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When we consider sustainable homes, we often think of the indoor structure but we should consider both indoors and outdoors. Sustainable landscaping ideas should complement the natural landscape and be inherently low…
Incorporating the immediate environment is a cornerstone of our landscape design philosophy. Melbourne and Victoria has stunning landscapes and using raw materials from the Earth allows us to compliment what we already…
COVID lock downs and 2021 is quickly becoming a distant past with a brighter future for Melbourne and the rest of the world in 2022. We wanted to collate some of our…
If you’ve been following us, it should come as no surprise that we specialise in rock walls! However we are fully aware of all the retaining options available and today we’d like…
Erosion is a common issue that can cause you a lot of grief. Controlling erosion is one of our most requested services because one of the most effective solutions is the strategic…
From the pyramids at Giza to Machu Picchu, it is no coincidence that all of the longest lasting human structures are made from stone and rocks. Stone lasts forever, is natural, and…
There can be no doubt many of us spent more time in our backyards and front gardens (or we looked for green spaces) in the year that was 2020. So 2021 is…
With a name like Rock Walls Melbourne, it’s fair to say that our specialty lies in rock walls. But with many of our projects, it’s not just a wall we’re creating. A…
The client approached as us they were searching for a cost effective way to permanently retain their embankment and create an access from the top of the property to the bottom. The…
Failed retaining walls can be exceptionally costly to repair or replace. Rather than fix a retaining wall that has gone bad, there are some key preventative measures you can take to ensure…
We were called in to rebuild a failed mudstone retaining wall in Greensborough. The site had major access issues and the very real danger of falling 100 metres down to the river…
Gabion is derived from the Italian ‘gabbione’, which means big cage – which is exactly what a gabion retaining wall is. It consists of a system of wire mesh “cages” that hold…
Have you been thinking of installing a retaining wall in your yard? The ability to level out and create usable areas and garden beds is so tempting but how much will it…
We absolutely love creating environments for our clients to use and enjoy. But… we know very well that not everyone loves maintaining a backyard or garden. You could go to one end…
When looking to improve your landscape, the first thing you might be inclined to add is plants or mulch. Both of these are excellent choices that we applaud profusely. But – stay…
It’s no secret, traditional large scale retaining walls can get expensive quickly, especially when you need to build a tall retaining structure. You could pay anywhere from $300 – $700 per square…
Landscaping on a sleep slope is often no small challenge. However, with big challenges comes great rewards! In this post today, we’re going to share with you a number of landscaping ideas…
There are numerous retaining methods on the market, each with their own pro’s and con’s. Each method will have particular use cases to which it suits and other methods which are not…
