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How much does landscape gardening cost?
Landscape gardening costs can vary widely based on the scope and scale of the project:
- Complete Garden Remodelling: For large-scale transformations, costs typically range from £5,000 to £10,000.
- Smaller Projects: Tasks like installing raised flower beds, patios, water features, or decking are less expensive but can add up if included in a larger remodel.
- Hourly and Daily Rates: Landscapers may charge £25-£50 per hour per person, with daily rates averaging £200-£400, though most will prefer to quote on a per-project basis after an initial site evaluation.
What does a landscape gardener do?
A landscape gardener is a specialist who combines elements of art, design, horticulture, and construction to transform outdoor spaces into aesthetically pleasing and functional environments. Their work goes beyond traditional gardening, encompassing a broad range of tasks and skills to enhance the overall layout, usability, and beauty of gardens and outdoor areas.
Key Responsibilities:
- Site Assessment and Preparation: Before any actual landscaping begins, a landscape gardener evaluates the site to understand the soil type, existing vegetation, topography, and overall climate of the area. This assessment helps in planning and ensuring that the chosen plants and materials will thrive in the conditions provided.
- Design and Planning: Working either from their own designs or following plans laid out by landscape architects or garden designers, landscape gardeners develop detailed blueprints that include the placement of plants, paths, water features, and other structural elements. They need to consider aesthetic appeal, functionality, and the growth habits of various plants.
- Planting and Horticulture: Central to their role, landscape gardeners expertly choose, position, and plant a variety of flora, from grass and ground covers to shrubs, trees, and ornamental plants. They understand the horticultural needs of each species, ensuring that the plants not only grow but also thrive and contribute to the garden’s overall health and appearance.
- Construction and Installation: Beyond plants, landscape gardeners build and install key garden features like paths, patios, walls, astroturf and decks. They may also install irrigation systems to ensure efficient watering of the garden, drainage systems to prevent water accumulation, and even lighting to enhance the garden’s nighttime appeal.
- Maintenance and Upkeep: After the initial installation, some landscape gardeners provide ongoing maintenance services. These can include pruning, weeding, fertilising, and other activities necessary to keep the garden looking its best.
- Special Features Construction: Many landscape gardeners are skilled in creating specialised features that require technical expertise, such as ponds, waterfalls, rockeries, and complex hard landscaping elements. They may also offer advice on and install sustainable landscape solutions like rain gardens or xeriscaping to conserve water.
Tools and Equipment Used:
Landscape gardeners use a variety of tools and equipment, ranging from simple hand tools like trowels and pruners to heavy machinery such as backhoes and tillers. The choice of tools depends on the project’s scale and complexity.
How do I know the job has been done well?

Evaluating the quality of a landscape gardening project involves several key indicators that reflect attention to detail, adherence to design specifications, and the overall health of the garden:
- Adherence to Design Plans: The finished garden should closely resemble the plans laid out by the landscape architect or garden designer. This includes correct placement of features such as pathways, water elements, and planting areas according to the design blueprints.
- Quality of Workmanship: Check for the quality of construction in hardscaping elements like pathways, walls, and patios. Proper installation should be stable, secure, and aesthetically pleasing without any uneven surfaces or loose components.
- Plant Health and Placement: Newly planted areas should feature healthy plants that are suitable for the local climate and soil conditions. Plants should be properly spaced to allow for growth and not overcrowded, which can lead to future health issues.
- Clean and Tidy Finish: There should be no leftover materials, debris, or tools. All areas should be clean, with mulch neatly applied to beds and no visible stakes or supports that detract from the garden’s appearance.
- Aesthetic Appeal: The garden should look balanced and harmonious, with colours, textures, and forms that complement each other. Good landscape gardening should enhance the overall beauty of the property.
- Functional Layout: Beyond aesthetics, the garden should function as intended. Drainage should be effective, with no areas of water pooling or erosion. Walkways and seating areas should be positioned for practical use and comfort.
- Future Growth Plan: A well-done job includes providing the homeowner with guidance or a maintenance plan for future care of the plants and garden features. This ensures the garden continues to grow and mature as designed.
