Ferny Hills sits at the western edge of our service area, on the lower slopes of the ranges beyond Arana Hills. We look after lawns, gardens and yards for homeowners here, many on steep blocks backing onto bushland. Regular mowing, weed control along the bush edge and clean-ups after storms are the main jobs.
It's a suburb where properties can get away from their owners quickly. A few weeks of rain in summer, and a steep backyard becomes a job nobody wants to tackle with a push mower.
Homes and blocks in Ferny Hills
Most Ferny Hills homes date from the 1970s and 1980s, with brick and timber houses built to suit the slope, including many split-levels and high-sets. Blocks are frequently steep, with retaining walls, terraced lawns and stairs down to the backyard.
Gardens tend to be natural and bushy, with lots of natives and big trees. That suits the setting but brings leaf litter, shade and weeds from the surrounding bushland.
Around Ferny Hills
Ferny Hills borders Ferny Grove and Arana Hills, with Samford Road and the Ferny Grove train station close by. Bushland reserves and creeks run through and around the suburb, and the country to the west climbs towards the D'Aguilar Range.
From Brendale, Ferny Hills is about twenty minutes by road, and we schedule visits here alongside our other hills-suburbs jobs.
Ferny Hills is around 20 minutes from our Brendale base in normal traffic. View Ferny Hills on Google Maps.
Common maintenance issues in Ferny Hills
What we see most often in Ferny Hills:
Steep yards
Terraced lawns and steep banks are hard to mow safely without the right equipment.
Weeds from the bush
Lantana, asparagus fern and other invasive plants spread along fences and into gardens.
Erosion after storms
Bare soil on slopes washes away in heavy downpours. Groundcovers and mulch help hold it.
Leaf litter
Trees drop leaves over lawns, paths and gutters year-round.
Weeds from the bushland edge
Ferny Hills backs onto a lot of bushland, and invasive plants move in from the edges. Lantana, asparagus fern, Singapore daisy and other garden escapes are common along back fences and creek lines. Some of these are restricted invasive plants in Queensland, and all of them are easier to control when they're small.
Our approach is steady rather than drastic: cut and treat established weeds along the boundary, follow up on regrowth over the next couple of visits, and keep a clear strip along the fence so new invaders are easy to spot. We take care near creeks and reserves, spraying only where needed and following product labels.
Most requested services in Ferny Hills
In Ferny Hills, customers most often book:
Lawn Mowing in Ferny Hills
Regular mowing on steep and terraced blocks is our most common Ferny Hills job.
Weed Control in Ferny Hills
Bushland-edge weeds need persistent treatment to stop them spreading into gardens.
Green Waste Removal in Ferny Hills
Storm debris, fallen branches and overgrown areas need clearing and removal.
Soft Landscaping in Ferny Hills
Steep banks are often replanted with hardy groundcovers and mulch to stop erosion and cut down mowing.
All our services in Ferny Hills
Every service we offer is available in Ferny Hills. Choose one for the full details.
Rentals, strata & commercial
Exterior cleaning
Ferny Hills FAQs
Do you service Ferny Hills?
Yes. Ferny Hills is on the western edge of our service area, around twenty minutes from Brendale.
Can you replant a steep bank so we don't have to mow it?
Yes. Hardy groundcovers and mulch on steep banks reduce mowing and help stop erosion. See soft landscaping.
Can you control lantana along our back fence?
Yes. Lantana is a restricted invasive plant in Queensland. We cut and treat it along fences and garden edges, and follow up to stop regrowth.
Do you clean up after storms in Ferny Hills?
Yes. We clear fallen branches and debris from the ground. Damaged or hanging trees need an arborist first.
How often should a steep Ferny Hills lawn be mowed?
About every two weeks in summer and every three to four weeks in winter. Keeping it regular stops the grass getting too long, which makes steep lawns much harder and slower to mow.
Nearby suburbs we service
We also work in the suburbs around Ferny Hills: