Who We Are
Appleseed Gardening is an Inner West–based gardening and landscaping business built around thoughtful plant care, honest advice, and gardens that improve with time. We work with homeowners, strata managers, and property professionals across the Inner West, helping people enjoy healthier outdoor spaces without the stress of managing everything themselves.
Fully insured and locally established, our work is grounded in experience and care. We take the time to understand how your garden behaves, how you use your space, and what will genuinely work in your conditions. This means fewer guesswork decisions and more confidence that your garden is heading in the right direction, with outcomes that support long-term garden health rather than quick fixes or generic solutions.
Local Knowledge, Professional Care
Established in 2015, Appleseed Gardening was founded by Darren Kerr, an owner-operator with formal qualifications in horticulture and landscaping from UTS and Ryde TAFE. With over a decade of hands-on experience working across Sydney’s Inner West, Darren has worked closely with homeowners and strata managers to solve everyday garden challenges and help outdoor spaces perform better season after season.
That combination of training and real-world experience shapes everything we do. We understand how Inner West gardens behave across the seasons, from helping a shaded Annandale courtyard adapt to limited light to improving compacted soil in older Summer Hill gardens so plants can establish more reliably.
Our advice is always tailored, realistic, and based on what will perform well over time, offering professional horticultural support focused on plant health, soil performance, and long-term garden behaviour.
How We Work
In our experience, the best gardens come from clear communication and thoughtful planning. Whether we are providing horticultural advice, garden design, or ongoing care, our approach stays consistent.
- We listen carefully before offering solutions
- We explain what your garden needs and why
- We recommend plants and practices that suit your space and lifestyle
- We focus on sustainable outcomes that reduce long-term maintenance
Our approach gives you confidence in every decision, whether you enjoy being involved or prefer we look after your garden for you. Our clear planning and consistent care help gardens perform better over time.
What Sets Us Apart
Qualified Expertise
Our team combines formal horticultural training with years of practical experience across residential and strata properties.
Inner West Focus
We understand the soils, microclimates, and garden styles found in gardens across the Inner West, including suburbs like Marrickville, Annandale, Dulwich Hill, and Summer Hill.
Practical Advice
We avoid jargon and provide guidance that is clear, relevant, and easy to apply, helping you avoid costly mistakes or unnecessary work.
Reliable and Approachable
We value punctuality, open communication, and long-term relationships built on trust, so you know who is looking after your garden and what to expect.
Our Services
We offer a complete range of gardening and landscaping services, designed to support your garden at every stage:
- Garden design and plant selection tailored to Inner West conditions
- Horticultural consulting focused on plant health, soil performance, and problem-solving
- Garden maintenance to keep gardens healthy and well cared for year-round
- Landscape construction and soft landscaping for structural upgrades and planting projects
Each service is delivered with the same attention to detail and respect for your space, whether it’s a one-off project or ongoing care.
Our Approach to Gardening
At Appleseed Gardening, we believe that caring for gardens improves daily life. Plants should enhance your home, not become a source of stress or confusion. That belief guides how we design, maintain, and advise on every garden we work with.
We prioritise climate-appropriate plants, healthy soil practices, and sustainable methods that allow gardens to grow stronger with time. This long-term thinking helps gardens settle in naturally and stay manageable, rather than needing constant correction.
Get in Touch
If you are looking for thoughtful advice, reliable service, or help improving your outdoor space, we’re always happy to discuss what your garden needs. Whether you are planning a change or simply need guidance, we are here to help.
Contact us today on 0430 491 171 to book a consultation or request a quote for your Inner West garden design project.