Business Details
Expert Gardening & Landscaping in Melbourne
The Herbivore is a specialist soft landscaping and gardening company serving Melbourne's eastern suburbs. With over two decades of experience, we provide tailored solutions for residential and commercial properties, focusing on garden maintenance, makeovers, and landscape design. Our team of horticultural experts delivers meticulous attention to detail, combining practicality with aesthetic appeal.We pride ourselves on understanding local climate conditions and client needs to create sustainable, low-maintenance outdoor spaces. Our boutique approach ensures personalised service, whether transforming gardens for property sales or maintaining corporate landscapes. We prioritise client communication, transparent processes, and consistent quality across all projects.
Services
Garden Maintenance
Garden Makeovers
Landscape Gardening
Soft Landscaping
Commercial Gardening
Lawn Mowing
Hedge Trimming
Tree Pruning
Mulching
Garden Clearing
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialist experience in Melbourne's eastern suburbs
- Our team includes certified horticultural experts with boutique service focus
- We provide end-to-end solutions for residential and commercial landscaping needs
- Our work has helped achieve record property sales in local markets
- We maintain gardens for prestigious locations including Our Lady of Victories Basilica
What people say
Exceptional and extremely professional
Outstanding quality of work
Responsive to requests
High standard
No job too small
Services
Garden Maintenance
Our comprehensive garden maintenance service includes seasonal trimming, mowing, pruning, and fertilising tailored to Melbourne's climate. We implement efficient irrigation systems and mulching solutions to maintain soil health. This service ensures year-round garden vitality through expert care of plants, lawns, and shrubs while addressing specific property requirements.
Garden Makeovers
Specialist pre-auction garden transformations that enhance property appeal and value. Our service includes pressure cleaning, strategic planting, and complete garden redesign. We prepare outdoor spaces for real estate photography and maintain presentation quality throughout sales campaigns to maximise buyer impact and achieve premium sale outcomes.
Soft Landscaping
Custom soft landscaping solutions focusing on living garden elements like plants, trees, and ground covers. We create balanced outdoor environments through expert plant selection, soil improvement, and sustainable design. Our approach integrates aesthetic appeal with practical functionality for residential and commercial properties across Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
Commercial Gardening
Tailored maintenance programs for commercial properties including shopping centres, schools, and churches. Our service covers grounds upkeep, green waste management, and seasonal enhancements. We ensure professional presentation through regular maintenance schedules and responsive service delivery for business premises and public spaces.
Tree Services
Professional tree care including pruning, removal, and maintenance. Our team manages tree health and safety while maintaining aesthetic appeal. We provide expert assessment and treatment for both residential and commercial properties, ensuring compliance with local regulations and environmental considerations for Melbourne's urban forest.
People
Rob Mackaway
Owner
With over 20 years' experience, Rob founded The Herbivore to deliver exceptional soft landscaping solutions. His expertise in horticulture and client-focused approach ensures quality outcomes across residential and commercial projects in Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
Nat Kirchhofer
Senior Gardener
Five years' experience in soft landscaping with a meticulous approach to garden design and maintenance. Nat's attention to detail and work ethic consistently deliver high-quality results for both residential and commercial clients across Melbourne.
Sam Maxwell
Landscaping Specialist
Six years' experience creating sustainable outdoor spaces. Sam combines technical expertise with creative design to deliver functional, aesthetically pleasing gardens. His communication skills ensure clear project delivery for residential and commercial clients.
Nassos Tsouris
Project Coordinator
Seven years' industry experience managing complex landscaping projects. Nassos ensures seamless execution of garden transformations through precise coordination and quality control, maintaining The Herbivore's high standards across all client properties.
Max Featherstone
Lead Gardener
Experienced team member known for consistent quality work and positive client interactions. Max's expertise in garden maintenance and transformation projects contributes significantly to The Herbivore's reputation for reliable, professional service delivery.
Questions
What areas do you service?
We operate across Melbourne's eastern suburbs including Armadale, Balwyn, Camberwell, Hawthorn, Kew, Malvern, and Toorak. We may consider properties outside these areas on a case-by-case basis.
How do garden makeovers increase property value?
Professional landscaping can add 10-20% to property value by creating strong first impressions. Our pre-auction makeovers include strategic planting, garden styling, and presentation maintenance that have helped achieve record sales for clients.
What's included in regular garden maintenance?
Our maintenance service covers mowing, pruning, fertilising, mulching, irrigation management, and seasonal plant care. We tailor schedules to Melbourne's climate conditions to maintain optimal garden health throughout the year.
Do you handle commercial property landscaping?
Yes, we provide comprehensive landscaping for commercial sites including shopping centres, office complexes, churches, and schools. Services include grounds maintenance, garden styling, and green waste management tailored to business premises.
How do you ensure quality service?
Our experienced team follows detailed maintenance plans and communicates regularly with clients. We maintain quality through consistent work standards, supervisor oversight, and using appropriate equipment for each task.
Reviews (2)
Kim Evans
Aug 28, 2021
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Robert, from the Herbivore was recommended to me by a tradesperson that had been doing some maintenance work on my home. I'm very glad that I went with his recommendation. For the initial meeting, Robert arrived on time, we discussed what my issue was with the front garden and the best way to achieve the outcome I was looking for, i.e. low maintenance, drought tolerant and dog friendly. The big day arrived, Robert and his team arrived on time, we discussed the layout of the lawn and the new plants and five hours later I had a new garden that suits my home. There was no mess left for me to deal
Cynthia McCracken
May 26, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality
We used the Herbivore to do a tidy up of our garden, front and back. They did an excellent job. They were very efficient, knowledgeable and courteous. We will be using them for monthly maintenance to keep our garden in the beautifully manicured and tidy state that they were able to achieve for us.
Service:Garden tidy-up
We used the Herbivore to do a tidy up of our garden, front and back. They did an excellent job. They were very efficient, knowledgeable and courteous. We will be using them for monthly maintenance to keep our garden in the beautifully manicured and tidy state that they were able to achieve for us.
Service:Garden tidy-up
