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Prospect’s heritage homes suit garden designs that complement their period character. Popular styles include cottage gardens with roses, salvias, and perennial borders, structured gardens with formal hedging and geometric beds, gravel and stone pathways with period-appropriate plantings, and low front fences with climbing plants like jasmine or wisteria. The key is creating a garden that looks like it belongs with the house.

Garden design fees in Prospect typically range from $1,500 for a basic concept plan to $5,000 for a detailed design with planting plans and construction drawings. The smaller block sizes in Prospect mean design projects are often more focused and cost-effective than larger suburban properties. Full garden implementation costs $10,000 to $40,000 depending on scope.

Front fences in Prospect’s heritage and character zones are subject to council guidelines. Traditional styles using wrought iron, timber picket, or rendered masonry are generally acceptable. Solid fences above specified heights and modern materials that do not suit the heritage character may not be approved. The City of Prospect has specific guidelines available on their website.

Hedge trimming in Prospect is one of the most popular maintenance services due to the many established hedges throughout the area. Common hedge species include pittosporum, lilly pilly, murraya, and English box. Most need trimming two to four times per year. Professional hedge trimming costs $50 to $150 per visit for standard hedges, or from $200 for large or complex hedges.

Prospect’s alluvial clay soils and inner-city microclimate support a wide range of plants. Heritage-appropriate choices include roses, lavender, agapanthus, and salvias. Native options like correa, grevillea, and westringia are increasingly popular. For hedging, pittosporum, lilly pilly, and murraya perform well. Shade-tolerant plants for under established street trees include hellebores, clivia, and native violets.