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Landscaping in
Mitcham, Melbourne

With its blend of heritage homes, modern townhouses, and family-friendly streets, Mitcham is embracing landscaping trends that prioritise low-maintenance beauty, sustainable practices, and the suburb’s naturally leafy aesthetic. Here are the current trends, based on Living Waters' experience as local landscapers in the area.

 

Mature trees and sloping blocks are common features, and many homeowners are looking to enhance their gardens in a way that complements Mitcham’s established charm.

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Want to revitalise your outdoor space in Mitcham? Talk to us today about adding both function and street appeal to your home.

Sustainability and Native Planting

 

Given Mitcham's clay-based soils and relatively dry summers, Living Waters recommends drought-resistant gardens are both practical and stylish.

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Popular native plants in Mitcham:

  • Small to Medium Shrubs: Coastal rosemary, Grevillea, Emu bush, Tea tree

  • Ground Covers: Flax lily, Native violet, Mat rush, Creeping boobialla

  • Trees and Large Shrubs: Paperbark, Black she-oak, Silver wattle, Eucalyptus

  • Flowering Features: Kangaroo paw, Everlasting daisy, Waratah, Yellow buttons

  • Climbers: Running postman, Bower vine

 

Benefits:

  • Thrive in Mitcham’s conditions

  • Reduce long-term water use

  • Attract birds, bees and butterflies

  • Low maintenance and environmentally friendly

Enhancing steep and sloped landscapes


Many Mitcham properties are set on gently sloped or uneven terrain, which can be used creatively, and Living Waters understands your needs!

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Effective landscaping features:

  • Tiered garden beds

  • Retaining walls with native planting

  • Stone and rock work for structural support

  • Water-smart drainage systems

  • Gravel or timber paths on inclines

 

Why it matters:

  • Prevents erosion and water pooling

  • Adds layered visual interest

  • Makes all parts of your garden usable

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Outdoor living zones for modern families

 

With Mitcham's popularity among growing families and professionals, outdoor spaces are evolving into lifestyle hubs.


Trending inclusions:

  • Pergolas and covered seating

  • Outdoor dining areas or pizza ovens

  • Built-in bench seating

  • Eco-friendly composite decking

  • Safe play areas with artificial turf or soft landscaping


Benefits:

  • Encourages outdoor living year-round

  • Adds significant value to the home

  • Supports social and family gatherings

Smart Outdoor Technology

 

Time-poor homeowners are seeking clever, tech-savvy ways to enjoy their gardens without constant upkeep.

 

Smart ideas Living Waters can integrate:

  • Wi-Fi controlled irrigation

  • Robotic lawn mowing systems

  • Native groundcovers as lawn alternatives

  • Mulched beds with drip lines

  • Solar path and garden lighting


Contact Living Waters to see how we can assist with creating a Smart Outdoor area!

Naturalistic & Leafy Aesthetic


Landscaping in Mitcham is leaning into the suburb’s green character, rather than fighting it.

Design features to try:

  • Mixed-height native planting

  • Informal garden beds with curved edges

  • Incorporating logs, rocks, or dry creek beds

  • Nesting zones for birds or bees

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Working with local character


From 1950s weatherboards to modern duplexes, Mitcham properties benefit from thoughtful, site-responsive design.
 

Key considerations:

  • Match landscaping to your home’s architecture

  • Retain or replace mature trees with similar native varieties

  • Use sustainable, locally sourced materials

  • Create gardens that feel integrated with the street and neighbourhood

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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