Garden Maintenance & Care

Yes, garden maintenance can be funded under Core Supports - Assistance with Daily Life Tasks if it's a household task you cannot do yourself due to your disability. The NDIS recognizes that maintaining a safe, accessible outdoor environment is important for independent living. Your support coordinator can confirm if your plan includes this funding and how much is allocated for garden maintenance services.

Frequency depends on your garden size, plant types, and seasonal growth. Common arrangements include weekly during spring/summer when grass grows quickly, fortnightly for moderate maintenance needs, monthly for low-maintenance gardens or during slower winter growth, and seasonal visits for specific tasks like pruning or clean-ups. We'll recommend an appropriate schedule based on your garden's needs and your NDIS budget.

Yes, removal of lawn clippings, pruned branches, weeds, and other green waste is included in our service. We dispose of all garden waste responsibly through appropriate green waste facilities. You don't need to worry about bins or disposal—we handle everything from start to finish.

Absolutely! We offer supported gardening where our team works alongside you. You direct the work, make decisions about your garden, and participate in tasks you're able to do while we handle the physically demanding work. This is perfect for participants who love gardening but need assistance with heavy lifting, bending, or operating equipment. It maintains your connection to your garden while providing necessary support.

We bring all necessary professional equipment including commercial lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, whipper snippers, edging tools, pruning shears and saws, rakes and collection bags, and safety equipment. Our equipment is regularly maintained and serviced to ensure quality results. You don't need to provide or store any gardening equipment.

We service gardens of all sizes from small courtyards and townhouse yards to large family home gardens and acreage properties. For very large properties, we'll assess the maintenance requirements and provide a quote based on the work involved. We can also prioritize high-use or visible areas if budget is a consideration.

Our service covers basic garden maintenance including pruning small trees and shrubs. For major tree work (large tree removal, stump grinding, tree lopping), significant landscaping projects, or specialized work, we coordinate with trusted, qualified contractors. We can manage these arrangements on your behalf, ensuring the work meets your needs and is completed safely by licensed professionals.

We can handle overgrown gardens! We'll assess the situation and may recommend an initial intensive clean-up service to bring your garden back to a manageable state, followed by regular maintenance to keep it looking great. The initial clean-up typically takes longer and costs more, but once completed, regular maintenance keeps costs lower and your garden consistently beautiful.

Yes, we offer flexible scheduling including times when you're home or away, weekday or weekend services, and morning or afternoon appointments. If you prefer for us to work while you're out, we'll coordinate secure access to your yard and provide updates on work completed. Many participants prefer this arrangement so they return home to a beautifully maintained garden.

While our primary focus is maintenance, our experienced team can offer basic advice on plant health, seasonal care, and low-maintenance garden ideas. For planting design, major garden redesign, or specialized horticultural advice, we can connect you with qualified landscape designers or horticulturists. We're happy to maintain gardens designed by professionals or work with you to keep your existing garden healthy and attractive.