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Landscaping in
Mount Waverley, Melbourne

With its wide tree-lined streets, large family homes, and proximity to top schools and parks, Mount Waverley is one of Melbourne’s most sought-after suburbs.

 

Living Waters are seeing residents who are increasingly investing in landscaping that reflects a balance of modern sophistication, outdoor functionality, and sustainability.

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Whether it’s upgrading an established garden or transforming a new build, homeowners in Mount Waverley are embracing thoughtful design that enhances lifestyle and property value. Contact us today to discuss how we can transform your property in Mount Waverley.

Sustainability and Native Planting

 

Living Waters sees homeowners choosing Australian natives that thrive in Mount Waverley’s well-drained soils and mild microclimate.

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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 Mount Waverley:

  • Reduces garden maintenance

  • Conserves water

  • Supports local biodiversity

  • Enhances year-round greenery

Terraced Gardens, Rock Work, and Retaining Walls

 

With many homes on gently sloping or tiered blocks, smart structural landscaping is essential in Mount Waverley to make the most of space.

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Popular features Living Waters likes to include:

  • Retaining walls to manage levels

  • Sandstone or bluestone steps and edging

  • Terraced garden beds

  • Natural stone or concrete paving

 

These upgrades not only improve safety and usability, but also add timeless curb appeal to Mount Waverley properties.

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Living Waters has ample experience making beautiful, terraced gardens with rock work and retaining walls. Talk to us today!

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Vertical Gardens and Green Walls

For compact areas or to soften hard surfaces, vertical gardens are gaining popularity.

Benefits:

  • Save space while adding greenery

  • Improve air quality

  • Bring vibrancy to fences or exterior walls

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You may also consider raised garden beds or planters, contact us to see if this is a good fit for your space!

Smart Outdoor Technology

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Busy professional and family lifestyles are driving interest in low-effort, high-function gardens.

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Trending features:

  • Wi-Fi irrigation systems

  • Solar-powered garden lighting

  • Robotic lawnmowers

  • 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!

Outdoor Living Spaces

 

Many Mount Waverley homes have the space for true outdoor living—and homeowners are making the most of it. This trend boosts both lifestyle quality and property value, especially in family-oriented areas near parks and schools.

 

Outdoor features commonly seen in Mount Waverley 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

 

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.

Embracing the Local Landscape

 

Landscape designers are making the most of Mount Waverley's unique landscape and mature vegetation.

 

Key strategies used by Living Waters:

  • Working with natural slopes rather than against them

  • Retaining large trees and indigenous flora where possible

  • Positioning garden features to capture views

 

The approach will create a seamless integration of home and environment, and provide a sustainable, site-responsive design.

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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