden tech in Burwood, aiming for low-maintenance convenience without sacrificing beauty.
 

  • Wi-Fi irrigation controlled systems

  • Solar garden lighting

  • Automated lawn mowers

  • Moisture sensors to optimise watering

  • Automated gates or garden lighting zones

 

These innovations bring efficiency, elegance, and energy savings to outdoor spaces. Talk to Living Waters about how we can integrate this into your landscape design!

Outdoor Living Spaces

 

Burwood’s family-oriented nature makes outdoor entertaining and play spaces essential. Landscapes that integrate indoor-outdoor living are especially sought after.

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Outdoor features commonly seen in Burwood by Living Waters:

  • Pergolas and shade structures

  • Outdoor kitchens or pizza ovens

  • BBQ zones

  • Fire pits

  • Sunken seating areas

  • Timber or composite decking (often with in-build seating)

  • Lush lawn or garden zones for kids

  • Shade sails or insulated roof structures for year-round use

 

A beautiful outdoor space enhances home value and lifestyle, if you don't know where to start, have a chat to us about your vision.

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Naturalistic and Layered Landscaping

 

The trend toward layered, flowing garden layouts continues in Mount Waverley.

 

Designs Living Waters likes to emphasise in the suburb:

  • Mixed heights and textures

  • Organic pathways and borders

  • Bird-friendly planting

  • Soft screening and privacy hedges

 

These gardens reflect the suburb’s leafy character, blending seamlessly with existing greenery and older trees.

Let us help you design

Call Tim to discuss what is possible for you space.

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We can work with any budget or idea!

contact@lwlandscape.com.au

0422 929 232

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