Professional Gardens
Author: Matt Dew, a qualified horticulturist (Certificate III in Horticulture) and founder of GreenLeaf Garden Management, with over two decades of real world experience in tropical landscaping.
In the Douglas Shire, your garden depends on reliable irrigation to survive our extended dry periods. When systems fail, dead patches appear, water pools, or controllers behave mysteriously. At GreenLeaf Garden Management, we understand the urgency. Leaks, dead patches, baffling controllers – we’ll diagnose and fix fast. With over 20 years in Port Douglas, we’ve seen every irrigation problem the tropics can create.
Water leaking from the ground understandably causes concern. We troubleshoot two distinct types of leaks. Static leaks occur when water continuously escapes under pressure, even when your system is off, indicating main line problems. Run-time leaks only appear when irrigation valves activate, pointing to zone-specific issues like damaged sprinkler heads or faulty valves.
Beyond leaks, we diagnose broken sprinkler heads from mower strikes or UV damage and unresponsive zones that won’t turn on. Low water pressure often stems from blocked filters or damaged pipes. Controller failures are particularly common in our humid climate.
Many worry when they spot exposed wiring near irrigation systems. These low-voltage wires pose no danger, but the general public is often baffled by irrigation systems. That confusion costs money through wasted water and dying plants. Our QBCC licensed team quickly identifies real problems and explains solutions clearly.
GreenLeaf handles 5 to 6 irrigation repair jobs every week across the Douglas Shire. This constant experience means we’ve troubleshooted virtually every scenario. We hold a QBCC license for irrigation design and installation, qualifying us for any complexity from residential gardens to resorts to the demanding systems we’ve installed at local sports grounds.
Professional repair means proper diagnosis. A broken sprinkler head might be obvious, but is it a symptom of excessive pressure? Are other heads about to fail? We examine the entire system. Our fleet of vehicles and workshop facility means we have the capability to complete repairs efficiently, often in a single visit. We finish jobs properly the first time, with neat finishes and clean worksites. Yes, we shut the gate.
Our satisfaction guarantee backs every repair. If something’s not right, we fix it quickly. With over 40 five-star Google reviews, our clients trust us to deliver consistent results. We typically start repairs within a week for most jobs.
Through our troubleshooting process, we can not only offer repair solutions but also redesign underperforming zones to use water more efficiently and eliminate dry patches in your landscape.
We take precise pressure and flow readings at the water source and use those figures to calculate what will actually work on your property. There’s no point installing a sprinkler designed to throw 10 metres if your pressure can’t support it. Accurate data ensures a system that performs reliably and consistently.
Because we design and install only high-quality, high-density irrigation systems, they simply don’t fail as often as cheaper alternatives. Over the last 20 years, our experience with large resort networks and council irrigation systems has shown that when we design to your actual pressure and flow, we can build systems that don’t constantly need repair. Real world examples we have installed include a 140-zone system at a major resort and half a kilometre of solar-powered irrigation along Mosman’s main street. Upgrading to a properly engineered system means fewer breakdowns, fewer call-outs, and a far more reliable landscape long-term.
Modern solutions include solar-powered controllers with wifi control, giving you command of your system from anywhere. Whether you’re on town water or need pump integration, we engineer reliable solutions matched to Douglas Shire conditions.
Every job is different, so we provide free, detailed quotes after assessing your specific situation. Our thorough inspection identifies all issues, not just obvious symptoms.
With 20+ years knowing exactly what thrives in Port Douglas and what fails, we’re one of the leading garden maintenance and landscaping teams in the Douglas Shire. Our trained, friendly team cares about your garden’s success.
Don’t let irrigation problems waste water or damage your landscape. Contact GreenLeaf Garden Management today for fast, professional irrigation repair.
The Leading Garden Maintenance and landscaping business in Douglas Shire
Why Douglas Shire trusts Greenleaf.
20+ years in the Douglas Shire - we know what thrives here (and what fails).
Cert III horticulture, ongoing training, friendly people who care.
Bigger trucks, proper workshop/shed, well-maintained gear mean more done per visit and a consistent high standard every time.
Our customers love us!
We design to your actual pressure/flow. High-quality systems that don’t constantly break. Solar/wifi options.
Clean site, neat finishes, and yes - we shut the gate!
Teams available to begin within a week for most jobs.
If something’s not right, we’ll make it right - quickly.