Landscaping, lawn and garden services in Nowra and the Shoalhaven

From retaining walls and new landscaping to regular lawn and garden maintenance, Ground Control is the local team that handles the lot. Your time is precious, so we assess the job on site, give you a clear quote and do the work properly.

Family-owned and operated, Ground Control has been under the ownership of Jason and Kim Armstrong since 2015, delivering professional lawn, garden and landscaping services across the Shoalhaven.

Explore Our Services

From larger landscaping projects and garden transformations to regular lawn and garden maintenance, Ground Control helps keep outdoor spaces looking their best across the Shoalhaven.

Landscaping & Larger Projects

Planning landscaping in Nowra or anywhere in the Shoalhaven? We take projects from first conversation to finished result, with one team handling every part of the job.

A finished landscaped area with gravel, stepping stones and new garden beds beside a house

Landscaping

We plan and build practical, good-looking outdoor spaces for homes across the Shoalhaven, combining garden beds, planting, turf, edging and irrigation to suit your block.

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A long, low retaining wall beside a concrete path, with a sloping green lawn behind it

Retaining Walls

Retaining walls turn sloping or awkward ground into level, usable space and give a garden clear structure. We build them on their own or as part of a bigger landscaping project.

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Two Ground Control landscapers filling a long timber raised garden bed with soil

End-of-Build Landscaping

Finished building and left with bare dirt and rubble? We clean up the site, pressure wash hard surfaces, treat weeds, prepare beds and install turf.

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Planning a landscaping project or retaining wall?

Tell us about your property and we'll arrange an on-site assessment and a clear quote.

Lawn, Garden & Property Maintenance

Regular care keeps a property looking good without you having to think about it. We set a schedule around the seasons and your needs, and we stick to it.

A team member mowing a large lawn on a ride-on mower

Lawn Mowing & Garden Maintenance

Neat, even mowing and crisp edges, plus weeding, bed tidying, green waste removal and seasonal clean-ups as part of an agreed maintenance plan.

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Neatly clipped hedges in front of a house

Hedging & Pruning

We maintain hedges and shrubs and undertake minor pruning of suitable trees to manage growth and keep outdoor areas neat and well maintained.

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Drip irrigation lines running between rows of young plants

Irrigation

We install and maintain practical irrigation systems for lawns, gardens and landscaped areas, so watering takes care of itself.

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A freshly mown, striped lawn beside a timber deck

Commercial & Strata Maintenance

We can look after grounds for schools, retirement villages, strata complexes, businesses, real estate-managed properties and community facilities, with a clear scope and schedule.

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Garden Transformations

For when a garden needs a lift, whether it's a fresh start for tired beds, a new lawn or a practical upgrade.

A Ground Control landscaper kneeling in a garden bed, spreading dark mulch around two shrubs

Garden Renovations

When a garden needs more than a tidy-up, we reshape it. We clear out what isn't working and rebuild it with new beds, plants, mulch and turf, so it's easier to look after.

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A tidy backyard with a rectangle of new green turf beside two raised garden beds

Turf Installation

From preparing the ground to arranging suitable turf and completing the installation, Ground Control helps customers establish a fresh, healthy lawn.

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A Ground Control team member planting and mulching a garden bed

Planting, Mulching & Edging

Soil preparation, new garden beds and planting chosen to suit the spot. Fresh mulch and clean edges make an instant difference and help gardens hold moisture.

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Long raised garden beds made from timber sleepers, filled with dark soil and young trees beside a new lawn

Outdoor Improvements

Smaller upgrades such as new garden beds, refreshed edging, turf repairs, weed treatments and pressure washing of driveways, paths and outdoor areas, ahead of a sale, lease or event.

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Retaining walls across the Shoalhaven

Retaining walls are a core part of our landscaping work. A well-built wall turns sloping or awkward ground into level, usable space, holds back soil and gives a garden clear structure. Ground Control builds retaining walls across the Shoalhaven, on their own or as part of a bigger landscaping project, often finished with new garden beds and turf.

We look at every site in person before we quote. Some walls may need council approval or engineering input; we'll talk you through what applies to your site.

A retaining wall under construction

One team, from regular care to larger projects

Many jobs combine several kinds of work, for example a retaining wall, new turf and irrigation in one project. We plan it as one job, with one quote and one team, and the same local team can keep it looking good afterwards.

How We Work

  1. Get in touch

    Call (02) 4411 1062 or send us an enquiry online.
  2. On-site assessment

    We come out, look at the property and talk through what you'd like done.
  3. Clear quote

    You get a quote that sets out what's included.
  4. We do the work properly

    For ongoing care, we keep to an agreed schedule.

Request a Quote

Whether it's a retaining wall, a new landscape or someone to keep the lawn under control, we'd be glad to help. Tell us about your property and we'll arrange an on-site assessment and quote.

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