Alstonville is home. It's where Escape Yard is based, and it's the community we know best. We understand what gardens here need because we live and work among them.
A garden on the plateau
Alstonville sits up on the plateau, with a very different feel to the coast. Many gardens here grow in rich red volcanic soil, the kind that grows almost anything and grows it fast. The elevation brings a slightly different rhythm of mist, rain and sunshine, and when the warm, humid months arrive, lawns and hedges respond with real vigour.
That fertile soil is a gift, but it also means weeds, shrubs and hedges rarely sit still. A garden that's tidy in September can need attention again before long. Keeping on top of it is a matter of rhythm: little and often beats a huge catch-up.
What we do for Alstonville homes
- Lawn mowing and edging. Regular cuts at the right height for the season, with crisp borders along paths and beds.
- Hedge trimming. Clean lines and healthy, dense growth for boundary hedges and garden screens.
- Small tree pruning. Careful shaping and thinning of ornamental trees, fruit trees and shrubs.
- Weeding. Thorough hand-weeding of garden beds, paths and borders.
- Mulching. A fresh layer that locks in moisture, keeps weeds down and finishes the garden beautifully.
You can find out more about each service on our lawn mowing, hedge trimming, small tree pruning, weeding, mulching and edging pages.
Wild to well-kept
Plenty of Alstonville properties have established gardens that have grown beautifully, and sometimes beyond the owner's time or energy to manage. That's exactly where we step in. We bring overgrown yards back into shape, then keep them that way, so you can enjoy the garden rather than work on it every weekend.
If you have a larger block, a long boundary hedge or a garden that just needs a reset, we're happy to look at what would help most.
Why choose a local?
Because we're based right here, we're close by and we know the conditions. We know how quickly the plateau grows and which plants tend to take over. You're dealing with someone who has a real stake in how Alstonville looks.
We also look after nearby areas including Wollongbar, Ballina, Lennox Head, Bangalow, Lismore and Byron Bay.
Frequently asked questions
Do you work all over Alstonville?
Yes. Alstonville is our home base, so we're well placed to look after properties across the plateau.
Can you help with a garden that's badly overgrown?
Yes. Send us a photo and we'll talk you through how we'd approach it.
How do I get a quote?
Send us a message with a few photos of your yard and what you need. Quotes are free.