Landscaping and Garden Makeovers in Unley
Yardner gives established Unley gardens a considered reset, so the garden finally matches the character home behind it. One specialist team, design through to final planting.
A garden makeover in Unley is a complete reset of an established garden, taking it from overgrown or dated back to something that suits the home in front of it. Yardner handles every stage, from the first on-site visit and design through to edging, planting, lawn and the final details.
Unley is character-home country, and a period villa or bungalow asks more of its garden than a generic tidy-up can give. We design and deliver the whole makeover as one considered scheme, built low-maintenance, so it lifts the home without taking over your weekends.
Gardens that suit Unley's character homes
Unley is built on period homes. Sandstone-fronted villas, Federation cottages and California bungalows, set behind wide leafy streets in a heritage conservation area. The front garden is part of how the house reads from the footpath, so it has to sit in proportion with a strong facade rather than fight it.
We design for that. Clean lines and structure that frame the verandah and entry, a restrained plant palette that suits a character home, and hedging or a feature tree that gives the front a sense of permanence. The result looks like it has always belonged to the house, not like it was added last week.
Built for how Unley gardens actually grow
Many established Unley gardens have simply been outgrown. The original planting has gone leggy, beds have lost their edge, and a once-considered design no longer reads. Add the heavy clay soils common across the Adelaide plains, hot dry summers, and the narrow side access on a lot of villa blocks, and an honest reset is usually worth more than another patch-up.
We clear what no longer belongs, improve the soil where it needs it, and replant with climate-suited species chosen to thrive here with minimal fuss. Every garden is designed with a low-maintenance structure in mind, so you spend more time enjoying it and less time keeping up with it.
A garden that lifts the home, day to day and at sale
A well-designed garden is one of the highest-returning improvements you can make to a character home. Studies suggest landscaping can lift a property's value by 10 to 20 percent, that every dollar spent can return up to $3 in added value, and that a well-presented garden can increase buyer interest by up to 30 percent at sale.
If you are preparing an Unley home for the market, we can plan the work around your timeline so the garden is ready before your first open inspection. If you are staying put, the same considered makeover is something you get to enjoy every single day.
A Unley project
A typical Unley project starts with a sandstone villa whose front garden has slipped out of step with the house: patchy lawn to the verandah, a hedge that has lost its shape, and beds that have blurred into each other. The owners love the home but the garden lets the street view down.
Yardner reworks it as one considered scheme. Sharp edging to redraw the lines, a low formal hedge to frame the path and entry, a single feature tree for structure, and a tidy run of lawn or a water-wise alternative in the spaces that suit it. Climate-suited planting fills the beds, and mulch ties it together.
The household keeps the character it bought into, the front of the home reads the way the architecture deserves, and the whole garden is built to stay looking sharp with a fraction of the upkeep.
Why Unley homeowners choose Yardner
Common questions
Do you work on heritage and character homes in Unley?
Yes, that is most of what we do in the inner south. We design front and rear gardens to sit in proportion with villas, cottages and bungalows, choosing structure and planting that suit a period facade rather than compete with it. If your street sits in a heritage conservation zone, we keep the design sympathetic to that character while still making the garden practical and low-maintenance to live with.
How much does a garden makeover cost in Unley?
It depends on the size of the garden, the plants and materials, and the scope of work. Most Yardner projects start from around $10,000 and run up to $150,000+ for larger or more involved transformations. We ask about your budget early, both in the enquiry form and at your consultation, so we can scope the project properly and make sure every dollar goes where it has the most impact.
Can you have the garden ready before we sell?
Yes. If you are preparing an Unley home for the market, tell us your timeline and we will plan the work so the garden is ready before your photography and first open inspection. A well-presented garden lifts how the property shows in photos and on inspection day, which is exactly when first impressions count most.
Which suburbs near Unley do you service?
We work right across Adelaide's inner south and eastern suburbs, including Unley, Malvern, Hyde Park, Goodwood, Parkside and the surrounding character pockets. We cover the wider Adelaide metro as well, and consider projects beyond the metro on a case-by-case basis. If you are nearby, request a consultation and we will arrange a time to walk through your space.
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Start the conversation today
If your home is ready for a garden that matches it, we'd be glad to hear from you. Tell us about your space and budget, and we'll be in touch to arrange a time.
- 0405 306 789
- Adelaide, South Australia — metro and beyond, project by project
- Projects from $10,000 to $150,000+