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Landscaping in
Wheelers Hill, Melbourne

With its elevated homes, sweeping views, and spacious blocks, Wheelers Hill has become a prime location for bespoke landscaping. Living Waters see how often residents often seek to enhance the aesthetic and lifestyle appeal of their properties, with a strong focus on modern outdoor living, smart design, and long-term sustainability.

 

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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Contact us today to discuss how we can transform your property in Wheelers Hill.

Sustainable Design and Native Plants

 

Living Waters are seeing homeowners in Wheelers Hill increasingly turning to native plants to create stunning yet low-maintenance gardens that thrive in the area’s conditions

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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 Wheelers Hill:

  • Reduces garden maintenance

  • Reduces water usage

  • Encourages biodiversity

  • Complements natural soil and climate

  • Blends with the suburb’s leafy surroundings

Terraced Gardens, Rock Work, and Retaining Walls

 

Wheelers Hill’s undulating land means many properties sit on slopes. Smart landscaping maximises usability while creating a layered, dynamic aesthetic.

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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

  • Decorative stonework and rock features

  • Drainage systems to manage water runoff

 

These upgrades not only improve safety and usability, but also add timeless curb appeal to Wheelers Hill 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!

Outdoor Living Spaces

 

Wheelers Hill 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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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!

Embracing the Local Landscape

 

Landscape designers are making the most of Wheelers Hill's unique landscape and mature vegetation. Modern landscaping in Wheelers Hill leans toward a relaxed, layered look using curved edges, diverse textures, and mixed plant heights. This mirrors the natural contours of the suburb and supports a more organic aesthetic.

 

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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