Weeds n’ Wonders provides regular and one-off garden maintenance in Hawthorn and Hawthorn East, in Melbourne’s inner east. We look after private gardens, courtyards, period gardens and the shared grounds of townhouse and apartment complexes, working out what each one needs rather than arriving with a fixed list.
No commitment. We call, you decide.
The short answer
Visits are carried out by two gardeners working together, and our rate is $180 per hour for the two-person team, with a $180 minimum visit charge.
Ongoing garden care is generally every four weeks or fortnightly, depending on the garden and the finish you want, and one-off tidy-ups are welcome too. Hawthorn has a real mix of housing, from townhouses and compact period homes to larger established gardens, so we start with the property in front of us.
Local knowledge
Hawthorn gardens range from compact courtyards to established period gardens.
Many townhouses and smaller period homes have courtyards, side strips and paved outdoor spaces, sometimes with little or no lawn, and a compact garden isn’t necessarily simpler, as pots dry out faster than beds and soil is often limited.
Some older streets have substantial homes on generous blocks, with mature trees, hedging and more formal structure that generally benefit from consistent, ongoing gardening to keep them in shape.
Local problems
These come up often in Hawthorn and Hawthorn East, and the right response depends on the property.
| The problem | Why it can happen | How we approach it |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn thinning in shade | Walls, fences and taller buildings can shade a garden, more so in winter. | Raising the mowing height may help. If shade is the main factor, we’ll say honestly whether another plant or surface would suit better. |
| Weeds in paving, gravel and edges | Paving joints, gravel and driveway edges can hold oxalis, clover and weedy grasses. | Hand weeding with targeted treatment where appropriate. Oxalis can take repeated treatment. |
| Hedges outgrowing the space | Screening hedges in tight streets can grow too tall or wide. | How hard a hedge can be cut depends on the plant species and the healthy growth left. |
| Access and green waste | Rear lanes, narrow side access, stairs and gates affect how equipment and waste move. | Mention access when you enquire. Your green bin first, then bagged removal at $8 per large bag. |
Services
Whole-property gardening services for courtyards, compact gardens and larger established gardens, finished with a blow-down of paths and work areas.
Trimmed to suit the species, its condition and the finish you want, from a neat formal line to something softer.
Hand weeding and targeted treatment in beds, paving, gravel and driveway edges.
Garden trees pruned from the ground and with ladders where safe, with larger or higher-risk work referred to a qualified arborist.
Beds and planters weeded first, then mulched to a typical depth and kept clear of stems.
Lawn mowing with edging as standard, at a height that suits the lawn, the season and the light, with clippings generally caught for a clean finish.
Your green bin first, then bagged removal at $8 per large bag, with larger clear-outs quoted separately.
Clearing, pruning and tidy-ups as priorities change through the year.
Buildings and complexes
Many apartment blocks and townhouse complexes in Hawthorn have shared gardens: entry beds, paths, driveway edges, boundary hedges and small common lawns. We work with owners corporations and building managers on regular visits at the same two-person rate, and we walk the site and quote. Grounds with ground-level access and enough outdoor work suit us best; sites reached through lifts or interiors usually aren’t a good fit.
Practical information
Hawthorn and Hawthorn East are in the City of Boroondara, where pruning or removing some trees may require approval, so it’s worth checking current council guidance and involving a qualified arborist where appropriate.
We work predominantly with electric equipment, which generally means less noise and fewer fumes than petrol tools for neighbours and anyone working from home.
Where we work
Hawthorn shown as an area we work in. We’re a service area business based in Eaglemont, not a shopfront.
FAQ
Our rate is $180 per hour for a two-person gardening team, with a $180 minimum visit charge, and we recommend a visit length based on what the garden needs. If you’d prefer a shorter visit, we prioritise the most important work, and one-off tidy-ups can be assessed and quoted.
Most clients who maintain their garden with us choose every four weeks or fortnightly: every four weeks often suits courtyards and lower-maintenance gardens, while fortnightly may suit faster-growing or more formal gardens during active growth.
Usually not, as long as the work areas are safely accessible and we’ve agreed the priorities, and we send an SMS reminder the day before a visit, though it doesn’t give an exact arrival time.
Nearby
We also work in the suburbs either side of Hawthorn.
Nearby but not listed? Call us. If you are close we can usually help.
Booking
Request a call back, a quote or a time to discuss your garden, and tell us what needs attention, any access details and photos if you have them. We take phone enquiries Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm, and generally reply within the next business day.
No commitment. We call, you decide.
