Considered garden design and landscape construction for Toorak homes, from structured planting and privacy screening to complete outdoor renovations.
ONE TEAM FOR PLANNING, CONSTRUCTION AND PLANTING.
★★★★★"The dedication and craftsmanship exhibited by the PJR team surpasses all others in their field. My garden has never been more beautiful and welcoming. I strongly encourage you to give them a try. You won't be disappointed!"
★★★★★"PJR is a fantastic team, with extensive experience in landscape and backyard renovation. Such an incredible group of people, who never failed to put a smile on my face and would recommend to anyone looking for an easy and reliable landscaper!"
★★★★★"Zahn and the team at PJR did an amazing job transforming our yard into a beautiful and vibrant space! Their communication, craftsmanship and professionalism is unmatched. Very happy!"
★★★★★"Recently had PJR at my house building a new deck and putting in new grass. Couldn't be happier with how Zahn and his team were from start to finish. Completed in a timely manner at a very fair price."
★★★★★"Loved having the PJR crew overhaul my backyard… they all worked so hard in everything from 35 degrees to 18 degrees. The whole team was fab to deal with from start to finish and the result is amazing. Thank you!"
★★★★★"Amazing landscapers. Experience shone through in their approach and the end results. Massive effort, and we're super happy! 100% recommend!"
★★★★★"Working with Zahn and the PJR team has been brilliant! He has an amazing energy and passion for what he does and brought along a team of really hard working people to get the work done."
★★★★★"The dedication and craftsmanship exhibited by the PJR team surpasses all others in their field. My garden has never been more beautiful and welcoming. I strongly encourage you to give them a try. You won't be disappointed!"
★★★★★"PJR is a fantastic team, with extensive experience in landscape and backyard renovation. Such an incredible group of people, who never failed to put a smile on my face and would recommend to anyone looking for an easy and reliable landscaper!"
★★★★★"Zahn and the team at PJR did an amazing job transforming our yard into a beautiful and vibrant space! Their communication, craftsmanship and professionalism is unmatched. Very happy!"
★★★★★"Recently had PJR at my house building a new deck and putting in new grass. Couldn't be happier with how Zahn and his team were from start to finish. Completed in a timely manner at a very fair price."
★★★★★"Loved having the PJR crew overhaul my backyard… they all worked so hard in everything from 35 degrees to 18 degrees. The whole team was fab to deal with from start to finish and the result is amazing. Thank you!"
★★★★★"Amazing landscapers. Experience shone through in their approach and the end results. Massive effort, and we're super happy! 100% recommend!"
★★★★★"Working with Zahn and the PJR team has been brilliant! He has an amazing energy and passion for what he does and brought along a team of really hard working people to get the work done."
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Bluestone, Concrete & Stone
Paving
Timber & Composite Decks
Deck Builder
Custom Outdoor Structures
Pergola Builder
Trees, Hedges & Feature Plants
Planting
Steel & Timber Edging
Edging
Timber, Concrete & Stone Walls
Retaining Wall Builder
Natural & Artificial Turf
Turf Installation
Toorak
A Toorak garden with upright ornamental pears creating a repeated planting rhythm along a dark boundary. Clipped hedging, rounded shrubs and low flowering plants add layers beneath the trees, while pale gravel and large-format paving create contrast with the greenery. This is a local example of PJR's work in Toorak.
PJR services Toorak from our Newport base. The ornamental pear screening garden shown here is a confirmed example of our Toorak work. We plan each new project around the home, existing garden, access and the way you want to use the space.
Toorak gardens can range from formal frontages around period homes to contemporary courtyards and established backyards. The right landscape should respond to the house and its setting, rather than apply the same planting palette or paving layout to every property.
Privacy and the relationship to neighbouring properties are useful starting points. Consider what needs screening, which views should stay open, where sunlight reaches the garden and how retained trees affect the layout. Paths, planted boundaries and usable outdoor areas need to work together, with enough space for plants to mature.
Our Toorak ornamental pear screening project provides a local example of this structured approach. Tall, upright trees establish a planting rhythm against a dark boundary, with clipped hedging, rounded shrubs and low flowering plants providing layers beneath them. Pale gravel and the paved route create a light contrast with the greenery.
The project photograph above shows how screening can be part of the garden's overall composition rather than a single row of trees added at the end. The repeated trunks and upright canopies provide height, while the lower planting softens the ground plane and brings different textures into the view.
For a new garden, species and spacing need to suit the available root space, sunlight and mature canopy. Ornamental pears lose their leaves in winter, so they should not be presented as year-round evergreen screening. The supporting planting and any existing boundary treatment need to be considered as part of the privacy plan.
A formal garden can use repeated planting, clear paths and restrained material changes to complement the proportions of the home. A contemporary extension may call for a different approach, with a paved courtyard or timber deck connecting doors to outdoor seating and layered planting.
Finished levels, drainage and site access should be assessed before choosing surfaces or structures. On an established Toorak property, retaining suitable trees and working with existing garden features can be as important as adding new ones. We discuss the design and construction sequence together.
Toorak is in the City of Stonnington. Planning requirements vary with the proposed changes, the zone and any overlays affecting the property. Heritage controls are address-specific, so check the relevant property rather than assuming that every Toorak home has the same restrictions.
Use Council's planning guidance and VicPlan to identify the starting requirements for your site. Confirm whether proposed structures, boundary changes or other works need planning or building approval, and check applicable tree protections before work near established trees. These notes are a starting point, not a permit decision for an individual garden.
Our Kew poolside project offers another example of coordinating planting with paving and a pergola. For gardens with established trees, our West Footscray renovation story explores how a deck and planting can work around existing garden features. These projects are identified by their own locations and offer different ideas to discuss for your Toorak home.
Yes. PJR Landscaping & Design services Toorak, VIC 3142, from our Newport base. Our Toorak ornamental pear screening project is one example of our work in the area. We offer planting, paving, decks, pergolas, retaining walls, edging, turf and complete landscape construction.
Ornamental pears can provide height and a defined planting rhythm, as shown in our Toorak project. Suitability depends on the variety, mature size, available space, soil and light. They are deciduous, so winter privacy needs to be considered alongside evergreen hedging or other screening.
Yes. We can discuss selective planting and improvements to existing gardens or a more complete renovation. The layout should account for retained trees, existing paths, access, drainage and the way the outdoor space connects to the house.
Requirements depend on the property and the proposed work. Check zones and overlays with the City of Stonnington and VicPlan, including heritage controls where applicable. Building permits and tree-protection requirements may need separate assessment. Confirm applicable approvals before construction.
Use the enquiry form with your Toorak location, site photos, the areas you want to improve and an indicative budget. We can discuss your priorities, site access and the next steps for a visit and quote.
A quick conversation before any visit to confirm scope, alignment, and that we're the right fit for your project.
We walk the site with you, exploring the space and identifying every opportunity to uncover its full potential.
A clear, considered design plan outlining our recommended approach, scope of works, and investment required.
With the quote approved, we lock in the start date, confirm all works, and order materials ahead of commencement.
Our team brings the design to life with care and precision, keeping you closely informed at every stage.
An on-site quality check with you to ensure every detail meets the brief before client sign-off.
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We're an independent, family-run business based in Newport, in Melbourne's inner west, with over two decades of hands-on landscaping experience. A genuine commitment to quality and craftsmanship is what sets us apart. PJR's reputation is built on honest communication, skilled trades, and outdoor spaces that genuinely reflect what each homeowner wants.
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