Native gardens, grown with care.
Horticulture and native garden design for Geelong, Grovedale, Armstrong Creek, Torquay, Jan Juc and Bellbrae.
A garden should feel like it belongs.
Charles Mathieson Horticulture is a local business built around horticulture and native garden design — six years' experience, backed by a genuine horticultural qualification and an ongoing Bachelor of Environmental Science. That combination is what shapes every job: the plant knowledge and the hands-on skill to put it into the ground properly.
Charlie specialises in native Australian gardens — plant selections and layouts built for the local climate and soil, so a garden keeps looking good with less fuss once he's gone. He works across Geelong, Grovedale, Armstrong Creek, Torquay, Jan Juc and Bellbrae, and treats every garden like it's his own.
- Experience6 years
- QualificationQualified Horticulturist
- Currently studyingBachelor of Environmental Science
- SpecialtyNative Australian gardens
- Service areaGeelong, Grovedale, Armstrong Creek, Torquay, Jan Juc & Bellbrae
Horticulture & native garden design, done properly.
Three things sit at the core of the business — the rest are the classics every garden needs sooner or later.
Horticulture
Plant health, soil and species decisions grounded in proper horticultural knowledge — not guesswork.
Native garden design & implementation
Concept through to finished garden bed, built around native Australian species suited to the local climate and soil.
Gardening
Hands-in-the-dirt care that keeps a native or established garden thriving through every season.
Simple, start to finish.
Enquire
Send through what you need using the form below — takes a couple of minutes.
Book
Charlie gets back to you with a free quote and locks in a time that suits — allow up to 5 business days.
Done
Charlie gets it done properly, and leaves the garden better than he found it.
Quotes are always free.
Before & after.
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Deck-side garden bed
Clean-up & tidy
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Backyard redesign
Full landscape & design
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Front yard bed
Design & planting
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Fence-line bed
Maintenance & replantingWhat people say after the job's done.
Charles completely transformed our backyard. We had no idea where to start, but he listened to how we wanted to use the space and came up with a design that was both beautiful and practical. Every plant and material had a purpose, and the final result exceeded our expectations. We couldn't be happier.
From the first consultation through to the completed design, Charles was professional, reliable, and easy to communicate with. He explained every decision clearly and created a garden that perfectly suited our home and lifestyle. We'd recommend him to anyone looking for thoughtful garden design.
We wanted a garden that looked amazing without needing constant upkeep. Charles designed exactly that. The plant selection, layout, and materials all work together beautifully, and the garden still looks fantastic months later with very little maintenance.
The design has completely changed the feel of our home. Friends and family always comment on how welcoming the front garden looks, and we're confident it's added value to our property. Charles has a real eye for creating outdoor spaces that feel timeless.
Charles designed a stunning native garden that suits the local environment perfectly. The plants have established well, attract plenty of birds and pollinators, and use far less water than our old garden. It's exactly what we were hoping for.
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- Free, no-obligation quotes
- Servicing Geelong, Grovedale, Armstrong Creek, Torquay, Jan Juc & Bellbrae
- Response time: up to 5 business days