Commercial Landscape Melbourne: Practical Planning, Construction & Maintenance

A successful Commercial Landscape needs to do more than make a business property look tidy. It needs to cope with foot traffic, deliveries, weather, irrigation, ongoing maintenance and the practical way people use the site. For Melbourne businesses, schools, childcare centres, offices and other commercial properties, those details should be considered before construction begins.

At Garden More Landscaping, commercial projects are approached as complete landscape works rather than a collection of separate jobs. That can include turf, synthetic lawn, planting, irrigation, paving, garden structures, rubber surfacing and ongoing maintenance. The right combination depends on the property, access requirements and how the outdoor area will be used.

What Makes a Commercial Landscape Different?

A residential garden can often be adjusted around the household. A commercial property has more constraints.

Staff, customers, students, visitors, delivery vehicles and contractors may all use the same outdoor areas. A landscape also needs to remain presentable while the business continues operating.

That means commercial landscaping should consider:

• Pedestrian movement and access
• Entry and arrival areas
• Drainage and finished levels
• Durable paving and hardscape materials
• Plant selection and soil preparation
• Irrigation requirements
• Turf and synthetic lawn options
• Maintenance access
• Safety around public areas
• Construction staging and site access

For example, a commercial property in Hawthorn may have a narrow frontage, established trees and limited access for machinery. The solution is not simply to install more planting. Levels, access, root zones, irrigation and material delivery all need to be planned around the existing site.

Start With the Site, Not the Plant List

One of the biggest differences between a good commercial project and a difficult one is what happens before planting begins.

A site should be assessed for levels, drainage, access, existing surfaces, soil condition, irrigation requirements and the location of other services. If drainage is ignored and the paving is installed first, correcting the problem later can mean lifting completed work.

The construction sequence should therefore be considered from the beginning.