Your Premier Landscaper in Melbourne
Tuckerman Landscaping & Design in North Coburg was created and is owned by Sam Tuckerman who is a registered building practitioner DB-L 36456 with the Building Commission and a proud member of the Master Builders Association.
Welcome to Tuckerman Landscaping & Design
Explore the pinnacle of landscaping excellence with Tuckerman Landscaping & Design, your premier choice for top-tier landscapers in Melbourne. As a family-owned business with two decades of experience and 30 years in the industry, we specialise in the art of outdoor design and garden construction. Our commitment is to transform your landscaping dreams into a breathtaking reality in Melbourne. Whether you desire a subtle makeover or a comprehensive garden reconstruction, our all-encompassing service is customized to surpass your expectations. At Tuckerman, creating magnificent landscapes is not merely a profession – it’s our passion!
What We Offer
At Tuckerman Landscaping and Design, our expertise extends to both hard and soft landscaping services. Our comprehensive offerings include Timber Structures, Water Features, Planting Concepts, Lighting, Stonework and Walling, Pool Landscaping, and Paving. Using sustainable and premium materials aligned with your budget and preferences, we ensure that our workmanship is not only exemplary, but also a testament to the untapped potential and beauty of your landscape.
Why Choose Us
In our pursuit of excellence, Tuckerman Landscaping & Design is driven by a commitment to meet our clients’ goals. We provide a professional and high-quality service that strikes a harmonious balance between environmental consciousness and your unique needs.
Allow us to breathe life into your landscape and garden ideas, whether you envision a serene retreat, an entertainment haven for family and friends, or a blend of both – at Tuckerman,
“If you can dream it, we can build it!”
Our Projects Gallery
Explore our Project Gallery to witness the splendour of our outdoor landscape designs, and let Tuckerman turn your landscape aspirations into a breathtaking reality.
If you can dream it, we can build it!
For the premier landscaper in Melbourne, contact Tuckerman Landscaping & Design today at 0428 536 240 or (03) 9354 1200. Alternatively, fill out our Enquiry Form, and we’ll promptly reach out to you.
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Besser Block Retaining Walls: Planning Drainage, Access and Finishes
Plan Besser block retaining walls in Melbourne around levels, drainage, access and landscape finishes—request a site-specific discussion with our team.
Besser blocks can be used for retaining walls, garden beds, edging and other hard-landscaping elements. Tuckerman Landscaping & Design incorporates retaining walls and landscape construction into broader outdoor projects. We assess the site and intended landscape rather than promising that one wall system will eliminate every future repair.
What Is A Besser Block Retaining Wall?
A Besser block retaining wall uses concrete masonry units as part of a wall designed to retain soil. The required construction depends on wall height, loads, soil, drainage and site conditions. Engineering, permits or other approvals may be required for some projects, so the design and approval pathway must be established before construction.
Planning Factors That Affect The Project
Retaining walls interact with the land around them. Early decisions should consider:
- Existing and proposed levels: Confirm what soil is being retained and how the wall changes usable areas or transitions.
- Drainage: Plan how water behind and around the wall will be managed without creating unwanted discharge or pressure.
- Access: Allow for excavation, material delivery, construction space and removal of spoil where required.
- Nearby features: Identify boundaries, services, paving, structures, planting and other elements that influence the layout.
- Finish and integration: Consider render, capping, adjoining paving and planting so the wall belongs within the overall landscape.
Compliance Cannot Be Assumed From The Material
Using Besser blocks does not by itself make a wall compliant or certified. The applicable design, documentation and construction requirements depend on the project. The National Construction Code guidance on earth-retaining structures demonstrates why structural support, drainage and site conditions must be considered together. Clients should obtain the current project-specific advice required by their building surveyor, engineer or council.
Our article on retaining walls for sloped landscapes shows how a retaining wall can improve access and usable space when coordinated with the landscape. The appropriate result depends on the actual levels and design—not a generic claim about guaranteed savings.
How The Wall Affects The Finished Garden
A retaining wall can create planting beds, level transitions or additional usable space, but its position also affects circulation and visual balance. Steps, paths, fence lines and garden access should be considered before the layout is fixed. The wall finish and capping can then be selected as part of the material palette.
Planting close to the wall should also account for mature root systems, irrigation and maintenance access. Coordinating these details during landscape design is more effective than treating the wall as an isolated structure. Our team can discuss the hard and soft landscaping together while any required engineering remains within the appropriate professional scope.
Good planning starts with the site.
Plan The Wall As Part Of The Landscape
We design and construct Melbourne landscapes that may include retaining walls, paving, planting, irrigation, lighting and timber structures. Contact us with your property details, photographs and intended changes. We can review how a Besser block wall may fit within the broader project.
Landscape Design After Home Extensions in Melbourne
Reconnect outdoor areas after a home extension with landscape design that resolves levels, drainage, access and planting—book a consultation.
Landscape design after home extensions reconnects altered levels, access routes, drainage and outdoor living areas with the expanded house. Planning should begin before builders leave so temporary decisions do not become expensive permanent problems.
Why Does an Extension Change the Landscape?
A rear or side extension can move doors, reduce garden area, change overlooking, redirect runoff and leave excavation or construction damage. The old landscape may no longer suit the new circulation pattern. Simply replacing disturbed lawn misses the opportunity to resolve these changes as one design.
Tuckerman Landscaping & Design provides landscape design and construction for Melbourne properties. Its services include paving, retaining walls, timber structures, irrigation, planting and 24V garden lighting, allowing hard and soft landscape elements to be considered together.
What Should Be Reviewed Before Landscaping Starts?
- Finished floor levels: confirm step-downs, thresholds and accessible routes between the extension and outdoor areas.
- Drainage paths: identify where roof water and surface runoff will discharge without creating ponding beside the building.
- Remaining access: check whether machinery and materials can still reach the rear garden after fences, gates or side paths are reinstated.
- Outdoor use: locate dining, play, service and storage areas according to how the household will use the extended home.
- Existing vegetation: assess which plants can remain and what screening, shade or seasonal interest is now required.
Coordinate Hardscape Before Planting
Paving, retaining walls, steps and structures establish the levels and movement pattern. Resolve those elements before ordering plants or turf. Tuckerman’s paving and retaining wall services can be incorporated into an agreed landscape package, subject to the site and design.
Where levels have changed substantially, structural design, permits or specialist drainage advice may be required. Landscaping should not conceal a building or stormwater defect. Consumer Affairs Victoria provides guidance on permits and building work, while the relevant council or building professional should confirm project-specific requirements.
Use Planting to Finish the New Architecture
Plant selection should respond to light, soil, available root space and maintenance expectations. Screening may need to address new windows or neighbouring views, while smaller beds can require a more disciplined palette. Irrigation should be designed around the final planting zones rather than added as an afterthought.
Optional 24V LED garden lighting can be discussed as part of the plan. The website documents smart timers controlled through a phone app; it does not justify promises about full home automation, cloud diagnostics or guaranteed security outcomes.
Budget priorities should be agreed before detailed selections begin. Essential level changes, drainage and access usually need to be resolved before decorative planting or lighting upgrades. A staged plan can preserve the overall design even when selected elements are delivered later.
Book the Design Before Final Site Decisions
Provide plans for the extension, site photographs, known drainage information, preferred uses and a realistic budget. Contact Tuckerman Landscaping & Design while access and levels can still be coordinated. An early consultation can turn the leftover construction zone into a cohesive landscape rather than a collection of rushed repairs.