Petrie is one of the oldest towns in the Pine Rivers district and one of the fastest changing. We look after lawns and gardens for homeowners and a growing number of townhouse complexes here. Older homes with big yards sit alongside brand-new houses and units, and the maintenance needs are just as varied.
The opening of the UniSC Moreton Bay campus on the site of the old paper mill has brought more people, more housing and more businesses into the area, and with them more demand for regular grounds care.
Homes and blocks in Petrie
Older parts of Petrie have homes from the 1950s to the 1980s, including timber houses and low-set brick homes on generous blocks with big backyards and established trees. Newer developments have smaller lots, townhouses and units, particularly closer to the station and the university precinct.
Older yards often have mature mango and fig trees, big hedges and large lawns, while newer builds have young gardens and freshly laid turf that needs care while it establishes.
Around Petrie
Anzac Avenue and Dayboro Road meet in Petrie, and the town has a train station where the Redcliffe Peninsula line branches off the Caboolture line. The North Pine River winds along the edge of the suburb, and the UniSC Moreton Bay campus and surrounding precinct sit on the former paper mill site.
From Brendale we reach Petrie in around fifteen minutes via Gympie Road or Youngs Crossing Road.
Petrie is around 15 minutes from our Brendale base in normal traffic. View Petrie on Google Maps.
Common maintenance issues in Petrie
The problems we see in Petrie reflect its mix of old and new:
Big old yards
Large backyards with mature trees take time to mow and produce a lot of leaf litter and green waste.
Young turf and gardens
New builds need careful early care so turf roots properly and gardens establish.
New development
New housing and businesses around the campus and station mean young gardens and turf that need care while they establish.
River-flat soils
Low-lying yards near the river stay wet after heavy rain and can compact easily.
Petrie's changing streets
As older Petrie blocks are subdivided and rebuilt, many streets now have a big old yard next to a brand-new townhouse development. The maintenance needs couldn't be more different. Older yards need mature trees, big lawns and overgrown hedges managed, while new builds need turf established and young gardens shaped as they grow.
For owners of older homes, a one-off clean-up followed by regular visits is usually the most cost-effective way to get the yard back and keep it there. Newer homes and townhouse complexes near the university and the station mostly need regular mowing, weeding and help getting young gardens established.
Most requested services in Petrie
Petrie customers most often book:
Lawn Mowing in Petrie
Regular mowing for big older backyards and newer homes alike.
Hedge Trimming & Pruning in Petrie
Older Petrie yards have big hedges and shrubs that need cutting back and regular trims.
Green Waste Removal in Petrie
Clean-ups of older yards with mature trees generate a lot of green waste.
Turf Supply & Laying in Petrie
New builds and renovated homes often need new turf laid over properly prepared soil.
All our services in Petrie
Every service we offer is available in Petrie. Choose one for the full details.
Gardens, landscaping & fencing
Commercial, strata & premium residential
Petrie FAQs
Do you work near the UniSC campus in Petrie?
Yes. We look after homes, townhouse complexes and commercial sites right across Petrie, including the streets around the university precinct and the station.
Can you look after new turf at a new build in Petrie?
Yes. We can take over mowing once the turf has rooted and help with feeding and weed control while it establishes.
Do you clean up big old yards with fruit trees?
Yes. We clear fallen fruit, leaves and prunings and can prune small fruit trees. Big trees need an arborist.
How far is Petrie from you?
Around fifteen minutes from our Brendale base.
Do you work in Petrie townhouse complexes?
Yes, we maintain common areas for body corporates. See strata grounds maintenance.
Nearby suburbs we service
We also work in the suburbs around Petrie: