Down the Rabbit Hole AUST is a local gardener Canberra homeowners call when a garden needs a specific job done: a bed planted out, a tired garden made over, shrubs pruned back into shape or fresh mulch before summer. The business is locally owned, fully insured and ABN registered.
This page is for one-off and project work. If you would rather have the garden looked after on a fixed fortnightly or monthly cycle, see scheduled garden maintenance instead. If you are looking for a gardener Canberra wide for a particular job, here is what we take on, how a job is quoted and when in the year each job is best done.
Gardening jobs we take on
Most gardening jobs start with a clear brief: what you want the garden to look like when the job is finished. From there the work might be clearing and replanting a bed, pruning shrubs and roses back into shape, edging and mulching beds, or a seasonal tidy before spring or winter.
Each job is quoted on its own, so you pay for the work you ask for, and nothing starts until you have agreed to the quote. Green waste removal is available, so prunings, weeds and old plants do not end up piled by the fence.
- Planting and replanting garden beds
- Garden bed makeovers: clear, edge, plant and mulch
- Pruning shrubs, roses and small trees
- Mulching to hold moisture through summer
- Seasonal tidy-ups before spring and winter
Garden bed makeovers
A garden bed makeover is the most common project request. Plants that have struggled are cleared, weeds are pulled, the soil is turned and improved, new plants go in and the bed is edged and mulched. The result is a bed that is easier to keep on top of, whether you look after it yourself afterwards or book follow-up work.
If you are hiring a gardener Canberra wide for a makeover, it helps to say what you like and what you want to avoid, such as thirsty plants, prickly shrubs or anything that needs constant pruning. Hardy, frost-tolerant plants suit most Canberra gardens.
How to book a one-off gardening job
Text or call 0423 720 317, or use the form below. Photos of the garden and a short note on what you want done make it easy to give an accurate quote. Every gardener Canberra quote from Down the Rabbit Hole AUST is free and given upfront.
You do not need to be home while the work is done, as long as there is clear access. Let us know about gates, pets or plants you want left alone when you book.
- Free, upfront quote for each job
- You do not need to be home
- Residential and commercial properties
When to book each job in Canberra
Canberra gardens run on a sharp calendar, and a good gardener Canberra wide works to it. Roses and deciduous shrubs are pruned in winter while they are dormant. Frost-tender plants are cut back in spring, once the risk of frost has passed. Spring is the best time to plant out beds, so new plants can establish before the summer heat.
Late spring is the time to mulch, holding moisture in the soil and keeping roots cool through hot, dry summers with water restrictions in mind. Autumn suits a clean-up after leaf drop, and it is a good time to plant trees and shrubs while the soil is still warm.
Get a free gardening quote
Tell us your suburb and what the garden needs, and we will come back with a free upfront quote.