At Rated People, you can check and see if the landscape gardeners of your choice have done a good job before by reading through their reviews and looking at pictures of previously finished work. If you’re still worried about how to pick the right company for you, take a look through our gardeners page to find out what kinds of questions you should ask beforehand.
Other garden landscaping FAQs
Why is garden landscaping so expensive?
The cost reflects the extensive labour, specialised skills, and materials required to transform outdoor spaces effectively.
How much does a landscaped garden add to house value?
A well-landscaped garden can increase a property’s value by up to 20%, enhancing curb appeal and usability.
What is the difference between a gardener and a landscape gardener?
While a gardener focuses on maintenance, a landscape gardener designs and alters the physical layout and features of outdoor spaces.
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I have 20 years experience of the construction trade with city and guilds qualifications, and provide very good standard of work with very high rating.
Cant thank Dan, Mark and team for their fantastic service and their quality of work when carrying out our extension. It has completed our family home! Trustworthy and professional at all times. Would highly recommend to anyone
Platt and sons home improvement are a family run business with over 50 years of experience throughout the building trades . We pride ourselves on the high standards we’ve set , the quality of our work , the ability to take control of any project whilst being flexible to our clients needs . A stress free journey for all of your home projects and complete satisfaction of results. No job is too small or too big for us , we cater for such a wide range of trades that we are confident we can complete any ideas you have regarding home improvement . Whilst continuing to grow as a business we still pride ourselves on the fact we are a family business .
Excellent service. The gate is fully fitted and the work was of a great quality. Totally recommend.
We are a small but an ever expanding company covering most areas of the midlands, we do all aspects of building and roofing work. We are also available for property maintenance and landscaping. All our employees are respectable, hardworking people who are definitely not shy of work.
8 months after install the gutter had warped and was spilling water. Luke was initially happy to install a couple extra brackets - 3 times he set dates to do the work then didn't turn up and didn't let me know he wasn't coming. I had to pay someone else to fix this job.
We are a family run business we deliver fast freindly professional services such as landscaping. And painting decorating as we are a multitrade company all our professionals are fully qualified and have a vast amount of knowledge and expertise in their trade all fully insured and all work guaranteed Garden landscaping Artificial grass Decking Natural turf Fencing Driveways Painting. Interior Exterior Painting commercial Painting Domestic All aspects of painting Decorating Wich means our customers have a team of pros to help with their needs and get their projects completed to a high standard with all jobs guaranteed
Great job done. Polite, friendly guys, would highly recommend ????????????????????????
F and T Builders
Landscaping
F&T Builders: Delivering Excellence in Construction for Over 30 years! our experienced team ensures top-quality craftsmanship and client satisfaction every time. Trust us to bring your vision to life with precision and expertise.
We are a family run business that have been in the building trade for over 30 years, We now specialize in all aspects of driveway and patio installations IE: Block paving, Resin , Tarmacadam, Gravel , Slabbing and concrete. Please get in touch for any queries in regards to your personal projects.
they gave me a price for the job I accepted. He lphoned to give me a start date so that I could do the preparation required.. An hour or two before his men were due to arrive he phoned to say that his team were not prepared to do the job without scaffolding and he would send scaffolder to give a price which would be extra to the job. The following day the scaffolder came. I have had no further contact with the company.work still remains not done. I am very disappointed and cannot recommend “Parkview”
Prestige Building and Brickwork Ltd offer the complete building service with over 15 years experience working throughout Cambridgeshire with local home owners looking to improve and add value to their properties. Over the years our company has built up a wealth of knowledge and experience, which allows us to produce a very high standard of service. We make every effort to ensure that our quotations are as detailed and clear as possible, whilst exercising our experience in customer communication to ensure that our clients fully understand the service that they are going to receive. The vast majority of our regular workload comes from recommendations, past on by clients that have been happy with the service that they previously received. If you have any questions about the services that we provide, then please feel free to contact us so we can discuss your requirements with you in detail.
Platinum Landscaping provides professional landscaping services for residential and commercial properties. From garden makeovers and patios to fencing, turfing, and regular maintenance, we deliver high-quality workmanship with reliable service and attention to detail. We take pride in creating outdoor spaces that look great and are built to last.
