Garden Care & Lawn Mowing in Upfield
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Local Garden Care in Upfield
Your GMC Team in Upfield
Upfield is not a separate suburb but the residential and industrial pocket around Upfield station on Barry Road, at the end of the Upfield line, inside Campbellfield (VIC 3061). Dallas and Coolaroo sit immediately to the west, across the railway line that forms Campbellfield's boundary with Coolaroo.
What we know about Upfield gardens
- Housing here was built south of the Ford factory site, with a high school opening in 1968 and Upfield primary school in 1970, so many home gardens date from the 1960s and have had decades to grow.
- The large industrial sites north of the station, including the former Ford plant that closed in October 2016, mean frontages and car park gardens here need scheduled maintenance rather than the odd tidy-up.
- The name is said to describe the area's open country, and that openness still shows: wind and summer heat strip moisture from exposed front lawns quickly, so cutting height matters more here than in sheltered streets.
Going deeper on Melbourne's north
We've written a full local guide for this part of Melbourne — New estate lawns: why builder’s turf fails. It covers the soil, the plants and the seasonal jobs that actually matter around Upfield.
Upfield at a glance
- Postcode
- VIC 3061 (part of Campbellfield)
- Council
- City of Hume
- From our Glenroy base
- About 5 km (straight line)
- Neighbouring suburbs
- Campbellfield, Dallas, Coolaroo
Upfield is not a gazetted suburb. It sits inside Campbellfield, so its council is the City of Hume and its postcode is 3061.
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Gardening in Upfield
About Upfield
Upfield takes its name from its railway station, which reopened under that name on 17 August 1959 when electric trains were extended from Fawkner to serve workers at the new Ford factory. A station had stood near the spot since 1889 as North Campbellfield, opening and closing twice as the line was cut back and restored. The present station building dates from 1963 and 1964, and trains are stabled in a yard to the north. The name is usually said to describe the open country around it, though some link it to the author Arthur Upfield. Houses were built south of the factory, a small shopping centre and post office grew up near the station, and buses run from here to Broadmeadows, Coburg North and Craigieburn.
Soil, water and weather
Upfield is part of the flat basalt plain that runs across Campbellfield, Dallas and Coolaroo, and the clay under it is heavy and reactive: it holds water after rain and cracks open in a dry summer. Large industrial sites and wide roads mean a lot of hard surface around the houses, and Merlynston Creek begins close by in the National Boulevard Nature Reserve. Home gardens here lose moisture fast in hot northerly weather, so mulch on every bed, a higher cut from December and deep watering rather than frequent light watering keep lawns and plants going through summer.
Jobs that suit Upfield gardens
- Commercial maintenance: The industrial land around the station and the former Ford site carries plenty of frontages, car park beds and verges. Commercial grounds maintenance is scheduled to suit each site and quoted after a walk-through, so the scope is agreed from the first visit.
- Lawn mowing: Home lawns in Upfield's residential streets are priced on size, from about $45 for a small lawn to around $50 to $65 for a standard family block, with the best rate going to regular weekly or fortnightly mowing.
- Garden clean ups: Gardens planted when these houses were new have had decades to grow. A clean up cuts back overgrown shrubs and trees, clears weedy beds and takes every load of green waste away the same day.
Questions
Upfield Garden Care FAQ
Is Upfield a suburb?
Not officially. Upfield is the residential and industrial area around Upfield station on Barry Road, inside the suburb of Campbellfield, so its postcode is 3061 and its council is the City of Hume. Either name is fine when you ask us for a quote.
Why is it called Upfield?
The station took the name when it reopened in 1959, and it is usually said to describe the open country around it at the time. Some also link it to the author Arthur Upfield, who praised the area. Before 1959 the stop was called North Campbellfield.
How far is Upfield from GMC?
About 5 km from our Glenroy base in a straight line. Upfield sits right beside Dallas and Coolaroo, and close to Broadmeadows, all suburbs we cover, so it is a short trip for us. Free quotes are a call away on 0448 215 297.
Do you provide lawn mowing in Upfield?
Yes. GMC provides regular weekly and fortnightly lawn mowing, edging and tidy-ups in Upfield (VIC 3061) and across Melbourne's northern growth corridor. Call 0448 215 297 for a free quote.
What garden services do you offer in Upfield?
Lawn mowing, commercial grounds maintenance, garden clean ups, rubbish removal, synthetic turf and hedge trimming, throughout Upfield and Melbourne's northern growth corridor.
How much is lawn mowing in Upfield?
Lawn mowing in Upfield starts from around $45 for a standard residential lawn. Price depends on lawn size, access and how long since the last cut. Quotes are free — call 0448 215 297.
Do you do one-off garden clean ups in Upfield?
Yes. As well as regular maintenance we do one-off clean ups in Upfield — cutting back overgrowth, weeding, edging, mulching and taking all the green waste away the same day.
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