About Upbeat Gardens
Passion and philosophy.
One gardener, every garden
Upbeat Gardens is Craig; a qualified horticulturist aiming to support his clients to get the most from their residential outdoor spaces.
Craig had a roundabout way of becoming a gardener, though in hindsight it should have been obvious; an early memory of 'helping' dad with irrigation, growing bonsai in his teens, working at a garden centre while studying engineering...
After more than a decade of working in offices, and taking some time out of the workforce to parent, Craig rediscovered his love of plants and gardens and went back to study Horticulture, before spending time working in beautiful gardens throughout Adelaide's eastern suburbs.
A passion for reducing environmental impact means Upbeat Gardens uses only battery- and hand-powered tools, and approaches weed, pest & disease management through considered actions and treatments. Craig also recognises the privilege of working on Kaurna land, and cares deeply about incorporating local native flora into garden projects.
Every garden is different - they all have their own quirks, histories and desired outcomes. Craig enjoys the challenge of deciphering these problems and working with their custodians (in as much or little as they would like to be involved) to achieve outdoor spaces which bring joy.
Frequently asked questions
What does Upbeat Gardens mean?
When brainstorming a business name, Upbeat Gardens was a clear winner; it combined Craig's love of music with his passion for gardening and the positivity that comes from beautiful outdoor spaces.
How does your service work?
Upbeat Gardens offer a range of gardening services including regular maintenance programs (fortnightly/monthly/seasonal etc.), specialist pruning, occasional hedging/topiary work, plant selections & softscaping. Each garden and project is quoted individually.
What areas do you service?
Typically working in and around Adelaide's inner-West and Outer Harbor Greenway areas - Brompton, Bowden, Ridleyton, Croydon, West Croydon, Kilkenny, Woodville, Woodville Park, St. Clair, Cheltenham, Alberton, Welland, Allenby Gardens, Beverley, Hindmarsh, Thebarton, Torrensville, Flinders Park, Lockleys, Mile End.
Do you offer full landscape design and/or construct services?
Upbeat Gardens doesn't currently offer a full design or construct service. However, garden consultations, plant ideas and selections and minor softscaping projects can be done, which might be helpful.
How can I contact you?
Head over to the contact page, email at info@upbeatgardens.com.au or phone 0430 794 823.
Testimonials
”We recently engaged Upbeat Gardens to undertake some spring maintenance and general upkeep work at my home in West Hindmarsh, and we couldn’t be happier with the results.
Craig, the owner, was super friendly, professional and extremely attentive from start to finish. His communication was excellent, and he made every effort to fit the work in around our busy schedule, which was greatly appreciated.
The quality of the work was exceptional, with everything completed to a very high standard and with great attention to detail. I was also very impressed with the pricing, which was extremely competitive without compromising on the quality of the work.
I would highly recommend Craig from Upbeat Gardens to anyone looking for reliable, professional and high-quality landscaping and garden maintenance services. I’ll definitely be using them again in the future.”
- Jacob, West Hindmarsh
”Craig's positive, interested questions helped us work out what we actually wanted. He provided lots of options and outcomes for our garden, not just for right now but also in 6-12 months plus.
Then, once we decided to proceed it was a hassle free process and an effective outcome. We are chuffed and everything looks amazing.
Highly recommended. ”
- Peter, Flinders Park