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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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MBPropertyServices, Fully qualified trustworthy local business based in Sittingbourne. Covering Kent & surrounding areas. Services provided. -Bricklaying/Repointing. -Landscaping/Gardening. -Pressure washing. -Handy man (odd jobs).
Been proving exceptional service to customers for over a decade. Specialising in garden maintenance, Patios, house extension foundations and conservatory foundations. No Job too small. Construction plant competence scheme and NVQ level 3 qualified in excavations and transporting loads, with over 20 years experience. Friendly and professional service.
Crystal Services
Landscaping
Painting and decorating since 2017 I have worked with k and McLaughlin For two years experience and have training with company I have been college two held my diploma level 2 In painting and decorating Plastering and plasterboard job
Home Pro
Landscaping
Local Home Improvement company taking on all aspects of building work from roof repairs to full property refurbishments. Our team of qualified experts provide you with a no fuss experience from your first consultation through to completion. Of you are looking for a value for money first class experience, we are the team for you.
Rm roofing & building services is a family run business with over 35 years experience in all aspects of roofing and building services all of our work is fully insured all of our tradesman are fully qualified
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
Hi we r family run business with over 20 years experience in the building game we carry out all types of building work from new builds to extensions two full ? refurbishment all types of groundwork ?drives ways patios jet washing painting all types of of construction fully in insured highly experienced company look forward to hearing from you
Honest reliable and hard working man. Very pleased with the results. Price quoted for unseen work involved was fantastic. Would recommend and definately hire again. One very happy customer
We are a Lady gardening team . All of our team members have been DBS checked giving you the peace of mind knowing you’ve chosen the right team for the right job . We have over 30 years experience an offer every aspect of garden. We offer a maintenance service, which includes weeding planting pruning , lawn care mowing plus so much more. Our expert team of landscapers are dedicated in providing High-quality service. Whether it’s designing and installing or maintaining your garden and seasonal care.Whether you’re looking to create a serene retreat, or an inviting entertainment area. or a vibrant floral display. We are here to bring your vision to life. The founder of our company as opened a branch in her beloved home county of Cornwall, bringing all of the high-quality and great service, our customers expect, we have Oxford and Cornwall.
Garth Builders Ltd. for building and roofing services Building and roofing contractors provide a range of domestic and commercial building services. But we are not your average building and roofing contractor. Call us for a building or roofing service. We might just surprise you. We can undertake all kinds of building and roofing works. Building and roofing services are also known to charge exorbitant prices. However, our aim is to provide all customers with affordable building and roofing services. So if you are a homeowner or a commercial enterprise who needs a building or roofing work done, we are the company to call. We also work for the local authority so we understand the necessity of doing a good job. We are are fully compliant with safety and health regulations. Why Garth Builders Ltd. for these services? For more than 40 years, we’ve become a trusted and established name in building and roofing work around the city and nearby places. Rest assured we can meet your building and roofing needs with our safe work systems, use of superior materials and quality workmanship. We have the skills, expertise and the knowledge to work on any type of building and roofing project. We are always investing in and embracing new techniques so we are up to date with recent advancements in products and services. It also means we can provide a range of building and roofing services, all of which can meet your specific requirements. We also accept insurance for our building and roofing work, so please call us for the details. Our aim is to achieve great results and to ensure our customers requirements are reached with efficiency. Contact Garth Builders Ltd. today Thanks to our attention to detail and quality workmanship, we have a number of customers who rely on us for their building and roofing requirements. For any building or roofing work in this city, depend on Garth Builders to deliver quality services at very competitive rates. You can take our word for it. The services we offer are as follows All types of building works undertaken Extensions Conservatories All types of ground works Drainage Joinery works Plastering Flagging Roofing repairs Re-roofs Windows doors Pointing Dry verge systems Fascias & soffits All types of guttering works
Prompt response, and a good price, but the cricket club committee choose a local company nearby our club, with a similar price to the this business. Great communication from Jack.
