COMMUNITY support has poured in following our story about seven-year-old Nathan Visser, who needs a backyard blitz.

Nathan was born with CHARGE syndrome, a condition that affected many of his organs and left him with half a heart, semi-blind, struggling to breathe and feeding through a tube inserted in his stomach.

His mother Maureen became a sole parent after her husband's death six years ago, and she then lost her mother three years ago.

As reported last week, the Altona Meadows boy has spent most of his life in hospital, his latest stay at the Royal Children's Hospital lasting almost a year.

During that time, the backyard plants died, prompting family friend Jennifer Sutton to put out a call for help.

And people have responded.

Altona Meadows couple Daryl and Barbara Osman, who own a small bobcat and tipper business called The Landscraper, gave up their time on Saturday to visit Maureen.

"We are motivated to help build Nathan's garden because we live in such a fast and rude world where money is the motivation," Mr Osman said.

"Bless him - Nathan deserves it."

Newport's Tim Emery also visited Maureen on Saturday to help co-ordinate a backyard blitz. "I work in advertising and marketing so I'm happy to contact local businesses to crunch some free stuff. People like Maureen just need a little help, no different to a neighbour or friends." Mr Emery said they were seeking the following items: supply and laying of pavers, carpenters to build a pergola; timber/hardware supplies; plants, sand and soil; paint for the fence and pergola; and volunteers to help with gardening and other labour.

Emma Sutcliffe, of Point Cook Homestead, offered to round up some volunteers and also invited Maureen and Nathan to spend a night.

"Depending on the day the work is being done at his home, I should be able to get a few hands on deck to help out for a few hours.

"In addition, I would like to offer Nathan and his mum a night away here at the Point Cook Homestead."