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Landscaping in
Croydon, Melbourne
With a mix of established homes, new developments, and family-friendly streets, Croydon is seeing a rise in landscaping trends that focus on functionality, street appeal, and low-maintenance living. The suburb’s relatively flat terrain, clay-based soil, and leafy environment make it ideal for thoughtful garden design that enhances lifestyle and property value.
Here are the current trends, based on Living Waters' experience as local landscapers in the area. We service the Croydon South, Croydon North and Croydon Hills areas!
Whether you’re updating a front garden for kerb appeal or transforming a backyard into a usable retreat, smart and sustainable landscaping can make a lasting impact. Get in touch with us today to bring your vision to life!
Sustainability and Native Planting
In Croydon, where clay soils and seasonal rainfall are common, drought-tolerant native gardens are gaining popularity for both new builds and older homes.
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Popular native plants in Croydon include:
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Small to Medium Shrubs: Grevillea, Bottlebrush, Native fuchsia, Coastal rosemary, Tea tree
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Ground Covers and Low Plants: Flax lily, Mat rush, Fan flower, Creeping boobialla
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Trees and Larger Shrubs: Silver wattle, Paperbark, Black she-oak, Eucalyptus, Banksia
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Flowering Feature Plants: Kangaroo paw, Everlasting daisy, Yellow buttons
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Climbers: Climbing guinea flower, Bower vine
Benefits:
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Low maintenance
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Reduce water use
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Attract native birds and pollinators
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Suited to Croydon’s local soil and rainfall patterns
Front yard makeover
With rising property values, homeowners are investing in front garden upgrades to stand out on the street.
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Popular improvements commonly completed by Living Waters:
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Formal garden borders and edging with native plants and mulch
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Wide concrete or gravel driveways
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Low retaining walls
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Porch revamp
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Feature trees or sculptural planting
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Stepping-stone paths and lighting
This affordable but elegant approach from Living Waters elevates visual appeal, enhances first impressions, and increases resale potential. Talk to us today about your front yard makeover!
Smart and maintenance design
Many Croydon homeowners want gardens that look good without taking up too much weekend time.
Smart landscaping options include:
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Automated irrigation systems
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Mulch-heavy garden beds to retain moisture
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Lawn alternatives like native groundcovers
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Robotic lawn mowers
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Solar lighting systems
Contact Living Waters to see how we can assist with creating a Smart Outdoor area!
Family-friendly Outdoor Living
With many families calling Croydon home, outdoor areas are being transformed into functional, comfortable extensions of the house.
Trending features seen by Living Waters in Croydon:
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Pergolas and shade sails
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Fire pits for entertaining
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Outdoor kitchens or BBQ zones
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Play-friendly lawns or decked areas
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Raised veggie patches
With this investment, Living Waters sees outdoor time for families increase, a boost in property value, and gives a garden that is usable year-round. Contact us today about designing and building your ideal outdoor living space!
Naturalistic and Layered Landscaping
As with nearby suburbs, there’s a shift toward more relaxed garden layouts over formal symmetry.
Living Waters design suggestions include:
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Use curved garden beds
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Layer plants by height and texture
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Mix flowering natives with hardy evergreens
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Include logs, rocks or water bowls for wildlife
Embracing the Local Landscape
Croydon’s leafy streets and established trees offer a unique suburban charm that Living Waters landscaping enhances—not hides. Our design strategies include:
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Preserve mature trees when possible
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Match new planting to existing vegetation
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Incorporate recycled or natural materials
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Blend garden design with the home’s era (many mid-century and brick veneer homes)
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Chat with us today about how you can create your dream landscape in Croydon!
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!
0422 929 232