Brightwood Landscapes

11/09/2026

This is why I believe young people just need a chance. 👏

This is Logan. He’s 16, autistic, and mainstream schooling hasn’t always been the easiest environment for him to learn in. He’s very hands-on though — and put him in front of something practical, show him properly, give him the time to understand it, and he’s bloody switched on.

Today I was teaching Logan how to cut porcelain.

Anyone who works with porcelain knows it’s a completely different beast to cutting normal pavers and it’s definitely not something you rush.

I showed him what I was doing, explained the process, the safety side of it and how I wanted the cut made. He listened, watched everything carefully and then had a go himself.

His very first cut — absolutely nailed it. 👌

The piece in the video isn’t one of the actual pool coping pieces we’re installing; it was an offcut specifically for him to practise on. There’s no point throwing a young bloke straight onto an expensive finished product and expecting perfection. You teach, practise, build confidence and then move forward.

That’s also why I don’t rush jobs or rush the people working with me. I’d rather take an extra 20 minutes and teach someone properly than spend the next six months fixing bad habits.

Not every young person learns sitting behind a desk. Some need to see it, touch it, do it and understand why they’re doing it.

Give them some patience, some responsibility and someone willing to actually teach them, and you might be surprised what they’re capable of.

Well done Logan. Bloody proud of you mate. 👏💪🏼

03/09/2026

A bit of a milestone for Brightwood Landscapes 💪🏼

In our first year back in business, we’re incredibly proud to say we are now fully booked through until 26th November.

A massive thank you to every client who has supported us so far — past clients who trusted us with their homes, our current clients whose projects we’re working through, and everyone already booked in over the coming months.

The support, recommendations, shares and word of mouth have honestly kept us flat out, and we couldn’t be more grateful.

We’re still taking bookings and quoting for projects from late November onwards, so if you’re thinking about getting your outdoor area sorted before Christmas or heading into 2027, feel free to get in touch early.

Thanks again from Brightwood Landscapes 🤝

28/08/2026

No access for 1-metre blocks? No problem 💪🏼

These 500 × 350 × 240mm Remastone blocks are actually our preferred block for a lot of our retaining work.

At around 80kg each, they’re still a serious reconstructed limestone retaining block, but they can be laid by hand — meaning we can build quality limestone retaining walls without bringing in costly machinery just to handle the blocks.

Less machinery, better access to tighter areas and those savings can ultimately be passed on to the customer.

We prefer using Remastone products because when our name is on the finished job, the quality of the materials matters just as much as the workmanship.

Can't get hold of 1-metre blocks?

We've got you covered with our 500 x 350 x 240 retaining wall blocks, available in both Flat and Bevelled finishes.
We also stock our environmentally friendly ECO Blocks.

✅ In stock now
✅ Ready for delivery or pickup

Contact us today to secure your order.

https://www.remastone.com.au/product/limestone-blocks/range/500x350x240mm-flat-edge/

https://www.remastone.com.au/product/limestone-blocks/range/500x350x240mm-bevelled-edge/

https://www.remastone.com.au/product/limestone-blocks/range/eco3524f/

28/08/2026

Another solid week into this porcelain paving job and she’s really starting to take shape 🤌🏼

We’ve built the step up into the patio using the matching pool coping, keeping the whole area flowing nicely while giving us a solid foundation for the frameless glass pool fencing.

There’s a fair bit involved in getting a job like this right — levels, falls, cuts, joints and making sure everything lines up exactly as it should.

We’re not here to smash it down and get out the gate. We take the time to do it properly.

Might take us a little longer, but quality work isn’t rushed — the finished product speaks for itself.

Brightwood Landscapes 🌿

We do it once. We do it right.

22/08/2026

A little progress update 👀

Porcelain paving around the pool is well underway and starting to take shape 👌🏼

Still plenty to come on this one — alfresco area, glass pool fencing, pool pump surround and all the finishing touches yet to be done.

