Find a Qualified Landscaper in Unley

The most common landscaping issues in Unley relate to the reactive clay soils. Paving lifts and cracks as the clay expands and contracts, retaining walls need proper engineering to resist soil pressure, gardens can waterlog in winter and dry out in summer, and tree roots in the heavy clay can heave paths and damage structures. Experienced Adelaide landscapers know how to work with these conditions.

Landscaping costs in Unley are mid to upper range for Adelaide due to the established character of the area and client expectations. A basic garden refresh starts around $5,000, a paving project for a typical courtyard or driveway costs $8,000 to $20,000, and a full front and rear garden renovation typically ranges from $25,000 to $70,000 depending on scope and materials.

In most of Unley, front fences are subject to character zone guidelines. Traditional styles using wrought iron, timber picket, or stone to match your home’s period are generally encouraged. Solid fences and walls above specified heights require development approval. The City of Unley provides specific guidelines for front fencing in character zones.

Plants that tolerate clay soil and Adelaide’s dry summers do best in Unley. Good choices include native shrubs like westringia, callistemon, and correa, Mediterranean plants such as lavender, rosemary, and salvias, tough groundcovers like native violet and myoporum, and deciduous trees like ornamental pears and crepe myrtles that handle the soil movement.

Most hedges in Unley need trimming two to four times per year depending on the species. Fast-growing species like murraya and lilly pilly benefit from quarterly trimming, while slower growers like box and pittosporum may only need two trims. Regular trimming keeps hedges dense, healthy, and within your property boundary, which is important in Unley’s close-set suburbs.