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Landscaping in
Lilydale, Melbourne
Lilydale, nestled at the gateway to the Yarra Valley, offers a unique blend of natural charm and suburban convenience. With a mix of newer estates, older homes on generous blocks, and semi-rural properties, landscaping in Lilydale is all about blending lifestyle with the environment.
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Whether you're upgrading a family garden or transforming a larger block, modern landscaping in Lilydale focuses on durability, sustainability, and outdoor lifestyle.
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Contact us today to discuss how we can transform your property in Lilydale.
Outdoor Living Spaces
With family-friendly streets and generous block sizes, many Lilydale homes are extending living spaces into the outdoors.
Outdoor features commonly built by Living Waters in Lilydale:
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Pergolas and shade structures
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Outdoor kitchens or pizza ovens
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BBQ zones
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Fire pits
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Sunken seating areas
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Timber or composite decking (often with in-build seating)
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Lush lawn or garden zones for kids
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.
Sustainability and Native Planting
With its proximity to natural bushland and the Yarra Ranges, Living Waters sees Lilydale homeowners increasingly embracing native, drought-tolerant gardens.
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Popular native plants include:
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Small to Medium Shrubs: Grevillea, Bottlebrush, Native fuchsia, Coastal rosemary, False sarsaparilla / Purple coral pea, Long-leaf wax flower, Tea tree, Emu bush, Burgan.
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Ground Covers and Low Plants: Flax lily, Mat rush, Fan flower, Groundcover grevillea, Creeping boobialla
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Trees and Large Shrubs: Eucalyptus trees, Silver wattle, Black she-oak, Coast banksia, Paperbark, Pincushion hakea
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Flowering Feature Plants: Kangaroo paw,Yellow buttons, Everlasting daisy, Waratah
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Climbers: Bower vine, Running postman, Climbing guinea flower
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Why it works in Lilydale:
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Suits clay or loamy soil
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Reduces garden maintenance
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Conserves water
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Supports local biodiversity
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Enhances year-round greenery
Terraced Gardens, Rock Work, and Retaining Walls
Lilydale’s hilly terrain and large plots offer opportunity and complexity. Smart landscaping can maximise your space and manage water effectively.
Popular features Living Waters likes to include:
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Tiered or terraced gardens
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Retaining walls to manage levels
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Rock features
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Gravel or stone paths to manage slope
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Native planting for erosion control
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Living Waters has ample experience making beautiful, terraced gardens with rock work and retaining walls. Talk to us today!
Smart Outdoor Technology
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Busy family lifestyles are driving interest in low-effort, high-function gardens. More homeowners are adopting automated irrigation systems, drip lines, and smart controllers to reduce water waste and simplify garden care. This is especially valuable in larger yards!
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Trending features:
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Wi-Fi irrigation systems
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Solar-powered garden lighting
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Robotic lawnmowers
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Automated gates or garden lighting zones
These innovations bring efficiency, elegance, and energy savings to outdoor spaces.
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Talk to Living Waters about how we can integrate this into your landscape design!
New homes / New builds
With new estates continuing to grow throughout Lilydale, many homeowners are starting with a blank canvas. While a brand-new build offers a fresh start, it also means creating your entire outdoor space from the ground up.
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Key considerations Living Waters accounts for in new homes:
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Soil Improvement: New builds often have compacted or poor-quality soil. Conditioning the soil is essential for long-term plant health.
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Privacy Screening: Young gardens may lack shade or coverage. Fast-growing natives and smart fence design can create immediate comfort.
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Drainage Solutions: Sloping blocks or poorly graded sites may require tailored drainage to prevent pooling or water damage near your home.
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Council Requirements: Some estates have landscape guidelines or developer covenants that must be followed, especially for front gardens.
Popular features Living Waters installs for new builds:
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Instant turf or artificial lawn for a neat finish
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Retaining walls and levelled terraces
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Modern paving and pathways
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Raised garden beds or corten steel edging
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Low-maintenance native planting for long-term savings
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Automated irrigation and lighting systems
Why act early?
Investing in landscaping soon after the build helps avoid erosion, keeps mud under control, and adds immediate value and comfort. A well-designed outdoor space also complements your new home’s architecture and boosts street appeal.
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Talk to us today about landscaping for your new home!
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