Courtyard makeovers in Ivanhoe: old grass removed, garden edging installed, quality artificial turf laid, and a small paved area added, all by one team.
Many Ivanhoe homes, particularly the townhouses and units around Upper Heidelberg Road and the older period homes that have been extended, end up with a small courtyard where real grass never quite works. It gets too much shade from the house for half the day, too much reflected heat off the walls for the other half, and too much wear because it is the only outdoor space.
In a small space like that, the edges show more than anything else. A well-laid courtyard with artificial turf has clean edging that holds the turf in place, a paved area that sits exactly level with the turf, and a base underneath that drains properly so water does not pool against the house. We do all three parts in one job, so you do not need to coordinate separate trades for the edging, turf and pavers.
Access is often the tricky part. When everything has to come through the house or a narrow side gate, we plan the delivery of crushed rock, pavers and turf rolls around that and protect floors and door frames along the way.
We handle every layer of the courtyard, so each finish lines up with the next.
Quality artificial turf with a warranty
Timber, steel or concrete edging to hold everything in place
Paving set level with the turf
Compacted, free-draining base under both
A typical Ivanhoe courtyard job, from bare ground to finished surface.
Existing lawn and topsoil dug out to the right depth and taken away.
Steel, treated timber or concrete edging to separate turf, garden beds and paving.
Compacted fine crushed rock with a fine top layer so the turf sits smooth.
Turf cut to fit, joins glued and hidden, and sand infill brushed in.
Pavers laid on a compacted bed for a seating area, bin pad or path.
Falls set away from the house, with a drainage point added if the courtyard is enclosed.
Walls and glass doors reflect a lot of heat onto a small courtyard in summer. For these spaces we recommend turf with a cooling or heat-reducing yarn, and a pile height of around 30–35 mm so it looks natural but is easy to brush. If you have a dog, a turf with a perforated backing and an antimicrobial infill makes cleaning much easier.
Artificial turf and paving work across the north-east.
Choosing and looking after synthetic grass in Melbourne.
Other services we offer in Ivanhoe.
Upgrade your outdoor space with professional landscaping designed to improve usability, style, and property value.
Refresh outdated gardens with modern layouts, new plants, and clean finishes that transform your entire yard.
Improve privacy and security with durable, professionally installed fencing built for Melbourne conditions.
Create privacy with timber slats, hedge walls and modern screens.
Transform your outdoor space with our expert natural turf laying services, providing lush, green lawns that thrive.
We install artificial turf and paving across Ivanhoe and the north-east.
Yes. Doing it together means the levels match. The edging, pavers and turf all finish flush, with no lips or gaps between them.
Most small courtyards take one to three days, depending on how much digging is needed and how much paving is involved.
All synthetic turf warms up in direct sun, and walls add to it. A heat-reducing yarn and a quick hose-down on very hot days make a noticeable difference.
That is common in Ivanhoe. We bag materials, protect floors and plan deliveries so nothing is left sitting in the house longer than it needs to be.
