Softscapes in Northcote
The living parts of a garden — the beds, the plants, the soil they grow in — are what make a yard feel finished. Outside Mates handles softscaping across Northcote and the surrounding Inner North suburbs, from planting out new garden beds and refreshing tired ones to spreading mulch and conditioning soil.
Softscapes, looked after right.
In Northcote we start with the ground — weeding and edging the bed, turning and conditioning the soil — then plant it out and finish with a consistent layer of mulch to hold moisture and keep weeds down. Whether you've got plants already chosen or want us to pick what will actually thrive in the spot, the bed is left looking full and cared for.
- Garden beds prepared, planted and mulched
- Shrubs, ground covers and seasonal colour planted
- Weed and edge prep before any planting or mulching
- Soil conditioning and advice on what suits your garden
- Green waste and excess material removed
A local team
We know the soils and planting conditions around Northcote, so we recommend what actually grows well rather than what looks good on the shelf. We're happy to quote from photos and can usually fit softscaping jobs in around your regular maintenance visit.
Northcote's Victorian and Edwardian cottages, warehouse conversions and family homes on the hill all have their own quirks - and outdoor spaces here often work hard. Outside Mates services Northcote with lawn mowing, lawn edging, hedge trimming, gutter cleaning and seasonal garden tidy-ups for homeowners, landlords, renters and businesses along High Street. We're used to sloping blocks, mature trees and tight rear access, and we work quietly and tidily out of respect for close neighbours. If you'd like a fixed, no-obligation quote, send us a quick video or some photos and we'll come back to you fast - no site visit needed.