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Landscaping · Toowoomba

From bare dirt to your favourite room.

Turf, gardens, retaining walls and full yard makeovers across Toowoomba, designed for how you live and built to handle the Downs weather.

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About Chris

Yards built for Toowoomba living

Chris Lindsay Landscaping turns tired, patchy or bare yards across Toowoomba into lawns and gardens you actually want to spend time in.

Toowoomba is tough on gardens. Frosty winters, hot dry spells, heavy clay soils and plenty of sloping blocks all need planning for. Chris designs around how you use the yard and what will actually thrive on the Downs.

A great yard starts with the groundwork. Levels, soil prep and drainage come first, so the turf takes, the beds stay healthy and the walls hold for years.

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Designed around you

Kids, dogs, entertaining or low upkeep, the yard is planned around how you live.

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Groundwork first

Levels, soil and drainage sorted before anything goes in.

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Plants that suit the Downs

Frost-hardy, water-wise choices that thrive in Toowoomba.

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Tidy from start to finish

Site kept neat during the job and cleaned up at the end.

Before & after

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Patchy dirt and weeds to a lawn, garden beds and a retaining wall. Slide the handle to compare.

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Backyard before landscaping: bare dirt and weeds
Same backyard after landscaping
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Yard planner

Plan your yard in 30 seconds

Set the size, choose how much lawn you want and add extras. You'll see a rough layout plus how much turf and mulch it takes.

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Rough guide only. Levels, soil, access and plant choices all change the job. Chris will come out, measure up and give you a proper quote.

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Services

Everything for the yard

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Turf & lawns

Ground prep, levelling, soil and fresh turf laid for a lawn that takes off.

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Retaining walls

Sleeper, timber and block walls to tame Toowoomba's sloping blocks.

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Gardens & makeovers

Garden beds, edging, mulch and planting, or a complete yard transformation.

Paths & stepping stonesIrrigationGarden edgingClean-upsPebbles & mulchGarden lighting
Services in detail

What Chris can do for your yard

Tap a service to see what's involved.

Full yard makeovers

Start from scratch with a complete plan for the yard: lawn, garden beds, walls, paths and lighting all designed to work together.

It can be done in stages to suit your budget, starting with the groundwork.

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  • Site clean-up and levelling
  • Layout and design ideas
  • Lawn, beds, walls and paths
  • Staged builds to suit budget
Handy to havePhotos of the yard, a rough idea of budget and anything you've seen and liked.

Turf & lawns

New lawns laid on properly prepared ground, with old grass and weeds removed, levels fixed and good underlay soil so the turf takes off.

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  • Removing old lawn and weeds
  • Levelling and soil prep
  • Turf supplied and laid
  • Watering-in advice
Good to knowFresh turf needs regular watering for the first few weeks while it roots in.

Garden beds & planting

Garden beds with edging, quality soil, plants that suit the spot and a good layer of mulch to hold moisture and keep weeds down.

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  • Bed shaping and edging
  • Soil improvement
  • Plant selection and planting
  • Mulch, pebbles and feature rocks

Retaining walls

Sleeper, timber and block retaining walls that turn a slope into usable, level space.

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  • Concrete or timber sleeper walls
  • Block walls
  • Drainage behind walls
  • Steps built into the slope
Good to knowWalls over about 1 m high, or close to boundaries or buildings, may need engineering or council approval.

Paths & paving

Stepping-stone paths, gravel paths and paved areas that connect the yard together.

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  • Stepping-stone paths
  • Gravel and crushed-rock paths
  • Small paved areas
  • Garden edging

Irrigation & lighting

Simple irrigation for lawns and beds, plus garden lighting to make the yard usable after dark.

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  • Drip irrigation for beds
  • Lawn sprinklers
  • Timers and controllers
  • Low-voltage garden lighting
Turf guide

Which lawn suits your yard?

Toowoomba gets frosty winters and hot summers, so turf choice matters. Tap what matters most and see which variety fits.

General guide only. Chris will recommend the right turf for your yard's sun, soil and use.

How it works

From bare dirt to backyard

  1. Chat & site visit

    Chris comes out, walks the yard with you and talks through ideas and budget.

  2. Plan & quote

    You get a clear plan and quote, and it can be staged if needed.

  3. Groundwork

    Clean-up, levels, drainage, walls and soil prep, done properly first.

  4. Turf, plants & finish

    Turf laid, beds planted and mulched, and the site cleaned up.

Google reviews
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★★★★★ from 3 Google reviews

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Get in touch

Let's sort your yard

Tell Chris what you're after and he'll come out, have a look and give you a clear quote.

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When's the best time to lay turf?

Spring through autumn is ideal in Toowoomba, but turf can go down most of the year with the right prep and watering.

Do I need approval for a retaining wall?

Walls over a certain height, or close to a boundary, may need approval. Chris will let you know when he quotes.

Can you do it in stages?

Yes. Many yards are done in stages to suit the budget, starting with the groundwork.

Do you remove rubbish and old plants?

Yes. Site clean-ups, removal of old lawn, plants and green waste can be included in your quote.

Do you offer ongoing maintenance?

Ask Chris about maintenance options when you get your quote.

How much does a yard makeover cost?

Every yard is different, depending on size, levels, access and materials. Try the yard planner above for rough quantities, then Chris will give you a clear quote.

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