Rooftops, podiums, courtyards and balconies
Landscaping Sydney CBD
Green space built on concrete, above the street.
In the city there is no lawn to mow, there is a slab, a wind-lashed rooftop or a shaded courtyard between towers. All Green designs and builds green space for apartments, terraces and commercial buildings in the CBD. Licensed, 4.9 rated, seven days.
Licence No. 353827C
4.9 from 52 reviews
10+ years
Open 7 days

When the ground is a building
Landscaping above the street changes the rules
In the CBD almost nothing sits on real ground. Rooftops, podiums, courtyards and balconies all sit on structure, which means weight, waterproofing and drainage come before planting, not after. Get the membrane wrong and you flood the apartment below; overload a slab and you have a bigger problem than a dead plant. Everything we build here starts with what the structure can carry and how the water gets off it.
Then there is the climate of the city itself. Wind accelerates at height and dries planters out fast, while deep shade gets trapped between towers so many courtyards see little direct sun. Heritage terraces bring tight, walled courtyards of their own. Work on common property also needs building and strata sign-off. We plan around all of it, and for street verge or tree work we check City of Sydney requirements and keep an eye on Sydney Water guidance for irrigation.

Services for green space above the street
Everything we do, adapted to structure and height
Landscape Design Sydney CBD
We design for rooftops, podiums, courtyards and balconies, planning weight, drainage, wind and shade before anything is planted, then specifying planters, screening and greenery that suit life above the street. You see the concept and plant list before we build.
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Mulching Sydney CBD
Even planters and podium beds need mulch to hold moisture in fast-drying rooftop wind. We use clean, lightweight mulches suited to containers and on-slab beds so the root zone stays cool without loading the structure.
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Paving Sydney CBD
Courtyards, podium decks and terraces get paved over waterproofed slabs using pedestal systems and durable finishes that protect the membrane, let water drain beneath and stay level on the structure.
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Retaining Walls Sydney CBD
Raised planters and low garden walls for courtyards and podiums are built to hold soil and drain cleanly without loading the slab or breaching the waterproofing underneath.
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Land Clearing Sydney CBD
We strip out tired courtyards, failed rooftop gardens and overgrown terrace beds, removing old media and debris so a new build starts clean, subject to building access and lift availability.
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Turf Laying Sydney CBD
Real lawn is possible on podium and rooftop beds where the structure allows, laid over an engineered build-up and drainage layer, plus verge and courtyard turf for ground-level terraces.
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Tree Services Sydney CBD
We prune and manage established courtyard trees and large planter specimens in tight city spaces, working within City of Sydney tree controls and keeping access clear.
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Weeding Sydney CBD
We keep courtyard beds, planters and verge gardens free of the weeds that take hold in city soil, so small green spaces stay sharp, healthy and presentable.
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Garden Maintenance Sydney CBD
Scheduled care for balconies, courtyards and rooftop gardens: irrigation checks, pruning, planter refreshes and keeping strata common areas looking their best. Flexible visits, seven days.
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What building at height demands
The four constraints of green space on structure
Weight and waterproofing on slab
Rooftop and podium gardens load a structure and can leak if the membrane is compromised. We build with lightweight growing media and protect the waterproofing at every layer.
Wind that dries everything out
Exposure at height wicks moisture from planters within days. We shelter beds, choose wind-firm species and design irrigation so containers do not cook in the breeze.
Shade trapped between towers
Many courtyards get little direct sun for most of the day. We plant shade-tolerant greenery that still reads full and lush rather than leggy and struggling.
Strata and building sign-off
Work on common property or a building exterior needs approvals. We coordinate with building management and strata so the job is compliant from the first delivery.
How a build above the street runs
From structure check to a planted rooftop
Assess the structure
We look at loadings, the waterproofing and how water drains before we design anything on the slab.
Design within the rules
The plan works to weight limits, wind, shade and any strata or building approvals needed
Protect and build
Membrane protection, drainage layers, planters and paving go in with the structure safeguarded throughout.
Plant and tend
Wind and shade-smart planting, then an irrigation and care plan so the green survives up high.

Sydney CBD landscaping FAQs
City landscaping, common questions
Yes, that is a core part of what we do in the city. We build on structure using lightweight media and protected drainage, always starting with what the slab can carry and how the waterproofing is protected, so the garden works without risking the building.
We coordinate with building management and strata for work on common property, and check City of Sydney requirements for anything touching the verge or street trees. We keep the job compliant rather than leaving you to chase sign-off.
Plenty, if you choose for it. Shade-tolerant species keep a walled courtyard looking full without direct sun, and we lean on foliage, layering and the right container sizes so it reads lush rather than sparse.
It depends on access, the structure and how much protection and drainage the slab needs before a single plant goes in. Rooftop work with craned deliveries differs from a ground courtyard. We assess the space and quote free for the real scope.
Yes. We hold NSW Licence No. 353827C, have more than ten years behind us and a 4.9 rating from 52 reviews. We are glad to provide the licence details up front.
We do both, from a single balcony or strata courtyard to commercial rooftop and podium spaces. We are contactable seven days to look at the space and talk through what the building allows.
Coverage across the Sydney CBD
Expert landscaping throughout Sydney CBD
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Landscaping Moore Park
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Landscaping Surry Hills
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Gardener Alexandria
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Gardener The Rocks
Gardener Ultimo
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Gardener Woolloomooloo
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Tree Services Glebe
Tree Services Alexandria
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Tree Services Beaconsfield
Tree Services Camperdown
Tree Services Chippendale
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Tree Services Pyrmont
Tree Services Redfern
Tree Services Rosebery
Tree Services Rushcutters Bay
Tree Services Forest Lodge
Tree Services Haymarket
Tree Services Millers Point
Tree Services Moore Park
Tree Services Paddington
Tree Services Potts Point
Tree Services The Rocks
Tree Services Ultimo
Tree Services Waterloo
Tree Services Woolloomooloo
Tree Services Zetland
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