Landscaping in Midland means working with flat, sandy ground, a City of Swan verge that the adjoining owner is expected to look after, and a sprinkler roster that limits when you can water. We are a family-owned landscaping and garden maintenance company based in Maida Vale, and we have served Perth since 2009.
How far we travel to Midland
Midland is about 10.4 km from our base at 19 Ravenswood Rd, Maida Vale. Rome2Rio shows a car route of about 12 minutes. Check the drive in Google Maps for your start time.
City of Swan verge rules for Midland homes
The City of Swan says it maintains verges only in limited circumstances, so the verge in front of your home is generally yours to look after.
No permit is needed for grass, groundcovers, organic mulch or existing native vegetation. Brick paving, synthetic turf and compacted aggregate need a written application with a detailed plan. Asphalt, concrete and loose gravel are not allowed on the verge, and neither are fences, retaining walls, letterboxes, seats or sheds. Any tree on City land needs City approval, including a tree a resident plants.
Sandy soils and reticulation on the Midland flats
Much of Midland sits on the Swan Coastal Plain, where DPIRD describes the soils as largely sandy and infertile. Sand is often laid over heavier Guildford Formation clay, which holds water tightly.
Sandy soil drains quickly, so reticulation zones and run times matter more here than on heavier ground. We install and repair sprinkler systems, so see our reticulation installation and repairs in Perth page. Sprinklers may run only on your rostered days and only before 9am or after 6pm. Check your roster with the Water Corporation watering days tool.
If your lawn is thin or patchy on sand, a new lawn is often quicker than patching. See our lawn installation Perth work.
Block types and homes in Midland
The City of Swan’s Midland investment sheet describes the residential area as older dwellings on larger lots, with higher density allowed in some central locations, including R60 zoning. The February 2020 Midland Local Area Plan background report expects most new homes to come as infill around the Midland centre. Expect a mix of older homes on bigger blocks and newer medium-density housing near the centre and station.
Landscaping and garden maintenance in Midland
For design and build, see our residential landscaping Perth work. For mowing and seasonal upkeep, see our garden maintenance Perth service.
Landscaping Midland: your questions answered
Do you cover my street in Midland?
Yes. Our home page lists all metropolitan areas as our service area. Send us your street address and we will confirm it, and check the verge rules for your address before we quote.
Do you charge travel to Midland?
Call us on 0429 922 446 and ask. We provide free quotes, so you will know the cost of your job before you commit.
How soon can you visit a Midland property?
Call us on 0429 922 446 or get a free quote online and tell us about your Midland property. We do not quote a lead time here.
Do I need council approval for my Midland verge?
Often not. Lawn, groundcovers and organic mulch need no permit from the City of Swan. Paving, synthetic turf and compacted aggregate need a written application and a plan, so apply before you order materials.
Do you repair reticulation in Midland?
Yes. Call us if the sprinklers are missing dry sandy patches on your lawn.
Suburbs we also cover near Midland
Nearby suburbs include Woodbridge and Hazelmere in the City of Swan. For the hills, see our landscaping Kalamunda, landscaping Forrestfield and landscaping Mundaring pages.
Ready to talk about your Midland block? Get a free quote from Landscapes For Life, or call Andrina on 0429 922 446.