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Tony Blackford Landscaping & Pools Blackford Poolscapes builds custom concrete pools & landscapes on the Mornington Peninsula. Let’s create your dream outdoor space!

From paving, decking & driveways to planting, irrigation & garden beds — we do it all with quality & care. Tony Blackford Landscaping and Paving is an experienced team who are passionate about the design, construction and long term management of your garden. Our team is dedicated to client satisfaction across a range of budgets. Our design team has been providing innovative landscaping design and solutions across the peninsula and throughout Melbourne for the past 20 years. Our extensive experience, knowledge and a fantastic network of suppliers and subcontractors has seen our long established clientele continue to come back time and time again. We understand that with todays busy lifestyles, people don't have the time or interest to maintain gardens. That is why now so many clients choose gardens that thrive in our harsh climate whilst still providing surrounds that are aesthetically pleasing and low maintenance.

21/10/2026

🚧 TRUST THE PROCESS! 💪

There’s a lot of hard work that goes into creating a beautiful outdoor space, and this is where it all begins!

From excavation and formwork to steel reinforcement and concrete pours, every stage requires careful planning, precision and plenty of teamwork.

Our Blackford boys have been putting in the hard yards on this project, and we’re loving seeing it all come together.

It’s not always glamorous behind the scenes, but it’s the quality of the work underneath that makes all the difference to the finished result.

Built with pride. Built to last.

Stay tuned for the transformation! 👀

23/09/2026

Small space. Big impact. 🌿

This is the second project we’ve had the pleasure of creating with this client, and it remains one of our favourites.

Working with a client who knows what they want — and understands how thoughtful design, materials and planting can bring it all together — makes for a pretty special collaboration.

This landscape is a great example of just how much can be achieved in a smaller space. Every area has a purpose, from the outdoor kitchen and dining area to the fire pit, built-in seating, layered planting and pathways connecting the home.

The result is an outdoor space that feels generous, inviting and made for entertaining, without needing a huge backyard.

Proof that great landscape design isn’t about how much space you have — it’s about what you do with it.

One of our favourites, and even better the second time around. 🤍

17/09/2026

👙🪴👌💪🔥

09/07/2026

🏊‍♂️ BIG transformations take time… and this one is going to be worth the wait.

Just a few months ago, this was a beautiful large pool, but it was definitely showing its age. While the bones were great, it was time to give the entire space a new lease on life.

Over the past couple of months, we’ve been completely transforming this backyard—from the landscaping and paving right through to every detail surrounding the pool. Now we’ve reached one of the most exciting stages… the internal pool renovation is underway.

In just a couple more weeks we’ll be revealing the finished result, and we can’t wait to show you what this space has become.

Summer fun is made in winter. The work happens now, so our clients can spend summer creating memories with family and friends.

Stay tuned… this before-and-after is going to be one you’ll want to see.

01/07/2026

Winter days like this make it hard to complain. ☀️❄️

The boys are hard at work pouring the paving slab around this stunning pool at Martha Cove. It’s the foundation for what’s going to become one incredible outdoor space.

We can’t wait to transform this beautiful home into a spectacular landscape that the owners will enjoy for years to come. Stay tuned—this is going to be a special one!

18/05/2026

Pool time

08/05/2026

Clean lines. Deep tones. Timeless design.

This custom concrete pool was designed to create a resort-style feel with a modern edge. The dark internal tiling gives the water incredible depth and reflection, while the crisp granite coping keeps the overall finish elegant and refined.

It’s the small details that elevate a project from standard to standout.

Built by Blackford Poolscapes.

Sandwave Granite — demure, elegant and full of character.This beautiful creamy-grey granite brings a soft sophistication...
04/05/2026

Sandwave Granite — demure, elegant and full of character.

This beautiful creamy-grey granite brings a soft sophistication to the pool surrounds, with subtle dark grey marbled waves that add depth without overpowering the space.

It’s the small details that elevate a project from finished to beautifully designed. Here we’ve incorporated 2 hidden skimmer lids cover so the pool area remains clean, seamless and refined.

We also include an automatic water fill system in all of our pools — something many pool builders charge as an extra. For us, these thoughtful inclusions are part of creating a pool that not only functions beautifully, but looks considered, classy and complete.

Featuring Sandwave Granite from The Pool Tile Company

Elevated backyard living at its best.This new concrete pool sits 1.2m out of ground, creating the perfect design solutio...
30/04/2026

Elevated backyard living at its best.

This new concrete pool sits 1.2m out of ground, creating the perfect design solution for a smaller, elevated backyard. By working with the levels instead of against them, the pool becomes a beautiful architectural feature while still leaving space for entertaining, planting and everyday family living.

The raised pool wall, natural stone finishes, timber screening, garden lighting and lush green planting all come together to create a private, resort-style space that feels calm, functional and beautifully finished.

Small backyard? Big potential.

Sometimes it’s the simplest angles that capture the beauty of a project.The reflection off the water, the warmth of the ...
28/04/2026

Sometimes it’s the simplest angles that capture the beauty of a project.

The reflection off the water, the warmth of the timber screening, the softness of the planting and the clean lines of the natural stone coping all coming together perfectly.

This space was designed to feel calm, private and connected to nature — creating a resort-style atmosphere right at home. The combination of textures and reflections completely changes throughout the day depending on the light, giving the pool area a different feel from every angle.

Thoughtful landscaping around a pool is what truly brings the entire space to life.

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Frankston South, VIC
3198

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