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Practical landscaping advice for Melbourne homeowners, straight from the team in the field.
Modern Front Garden Design in Newport: A Fresh Start for a Tired Front Yard
A Newport front garden transformed with concrete steppers, silver birches, layered planting, steel edging and fresh lawn.
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A Fresh New Front Yard in Thornbury
A Thornbury front yard transformed with natural stone paving, soft curves and a new lawn. Plus our guide to landscaping in Thornbury and Melbourne's inner north.
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Port Melbourne Landscaping: A Garden Pathway That Lets Planting Lead
A recent Port Melbourne garden shows how gently curved paving, groundcover and layered planting can make a compact outdoor space feel calm and considered.
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Why Your Old Garden Trees Are the Best Thing About Your Backyard Renovation
How PJR Landscaping & Design worked around two mature established trees in a West Footscray backyard renovation, combining timber decking, fresh turf and layered garden beds to create a space that feels settled from day one.
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From Golfer's Dream to Family Backyard: Designing a Melbourne Putting Green That Works for Everyone
How PJR Landscaping & Design built a backyard putting green in Altona that keeps a keen golfer happy while still working as a shared family space, with a fire pit, garden beds and stepping stone pathway.
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Hardwood vs Composite Decking: Which Is Right for Your Melbourne Home?
A practical comparison of hardwood and composite decking, with real PJR projects in West Footscray and Williamstown. Two materials, two different briefs, one team.
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Contemporary Mediterranean Garden Design in Williamstown & Altona
Two recent PJR projects show how olive trees, silvery coastal planting and clean architectural lines come together in Williamstown and Altona — and why this style suits Melbourne's bayside suburbs so well.
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Custom Timber Bench Seating: Three Melbourne Backyards, Three Different Builds
Built-in spotted gum and Merbau bench seating across three inner-west Melbourne projects — Kingsville, Yarraville, and Footscray. How custom seating defines a space and what makes each build different.
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Landscaping and Outdoor Construction in Footscray: What's Changing and What It Actually Involves
From entry paths to full backyard rebuilds, PJR Landscaping & Design handles landscaping and outdoor construction across Footscray. See a recent West Footscray crazy paving and timber deck project and what's driving the renovation wave locally.
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Landscaping in Deanside: Decking, Entries and Outdoor Living for Melbourne's Growing West
A recent custom hardwood entry decking project in Deanside, and what to plan for when landscaping a newer western suburbs block — from estate covenants to clay soil and getting the sequence right.
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Kew Garden Planning Tips: Heritage Homes, Trees & Poolside Layouts
A practical Kew garden planning guide: period-home planting, mature trees, poolside layouts and Boroondara checks before you choose materials or a builder.
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Paving in Footscray: How Local Homeowners Are Transforming Their Outdoor Areas
From crazy paving entertaining areas to full outdoor renovations, Footscray homeowners are investing in their outdoor spaces. See how PJR Landscaping & Design is helping locals do it right.
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Custom Pergola Builders Across Melbourne's Inner West
From batten roof poolside structures to full outdoor living rooms, PJR Landscaping designs and builds pergolas across Newport, Footscray, Williamstown, Yarraville and the wider inner west.
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Backyard Renovation in Melbourne's Inner West: The Complete Guide
Planning a backyard renovation in Melbourne's inner west? From earthworks and paving to planting and lighting, this guide covers everything — costs, timelines, popular features, and what makes inner west blocks different.
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Melbourne's Inner West Landscaping Company Built on 20 Years of Getting It Right
PJR Landscaping and Design is Newport's trusted landscaping team, serving Melbourne's inner west and beyond for over 20 years. 13 qualified tradesmen delivering gardens built to last.
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Groundcover Instead of Lawn: A Smarter Choice for Melbourne Gardens
Lawn isn't always the right answer. PJR Landscaping & Design explains why groundcovers like Dichondra repens are a better fit for many Melbourne gardens: lower maintenance, better in shade, and far more interesting to look at.
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Retaining Walls That Do More Than Hold Back Soil
Most people think of retaining walls as a practical fix. We think they're an opportunity. Here's how PJR approaches retaining wall construction in Melbourne's inner west, covering material choice, drainage, and a recent Newport project.
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Landscaping in Yarraville: What Works for Melbourne's Inner-West Homes
Yarraville's compact Victorian and Edwardian backyards need clever landscaping. We share what works, from steel ring garden beds to bluestone pathways, with real Yarraville projects.
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How Drainage Works in Residential Landscaping (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)
Poor drainage is the most common cause of landscaping failure in Melbourne. We explain how residential drainage works, what goes wrong, and how to fix it.
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Artificial Grass vs Natural Lawn: What Melbourne Homeowners Need to Know
Deciding between artificial grass and natural lawn for your Melbourne home? We break down cost, maintenance, climate suitability, and which option suits your lifestyle.
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