We bring over 30 years of experience to bear on your job, big or small. We work to provide you honest work from the quote to the final walk-through.
Really nice chap, did a variety of maintenance jobs indoors and outside, and did all of them very well indeed. Highly recommended.
We are a hard landscaping company that has been established for over 20 years,we specialise in indian stone,driveways,fencing,block paving,artificial grass ,turfing and all aspects of hard landscaping.Please read some of our customer references.
Due to covid 19 there was difficulty in deliveries etc but overall the job was done very well & the quality was very good & I would have no reasons not to recommend CT landscapes
Our team is committed to providing durable results, honest advice, and exceptional customer service on every project. Whether you need to protect your property with expert roofing or enhance your outdoor space with professional landscaping, Northline Roofing & Landscaping delivers quality you can rely on, from start to finish
Hello, I'm Gareth from Bangor, Gwynedd North Wales. I cover all areas including Wales and England. I have been working within the construction industry for over 10 years! I'm a hard working individual, with a strong hardworking team behind me organised by myself. All of my employees take pride in their work and are able to complete set tasks. I cover a variety of areas, This includes -Roofing -Groundworks -Earth works -General Building -Landscaping
Excellent job polite efficient and would definitely recommend thanks for a great job
Laysure Services
Landscaping
For over 40 years, has been a trusted name in our community. What started as a small family operation has grown into a respected business, but we've never lost sight of the values that got us here. We believe in honest, straightforward service. When you work with us, you're not just another customer — you're part of our extended family. We take pride in every roof we repair and every garden we transform, treating each project as if it were our own home. Our hands-on approach means you'll deal directly with experienced professionals who care about getting the job done right. No subcontractors, no middlemen — just skilled craftsmen dedicated to delivering quality work.
Took a bit of sorting out but finished up with an attractive addition to my extension with Indian flags and gravel in front of it.
FRA Solution LTD
Landscaping
With more than 15 years of experience in construction, interior renovations, and exterior improvements, our company is proud to have successfully completed over 1,200 projects. We began with small projects, but by consistently delivering high-quality standards, the scope and complexity of the work entrusted to us have grown significantly over the years. This is the first time we are using this platform, but the photos shown are part of our portfolio. Relying on our extensive experience and commitment to high-quality workmanship, we can provide the services you require. Once you have worked with us, we guarantee that you will want to continue our collaboration. Our business is built on quality, and we look forward to meeting you soon.
I am a gardener that mainly takes care of overgrown and neglected gardens . I also do maintenance services on monthly to fortnightly visits .the jobs i do are weed removal, grass cutting mowing .hedges and shrubs removal or pruning and small waste removal and soil rotovating
We pruned a mountain of conifer trees, job was impossible to consider putting through the small shredder we had, contacted rated people and got a response immediately ( Sunday)Brett came straight round, gave a good quote, came next morning and cleared it all away within a few hours, worked very hard left garden tidy and was a really nice man,highly recommend ????
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Ian & Jason, were very professional, turned up on time and cleared all the debris on completion, did a very good job of re-felting shed roof. thank you Ian & Jason. allen@exactinteriors
Based in Bath, Father's House Carpentry/ Painting & Decorating is a trusted, rated and reliable team of Carpentry specialist.
RPIOS LIMITED
Landscaping
Our company is made out of hard working individuals with more than 30 years experience in the construction industry. We are specialised in loft conversions even though we can do any construction related work in any buildings. We have experience in loft conversions, painting, tiles placement, shutter carpenter work, brick work, laminate flooring, insulation placement, kitchen and bathroom fitting, plasterboard placement and many more. As we are new to this website we would appreciate some positive feedback after finishing the related work.
Here at GRT Hardscapes our Team of professional fully insured staff believe that the customer is always right, working hand in hand with the customer to take there vision and turn it into a reality. With A vast amount of experience spanning 22 years in all aspects of landscaping,hardscaping and utilities which include Driveways,patios,Fencing,Turfing,moleing,water supply leaks,drop Kerbs and much,much more. A member of our Team at GRT Hardscapes hopes to hear from you soon to help you make your dream a reality.
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