Melbourne's Eastern Suburbs
A garden thatthrives,without the work.
You didn't buy your home for a garden that stresses you out. Our monthly care program turns that nagging guilt into quiet pride, the kind where you actually look forward to walking outside.
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The Challenge
You love a beautiful garden, but don't have time to maintain it.
You look out the window and see weeds creeping in. The edges are overgrown. Plants are getting leggy. The garden you invested in is slowly declining.
The Stranger in Your Garden
A different person every time. They don't know what was planted last season. They don't know your dog's name. Your garden is just the next job on a list.
The Expensive Rescue Loop
You pay for a big clean-up, everything looks great for six weeks, then the weeds creep back and you're calling someone again. The cycle costs more than proper care ever would.
The Slow Fade
Nothing dies, but nothing thrives either. The hedges lose their shape. The beds look tired. Visitors stop commenting on the garden. You stop noticing it yourself.
The Solution
A garden that stays consistently cared for, not just tidied on service day.
Our monthly garden management program is built on nearly three decades of horticultural expertise. We don't just mow and blow. We follow a structured seasonal plan that means your garden actually improves, month after month, year after year.
From $330
per month
What We Do
Complete garden care
Garden Maintenance
Our flagship program. Monthly visits, structured seasonal care, and the kind of attention that means your garden improves every single month, not just on service day. Our small team means seamless continuity of service.
Garden Clean-Ups
The reset before the rhythm. We bring overgrown or neglected gardens back to baseline in one or two intensive sessions, clearing weeds, reshaping hedges, and mulching every bed so monthly care can take hold.
Hedge Trimming
Crisp lines that last. We time every trim to each species' growth cycle, using techniques to bring out the best in your hedges, getting them full and lush instead of patchy and leggy.
Lawn Mowing
Clean stripes, sharp edges, height adjusted to the season. You come home to a lawn that looks like someone cared about it, because we do. Included in every monthly visit.
Mulching
Organic tree mulch that does the quiet work: suppressing weeds, holding moisture (reducing evaporation by up to 50%), and building the soil biology your plants depend on. Applied during scheduled visits and quoted separately.
Pruning
Every cut has a reason. We prune for health, shape, and flowering, timed to each species and each season. This is horticultural pruning, not just chopping back what's become too big.
How It Works
Three steps to a garden you can be proud of.
Step 01
A Conversation, Not a Sales Pitch
Anthony picks up. You tell him about your garden, what's bothering you, what you'd love it to look like. He'll be honest about whether he can help, and if he can, he'll book an on-site visit.
Step 02
The Initial Clean Up
We bring your garden back to baseline in one or two intensive sessions. Weeds cleared, hedges reshaped, beds mulched with organic tree mulch. You'll see the difference straight away.
Step 03
Monthly Care That Compounds
This is where the real change happens. Monthly visits following a structured seasonal plan. Your garden doesn't just stay maintained; it gets better every single month.
Why Choose Us
Why homeowners trust ABS
Since 1998
Nearly three decades caring for gardens across Melbourne's inner east. That depth of experience means we've seen every problem, every season, every soil type, and we know what works.
A Small Team That Knows Your Garden
Anthony, Sam, Rebecca and Grant. Usually two per visit, and whoever arrives already knows your garden: what was done last month, what needs attention, and what the plan is for next season.
Burnley-Trained Horticulturist
Anthony holds a Diploma of Applied Science (Horticulture) from the University of Melbourne's Burnley campus. Every pruning cut and planting decision is informed by genuine horticultural science.
No Lock-In Contracts
We've never needed them. Some clients have stayed 20+ years. That kind of retention doesn't come from paperwork; it comes from results you can see every time you look out the window.
Organic-First Approach
Premium organic tree mulch, natural soil building, and minimal chemical intervention. We're building your garden's health for the long term, not patching it with quick fixes.
Structured Seasonal Plan
Every garden gets a tailored management plan. We know what each month demands, so your garden doesn't just survive the seasons, it thrives through them.
Client Stories
What our clients say
"We've used Anthony and his team for several projects over many years – from a large scale re-design and remodelling and replanting, to everyday garden care and maintenance. His service is great and we're very happy to recommend him."
Andrew & Caroline
Surrey Hills
"I have been impressed by the high quality of your work, your friendly and very prompt service and your reliability… I would give you and your workers a star rating of 5 out of 5."
Jill
Hawthorn East
"We were attracted not only to the house but also to a small but special garden with many unusual plants… we have been very happy to have Anthony and Sam keeping a watchful eye and giving the garden whatever TLC is needed. They are reliable and we have confidence in the care they take."
Sue
Kew
"Anthony and his team are a pleasure to have around. They are all absolute gentlemen and they do a wonderful job. Reliable and diligent."
Suzie
Malvern
"ABS Horticulture have been caring for our townhouse garden for many years… We have introduced some of our friends to ABS and they too have expressed satisfaction with ABS capable design and maintenance work."
Gilbert
Glen Iris
"The ABS team have looked after our garden for the last two and a half years. They have helped keep the old girl under control and the transformation of the back garden has been amazing."
Anita
Kooyong
"We are completely satisfied with the work done by Abs. We have a large yard with a huge gum that drops constant litter across our garden. Sam and Anthony are incredibly professional and nice…and they care about the end result!! Always discrete and always leave the property in impeccable condition. We have a monthly maintenance which has reinvented our garden! No need to worry about the right time to fertilise or prune, just sit back and enjoy!"
Donagh
Melbourne
"Very happy with these guys. After a year or so of having them look after my place I wanted to revamp my garden completely, they chose the best plants and flowers for the area, their attention to detail is superb and my place looks amazing!"
Pip
Melbourne
"Anthony and Sam have done a great job maintaining and improving my garden over the past couple of years. Highly recommended."
Sue
Melbourne
"ABS Horticulture has been looking after our garden for over 10 years. In that time, Anthony's team have proven to be reliable, skilled and prompt with their services. The staff are always polite and their workmanship is top notch, whether it is lawn care, pruning, or shaping our numerous bay trees and hedges. I love coming home from work on the day ABS have serviced our garden, it always looks great."
Tom
Elsternwick
Service Area
Melbourne's eastern suburbs
ABS Horticulture provides professional garden maintenance exclusively across Melbourne's inner eastern suburbs. By focusing on a tight geographic area and keeping our team small, we maintain real continuity between visits. Every garden is logged, every visit builds on the last. From heritage gardens in Canterbury and Camberwell to established properties in Kew and Hawthorn, we know these neighbourhoods and the gardens that define them.
Common Questions
Everything you need to know
Answers to the questions we hear most often from homeowners across Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
Expert Advice
From the Garden Journal
Winter Garden Care: Protecting Your Plants in Melbourne's Cold Months
Essential winter garden care strategies for Melbourne. Learn how to protect tender plants, maintain soil health, and prepare for spring during the dormant season.
Autumn Garden Cleanup: Preparing Your Melbourne Garden for Winter
Complete autumn garden cleanup guide for Melbourne. Learn what to cut back, what to leave, and how to prepare your garden for the cooler months ahead.
Benefits of Regular Garden Maintenance: Why Monthly Care Matters
Regular professional garden maintenance does more than keep things tidy. It protects plant health, lifts property value, and catches problems before they become expensive.
Get Started
Ready for a garden you can be proud of?
Book a free 15-minute call. We'll discuss your garden, answer your questions, and if we're a good fit, book an on-site visit.
What happens next
No pressure. No obligation. Just a conversation about your garden.