Ally

Gardening Services Offered

Hi there, I'm Ally (they/them). I am an independent gardener who offers both garden maintenance and design services. With several years of hands-on experience, I've developed a wealth of knowledge and skills in various areas of horticulture.

My services include:

• Integrated management of pests, diseases, and weeds

• Plant care: pruning, fertilising, identification, and management

• Garden design and establishment

• Landscaping: construction of retaining walls, stairs, paths, driveways, and repairs of existing structures

• Use and maintenance of small machinery: mowers, whipper snippers, chainsaws, hedge trimmers, and leaf blowers

• Driving large vehicles and trailers for any large-scale gardening needs

Positive social impact in my community

More than just gardening, I believe in giving back to my community. I manage a local community garden, where I've run multiple introductory workshops, sharing my passion for horticulture with community members. Teaching and mentoring are a joy for me, and I love seeing the wonders of gardening discovered by others.

Furthermore, I work as a gardening support worker, helping to create employment positions for people with disability who have a passion for gardening. This support includes accompanying them to jobs, training them on tool use, horticultural principles, and ensuring a safe, inclusive work environment. I also provide Yard Maintenance and Therapeutic Horticulture to NDIS Participants.

Qualifications, Insurance, and Safety Checks

I hold a Therapeutic Horticulture Certificate and a Horticulture Certificate. Additionally, I maintain current mandatory police and working with children checks, ensuring a safe and secure environment while working around your home and family.

For added peace of mind, I have insurance for public liability and also product liability, covering things grown or assembled. Safety and professionalism are my top priorities.

My service areas

I am pleased to offer my gardening services across several areas in the northern and northeastern suburbs of Melbourne. Here are the suburbs within the councils of Darebin, Meri-bek (Moreland), Banyule, Nillumbik, and Manningham that I cover:

• Darebin Council: Alphington, Bundoora, Fairfield, Kingsbury, Macleod, Northcote, Preston, Reservoir, Thornbury.

• Moreland Council (Meri-bek): Brunswick, Brunswick East, Brunswick West, Coburg, Coburg North, Fawkner, Glenroy, Hadfield, Oak Park, Pascoe Vale, Pascoe Vale South.

• Banyule Council: Bellfield, Briar Hill, Bundoora, Eaglemont, Eltham North, Greensborough, Heidelberg, Heidelberg Heights, Heidelberg West, Ivanhoe, Ivanhoe East, Lower Plenty, Macleod, Montmorency, Rosanna, St Helena, Viewbank, Watsonia, Watsonia North, Yallambie.

• Nillumbik Council: Bend Of Islands, Christmas Hills, Cottles Bridge, Diamond Creek, Doreen, Eltham, Eltham North, Greensborough, Hurstbridge, Kangaroo Ground, North Warrandyte, Nutfield, Panton Hill, Plenty, Research, Smiths Gully, St Andrews, Watsons Creek, Wattle Glen, Yarrambat.

• Manningham Council: Bulleen, Doncaster, Doncaster East, Donvale, Park Orchards, Templestowe, Templestowe Lower, Warrandyte, Warrandyte South, Wonga Park.

If you live in any of these suburbs and are looking for professional gardening services, I would be delighted to assist. Whether you're looking for expert garden maintenance or aiming to make a social impact with your choices, I'm here to help. I look forward to working with you!