Gardens, concrete pools, stonework and outdoor rooms, designed and built by one crew across the Central Coast and Northern Sydney. One team from first sketch to final planting, so nothing falls between trades.
We turn steep blocks, tired yards and blank canvases into gardens, pools and outdoor rooms that are a joy to live in and look effortless.
A small, close-knit crew based in Copacabana, we handle the whole job, from the first sketch and plant list to the last sandstone step. You deal with one team who knows your project inside out.
Every space starts with how you actually live. Somewhere to swim, somewhere to gather round the fire, somewhere for the kids to run. Then we finish it properly, with planting chosen to thrive in coastal conditions.
Sandstone terraces, a cypress-lined entrance, a pool lawn and thousands of new plants. Press play for the walkthrough with Chris.
Entrance & driveway
Pool lawn
Sandstone terracesA steep, open block with big views and no usable outdoor space. The owners wanted room to swim, entertain and garden without fighting the slope.
Hand-placed sandstone terraces, a pool lawn with glass fencing, post-and-rail fencing, irrigation and a driveway planted out with Italian cypress and natives.
Every level now has a job, the soil stays put in heavy rain, and the whole property reads as one calm, considered landscape.
Planting a tree, building a concrete pool or reshaping the whole block. We design it, build it and look after it, so nothing falls between trades.
Our garden was unusable because of a steep slope. The team reimagined it into two beautiful levelled areas.Lisa Jane, Google review
A clear path with one point of contact. Alex manages every project day to day, so you always know what is happening and when.
We walk the block with you, talk through how you want to use it, and get a feel for levels, drainage, sun and soil. No hard sell, just honest advice.
We shape a design around your colour palette and lifestyle, then help you choose timbers, stone, finishes and plants that suit coastal conditions.
Our own crew does the work, rain or shine, with Alex keeping suppliers, trades and timelines on track and you in the loop.
We walk you through everything, leave you a care guide, and stay on call for maintenance and irrigation checks.
As StoneSet Master Installers, we lay an Australian-made, resin-bound surface engineered for harsh sun, heavy rain and big temperature swings. It goes straight over tired concrete, pavers or tiles.
“Our garden was unusable because of a steep slope. The team reimagined it into two beautiful levelled areas, one with a pool, and the attention to detail was outstanding. It far exceeded our expectations.”
“We've used Key Landscaping three times. Chris has become our go-to man. He quickly understands what we need, always finds a cost-effective solution, and his team cleans up after every job.”
“From the first consultation to the final touches, the whole process was seamless. They listened to my ideas, added valuable suggestions, and worked through sunshine and rain to get it done.”
Chris runs the business and still turns up on site. Alex keeps every project, supplier and timeline on track. Together they lead a tight, friendly crew that treats every backyard like their own.
Chris picked up his first shovel at 15, apprenticed with Hamilton Landscapes in Blackheath, then worked for Plant Trap before moving to Australia. A few years building landscapes and pools later, he started Key Landscaping in 2016.
Clients describe him as organised, clear and straight with them on cost. Off the tools it's football, golf, camping and fishing, always chasing the one that got away.
Alex worked alongside Chris at Plant Trap, then spent four years as foreman at Viridian Design in Melbourne and six years running his own company, Silvercloud Landscapes.
He joined Key in 2025 to manage projects, clients and suppliers, and makes sure every job lands on time and to standard. Weekends mean hiking, the barbecue and West Ham.
Chris and Alex learned their craft on the garden squares of south-east London, then brought it halfway round the world.
Chris begins his apprenticeship with Hamilton Landscapes on the garden squares of south-east London.
Chris and Alex first work side by side, learning to build gardens that last.
Years in landscape construction and pool building, mastering Coast soils, slopes and sun.
Key Landscaping opens its gates, growing on word of mouth and a name for gardens built to last.
Alex joins to run projects, and the crew keeps growing, one garden at a time.
Based in Copacabana and building across the Coast and Northern Sydney. Not sure if you're in our patch? Give us a call.
Garden design, planting and our own tree and plant supply, custom concrete pools (fibreglass on request), decking and pergolas, retaining walls, stonework, paving, fencing and screens, firepits and BBQ areas, irrigation, StoneSet surfaces and ongoing maintenance.
Yes. We create custom designs around your property, colour palette and lifestyle, and we're happy to work alongside your own designer or architect too.
Absolutely. We keep a range of healthy plants and trees and will recommend species that suit your aspect, soil and the coastal climate, so your garden thrives rather than survives.
We do. Ongoing care includes lawn work, pruning, feeding, irrigation checks and seasonal care to keep everything looking its best.
For most gardens, yes. A well-designed system puts water exactly where plants need it, cuts waste and saves you hours of hand watering through a Coast summer.
One experienced crew from design to handover, a director who still turns up on site, one point of contact in Alex, and plants from our own stock. Our 5-star reviews say the rest.
Tell us a little about your project and we'll arrange a time to walk the block with you and talk through ideas, timing and budget.