This is only the halfway point… the final reveal on this backyard is going to be a good one 🔥

13/08/2026

💥 ANOTHER PORCELAIN PROJECT 💥

Back into another pool area transformation 👌

Remastone 600x600 porcelain pavers being wet laid on a full cement bed — individually levelled, clipped and laid with the correct falls around the pool.

A slower and more involved way of laying porcelain, but when we do these jobs, we do them properly.

Still plenty to go on this one, but it’s already a massive change from where we started.
Stay tuned for the finished result 👀🔥

13/08/2026

07/08/2026

🔥 NOW THIS WAS A TRANSFORMATION! 🔥

Every now and then we get a job where the before & after photos don't even look like the same backyard… this was definitely one of them! 😮‍💨💪

This was a massive full backyard transformation with Brightwood Landscapes taking on just about every corner of the property.

We started by stripping the area right back — removing the existing artificial turf, old pool fencing, unwanted materials and infrastructure and preparing the backyard for a complete overhaul.

From there, this place got the works 👇

🔨 Limestone retaining & feature walls
💦 New soakwell & drainage works
🏊 Liquid limestone surrounding the entire pool area
🚶 Liquid limestone through the side access
🏠 New pathway through to the shed
🪟 Frameless glass pool fencing
⚫ New steel pool fencing
🌿 Landscaping & finishing works
🚜 Extensive excavation, preparation & concrete works

Access wasn't always easy and there was plenty involved behind the scenes that you'll never see in the finished photos — but that's what makes transformations like this so bloody satisfying.
From what we originally walked into, to seeing that pool area completely opened up, modernised and brought back to life… what a difference. 👌🔥

Projects of this size don't happen overnight and they're a massive undertaking from start to finish.
A huge thank you again to our clients for trusting Brightwood Landscapes with such a substantial transformation of their home and giving us the opportunity to completely change the way this backyard looks and functions.

We're incredibly proud of what we created here.
📸 Swipe through the before & afters — they speak for themselves. 😏

Brightwood Landscapes
Local. Reliable. Built to last. 🌿🔨

05/08/2026

🤝 We always back local’s & we grab materials from Baldivis Landscaping Supplies almost daily, Great service, great advice and always happy to help. Good luck to everyone entering! 🌿💚

🌱 🎉 IT'S COMPETITION TIME! 🎉🌱

Spring is just around the corner, and we're giving ONE lucky winner the chance to take home a Lawn Care Package valued at over $500! 🌿💚

To enter:
✅ Like & Follow our Facebook & Instagram pages
✅ Like & Follow Applerich Garden Care Facebook & Instagram pages
✅ Share this post
✅ Tag 3 friends who love their lawns!

🏆 Winner drawn: 1st September

A huge thank you to Applerich for helping make this amazing prize possible! 💚

Good luck everyone! 🍀

05/08/2026

⚠️ Sometimes the cheapest option ends up being the most expensive...

This one came to us through a recommendation from Remastone, after a homeowner was left with a costly problem.

Over five years ago, these beautiful French Pattern travertine pavers were installed by another contractor. Like many homeowners, they wanted to keep them looking their best and pressure cleaned them over the years before resealing them themselves.

Unfortunately, the sealer that had been applied wasn't suitable for natural travertine. Over time the stone deteriorated to the point where around 16m² had to be completely removed and replaced.
Natural stone is a premium product, and it deserves products that are designed specifically for it. Using the wrong sealer can end up costing thousands in repairs.

The good news? 💪

We were able to carefully remove the damaged sections, source matching travertine, relay the affected area and get this outdoor entertaining space looking the way it should again.

A big thank you to the client and to Remastone for trusting Brightwood Landscapes with the repair.

If you're thinking about sealing your natural stone, or you're unsure what products have been used previously, don't guess. A quick conversation beforehand can save a very expensive mistake later.

📩 Feel free to reach out if you'd like advice on caring for your natural stone or if you're planning a restoration project.