Over 30 years of experience as a multi-tradesman. As well as being a qualified plumber I specialise in other wet trades e.g Decorating, Plastering & Rendering, Tiling & Bricklaying. Also, I fit laminate flooring, skirtings, architraves and timber stud work. I am always punctual and reliable, and clean and tidy in my work. I am also happy to assist in planning and designing projects.
Kevin arrived on time, did an amazing job on my mother’s bungalow, cleaned up afterwards. Polite, friendly and professional. Good price too.
Perton Paving
Landscaping
We provide high-quality paving and landscaping services throughout Perton and surrounding areas, with a skilled team boasting over a decade of combined experience. Our focus is on creating stylish, durable, and functional outdoor spaces for you to enjoy!
Welcome to Pinnicle Builds, your premier destination for exceptional landscaping services in Hampshire England. Covering Eastleigh, Winchester, Romsey and the surrounding area's. With a passion for transforming outdoor spaces. We specialize in full garden design. From planting and retaining walls to patios and driveways, plus a whole lot more. Here at Pinnicle Builds, we understand that's your outdoor space is an extension of your home, and we are dedicated to crafting bespoke solutions tailored your unique vision and needs. Weather your looking to create a stunning patio for entertaining, enhancing your curb appeal, with a meticulously crafted driveway. Or achieve a lush green lawn to be the envy of the neighborhood. Our team off skilled professionals is here to bring your gardens to life. What sets us apart is our commitment to quality craftsmanship, attention to detail and unparalleled customer service. From the initial consultation to the final touches, we will work closely with you every step off the way to ensure your landscaping project exceeds your expectations. Experience the difference with Pinnacle Builds. Contact us today to schedule your consultation and let's us transform your outdoor space into a masterpiece you'll enjoy for years to come
Great job from start to finish, flexible approach when quoting with different options considered and aided our decision when it came to choosing the right design vs our budget. Really pleased with the end result.
I'm a sole trader,with 9 years experience and orientated to a quality finish of every job.
Patios, paths, small retaining walls, garden clearance, fencing, block paving driveways, most garden related jobs. 15 years of experience, can work alone on small jobs or as part of team on bigger projects. Happy to have customers work with me to keep cost of job down.
Ian made quick contact and called to look at the job the same day. I found him to be pleasant, polite and above all knowledgeable. I was happy with his quote and he turned up when he said he would and spent two full days doing a fantastic job. I would recommend him without hesitation. He cleared a patch of 25sq mts of rubble, deep weeds and has left me a perfect blank canvas for further development.
We are a family business who can deal with any size small or large trees at reasonable prices and very sufficent in our work
Excellent, professional work carried out to a very high standard and going above and beyond. Highly recommended.
5 star work we specialise in all home improvements and landscaping?
Did not hire
With over 10 years of hands-on experience, I am a skilled and reliable multi-trader, specialising in bricklaying and painting & decorating services. I take pride in delivering high-quality workmanship, attention to detail, and a professional finish on every project. My work consistently receives excellent feedback from clients, and I’ve built strong, lasting relationships through trust, reliability, and clear communication. Whether it’s residential or commercial work, I approach each job with dedication and a commitment to exceeding client expectations.
A good job done. The foundations were well within the requirements for the building placed on top. He was also courteous and kept everything tidy.
We have been in the trade 15 years We offer driveway cleaning roof repairs and cleaning landscaping gutter repair and cleaning exterior painting de weeding free estimates and advice 
Great work replacing the decking & treatment applied. Only negative to be cautious is that Dave Quoted a price to replace the entire decking & we agreed to proceed. Dave ripped off all the rotten wood as prep. Next day he comes back bumping up the price few hundreds saying prices of wood increased. I might have felt threatened at some point that he’d stop the work if I didn’t agree. Was forced to agree on the new price to get the already ripped off decking work completed.
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Very helpful. Did extra jobs. Came on time and the price was just right. Would definitely recommend.
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