What We Build

Our Services

From the first load of fill to the last roll of turf, Active Landscapes delivers the full range of landscaping and hard landscaping services across Sydney — designed, built and finished by one licensed team.

What We Do

The Range of Services We Offer

Six core services delivered by one team. Each has its own page with more detail and recent work.

Planted garden beds and lawn designed by an Active Landscapes landscape gardener
01

Landscape Gardening

Plants, shrubs, trees and flowers add beauty and value to any property. Our landscape gardeners plan layouts around your space, sun, shade and lifestyle, choosing plantings that thrive in Sydney’s climate and stay easy to maintain.

Landscape gardening includes

  • Garden design and planting plans
  • Low-maintenance gardens
  • Native and climate-suited planting
  • Garden beds and edging
  • Privacy planting and screening
  • Front garden makeovers
Hardwood timber deck built by Active Landscapes in a Sydney backyard
02

Timber Decking

A well-built timber deck extends your living space outdoors and connects the house to the garden. We design and build decks to suit the site, the levels and the way you entertain, using quality hardwood and composite materials.

Decking options include

  • Outdoor entertaining decks
  • Poolside decking
  • Steps and level transitions
  • Privacy screening
  • Built-in seating
  • Deck integration with lawns and gardens
Freshly laid turf across a prepared Sydney lawn
03

Turf Laying

A healthy lawn starts with what goes underneath it. We assess levels, soil, drainage and sunlight before laying turf, so your new lawn establishes quickly and stays even, whatever the size or shape of the area.

Turf laying includes

  • Existing lawn removal
  • Soil and ground preparation
  • Drainage and level correction
  • Turf variety selection
  • Fresh turf installation
  • Lawn edging and transitions
Retaining wall supporting a terraced garden in Sydney
04

Retaining Walls

Retaining walls hold back soil, create usable level areas and add structure to sloping blocks. We build in timber, concrete sleeper, block and natural stone, with proper footings and drainage so the wall lasts.

Retaining walls are used for

  • Creating level lawn areas
  • Garden terracing
  • Driveway and boundary support
  • Raised garden beds
  • Pool and entertaining-area levels
  • Drainage around retained areas
New concrete driveway poured by Active Landscapes
05

Driveway & Footpath Concreting

Driveways, paths and slabs need to be strong, well drained and good to look at. We excavate, form, reinforce and pour to suit the site, with plain, coloured and exposed aggregate finishes available.

Concreting work includes

  • Driveways
  • Front and side pathways
  • Outdoor entertaining areas
  • Steps and landings
  • Shed and garden slabs
  • Concrete integrated with landscaping
Yard levelled and prepared for landscaping in Sydney
06

Yard Levelling & Landscaping Preparation

Good landscaping is built on a stable, well-prepared base. We clear, excavate, level and prepare drainage so lawns, paving, decks and walls go onto ground that won’t sink, pond or shift.

Site preparation includes

  • Excavation and clearing
  • Cut and fill work
  • Yard levelling
  • Drainage preparation
  • Soil improvement
  • Preparation for lawns and hard landscaping