About Terra Maintenance
Lawn, garden and property maintenance based in Emerald, Victoria, serving the Dandenong Ranges and outer south-east Melbourne within a 45-minute drive. Run by co-owners Harrison and Jesse Ashford, insured to $20 million, and equipped for everything from courtyard lawns to acreage.
How Terra Maintenance Began
Terra Maintenance is a family partnership run by co-owners Harrison Ashford and Jesse Ashford. We have operated under the Terra Maintenance name since January 2022, working out of Emerald in the Dandenong Ranges.
We started with regular lawn mowing for local properties and built from there. Steep Hills blocks, big trees and fire-season preparation are everyday work for us, so we have gradually taken on the jobs that come with them.
As word spread, customers began asking for more than mowing: hedge trimming, pressure cleaning, overgrowth management, and tree services, including full removals of large trees. We listened, invested in the right equipment, and grew the range of work we take on.
Today, Terra Maintenance services 320+ properties across the Dandenong Ranges and outer south-east Melbourne, from residential homes to commercial and strata sites, with the same aim on every visit: turn up when we say we will and do the job properly.
Operating as Terra Maintenance Since January 2022
And Counting Every Second
Our Core Values
The principles that guide everything we do at Terra Maintenance - from our first customer interaction to every blade of grass we cut.
Professional Excellence
Every project is completed to the highest standards with meticulous attention to detail and quality workmanship that exceeds expectations.
Safety First
All work follows strict safety protocols with comprehensive insurance coverage, protecting both our team and your property.
Environmental Care
We use eco-friendly practices, low-emission equipment, and sustainable methods to protect the environment we work in.
Customer Focused
Your satisfaction is our priority. We listen carefully, communicate clearly, and deliver exactly what we promise.
Meet the Partners
Two co-owners, one family partnership, based in Emerald
Harrison Ashford
Co-owner
Harrison is a co-owner of Terra Maintenance. He looks after the business side: itemised estimates, scheduling and invoicing, and he is usually the first person you hear from when you get in touch. He keeps the work lined up so the crews can focus on the job in front of them.
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Jesse Ashford
Co-owner, Cert IV in Arboriculture
Jesse is a co-owner of Terra Maintenance and holds a Certificate IV in Arboriculture. He leads our tree work, from pruning and hazard limb removal through to full removals of large trees, and brings that tree knowledge to the wider job of caring for Hills properties.
SPECIALTIES:
Terra Maintenance is a family partnership (H.A Ashford & J.W Ashford), registered on 7 January 2022 and based in Emerald VIC 3782. ABN 36 241 076 328. $20 million public liability insurance.
Why Choose Terra Maintenance
What you can expect when you book Terra Maintenance
Qualified Tree Work
Co-owner Jesse Ashford holds a Certificate IV in Arboriculture, and he leads our tree work.
$20M Public Liability
We carry $20 million public liability insurance on every job.
Professional Equipment
A zero-turn mower and slasher for acreage, brushcutters for steep ground, and a tipper and trailer to take green waste away with us.
Green Waste Taken Away
We clear and remove the green waste from the jobs we do, so you are not left with a pile to deal with.
Proven Track Record
320+ properties on the books and 4+ years maintaining gardens across the Dandenong Ranges and outer south-east Melbourne.
Reliable & Consistent
A scheduling cycle you can plan around, clear communication, and an itemised estimate before any work starts.
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Our Commitment to the Hills and Beyond
We live and work around Emerald, so the properties we look after are our neighbours' as much as our customers'. Tidy, safe and well-prepared properties make the whole area better to live in.
Our commitment goes beyond cutting grass or trimming hedges. We are committed to:
Local Roots
A family partnership based in Emerald since January 2022
Fire-Season Readiness
Fuel reduction, fire breaks and gutter clean-outs before summer
Straight Answers
A free itemised estimate and a clear time frame, usually 1 to 2 weeks for new jobs
Ready to Experience the Terra Maintenance Difference?
Join the 320+ properties across the Dandenong Ranges and outer south-east Melbourne that trust us with their grounds maintenance. Professional service, reliable scheduling, and an itemised estimate before any work starts.