Landscaping Liverpool

Landscaping in Liverpool will typically involve understanding the unique conditions associated with this suburb. Postcode 2170, Liverpool, is the central business district of Liverpool City Council and one of the earliest residential areas in South West Sydney. Many of the pocket areas were developed between the 1950s and 1980s. The size of the blocks in these areas can vary significantly: heritage and post-war homes may sit on 500 – 650 square metre blocks while many newer townhouse and duplex developments now have blocks sized at 200 – 350 square metres. Additionally, there are streets that have rear laneway access, which can provide additional options for landscaping the back yard and side returns.

Generally, the soil composition across Liverpool is older alluvial clay, especially near the Georges River. In general, the soils tend to drain better naturally than the new fill used in estates located further to the west. However, the major differences between landscaping in the growth corridors and those found in Liverpool relate primarily to accessing sites due to the proximity of neighboring properties, establishing and maintaining adequate boundaries with neighbors who already exist, preserving mature street trees with restricted root zones that are protected by councils and possible council heritage overlays within certain pockets limiting what can be removed or built.

It is essential to obtain permission from councils prior to undertaking any significant structural works, as tree preservation laws and regulations must be followed. Commonly, we receive jobs in Liverpool related to landscaping courtyards/townhouse type properties, installing privacy screens to separate adjacent residential properties situated very close together, replacing aging gardens originally installed during the 1960’s/1970’s, creating paved entertainment spaces within smaller lot sizes, providing residents a sense of having more space than exists.