Hand Made Gardens · 8 Mudge St, McLaren Vale SA 5171 · 0413 115 680 · Quotes Monday to Saturday
Landscaping Adelaide's western suburbs since 1981
Martyn Hand has been building Adelaide gardens since 1981, and quotes and builds every job personally with a small handpicked team. Real jobs over the years have taken us through Henley Beach, West Lakes, Semaphore, Seacliff, Somerton Park and Glengowrie. Building this close to the coast changes a few things compared to an inland suburb — the soil is typically sandy and free-draining rather than the heavier clay found further inland, and salt-laden air puts real wear on fixings, timber and some plant species over time. Both change what materials and irrigation setups actually hold up long-term this close to the water.
Services we do most across the western suburbs
Paving
Paths, patios and courtyards, base-prepared for sandy coastal soil.
Irrigation
Watering systems sized for free-draining sandy soil that dries out faster.
Lawns
Instant lawn suited to coastal conditions.
Timber Decks
Built with fixings and finishes that hold up to salt air.
Retaining Walls
Practical solutions for level changes and boundary definition.
Garden Lighting
Highlight your garden after dark.
Garden Features
Water features, garden beds and finishing touches.
Small Earthworks
Site prep and drainage for smaller projects.
Landscape Design
Planting plans that factor in salt tolerance, not just looks.
Western suburbs landscaping questions
Which western suburbs do you actually cover?
Henley Beach, West Lakes, Semaphore, Seacliff, Somerton Park and Glengowrie are all regular territory.
Does the coastal location change how you build or plant?
Yes — sandy, free-draining soil and salt-laden air near the coast both change material choice and irrigation, and we plant and build with that in mind rather than treating it like an inland suburb.
Do you provide free quotes across the western suburbs?
Yes — a free, written, no-obligation quote, usually about 15 minutes on site to measure up.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes — Builders Licence BLD 51302, covering all landscape construction work, and fully insured.
Got a garden job in mind, somewhere across Adelaide's western suburbs?
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