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James was responsive to our request for a quote, for felling a large ash tree we suspected had died. He replied to messages quickly, turned up when he said he would, and was correct that our tree had in fact died. James was professional the whole time and we would have no hesitation in hiring and recommending him to others in the future.
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Anne
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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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Norfolk Premium driveways is a family run outfit putting customers best wishes first and aiming for perfection with each job because A quality driveway does more than just increase the convenience of accessing your property and parking vehicles. Driveways are home improvements that add real value to a property and, with a quality finish by a professional firm, can be a real landscaping feature. With over 150 reviews online and all 100% positive.
Joe and his team were very helpful, supportive and professional - they were very communicative and up front with everything ; would highly recommend them for any job you might have
Hello and welcome to compatible concepts a company that specialises in the services of landscaping & carpentry. With over 15+ years of experience in our trades. We pride ourselves in clean and competent work no matter the job to ensure customer satisfaction.we make sure your concept is compatible to your needs.
Dumitru Negria
Landscaping
Dumitru Negria Home Services Dumitru Negria Home Services is a premier home improvement and maintenance company founded and operated me, a dedicated sole trader with over 8 years of invaluable experience in the field. Specializing in a wide array of services including tiling, painting, plastering, bricklaying, carpentry, and general handyman tasks, I pride myself on delivering top-notch craftsmanship and exceptional customer service. In addition to my core services, I also collaborates with trusted professionals in the fields of electrical work and plumbing, ensuring that all aspects of your home improvement needs are met efficiently and effectively. Servicing the areas of Reading, Oxford, Banbury, and their surrounding regions, I am committed to bringing quality craftsmanship right to your doorstep. Igo above and beyond to ensure that every project is completed to the highest standards, with a keen attention to detail and a focus on customer satisfaction. Experience the difference with Dumitru Negria Home Services – where quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction are our top priorities.
Elevate your outdoor space with BH Home Services Ltd. We specialise in: Decking: Wood and composite options for a stylish, functional space. Fencing: Privacy and curb appeal in perfect balance. Slabbing: Transforming patios, walkways, and driveways. Gardening: Bringing vibrancy and charm to your landscape. Why Us? Expertise: Skilled craftsmen with years of experience. Quality: The finest materials for lasting results. Personalization: Tailored solutions for your unique vision.
These guys were excellent; they quoted a good price, turned up when they said they would, did a good job and tidied up after themselves. Very pleasant and helpful throughout. Happy to recommend.
Builder Boys
Landscaping
With 10+ years of experience in the industry, Builder Boys Service brings a wealth of expertise and proven success to every project. Our extensive experience allows us to deliver top-quality workmanship, exceptional service, and unmatched professionalism. Trust in our seasoned team to bring your building visions to life with precision and dedication that only come with years of experience. We understand the importance of meeting deadlines and strive to complete every project within the agreed-upon timeframe. Our efficient planning, skilled team, and streamlined processes ensure that your project progresses smoothly and is completed on schedule. You can trust us to deliver exceptional results without compromising on quality, ensuring your satisfaction with our punctuality and dedication to meeting your timelines. We are deeply committed to providing our clients with the highest level of dedication and transparency throughout every step of their building journey. Our honest approach ensures that you can trust us to deliver on our promises and provide reliable solutions tailored to your needs. With Builder Boys, you can count on a partner who is genuinely dedicated to your satisfaction and committed to building lasting trust and relationships.
Gabrica Ltd provides reliable and high-quality property refurbishment and maintenance services across London. We specialise in kitchen and bathroom installations, tiling, flooring, carpentry, painting & decorating, and general home improvements. With years of hands-on experience, we take pride in delivering clean, precise workmanship and completing projects on time and within budget. ✔ Fully insured ✔ Attention to detail ✔ Clean and tidy work ✔ Friendly and professional service Customer satisfaction is our priority.
Brilliant. Efficient, hard working, friendly, professional, good vale and quality work. I'm very pleased and will use again.
Absolutely and garden services I provide reliable professional and high quality solutions for all aspects of tree care and garden maintenance with a strong commitment to the customer satisfaction and a passion for outdoor work I take pride in developing services that keep your property looking its best year-round with over 22 years of experience
Arrived on time made a good job and tidied up afterwards
We are General Building Services ANGEL BUILDING@BUSINESS We look after our costumers for 26 years. All Work Undertaken
10 years of experience in all tree and landscaping industry specialised in all types of fencing work free quotation and advice no job to big no job to small we can do it all
AllKentFencing is a small independent family run firm. We provide a first class service as we would like to leave our client feeling that we have treated their garden/fencing as if we were doing our own. The services we provide include fencing, paving, landscaping, turfing and many others. Please feel free to ask for a quote for your requirements.
Hello welcome to Thistle Gardening Maintenance we are a family run business with over 10 years experience. We do all aspects of gardening&landscaping ,fencing,paving,hedge trimming, tree felling. Tree/Hedge removal and much more please contact us for a free estimate.
no rating, they did half the job and haven't come back to finish it, they took £350 off me, please do not let these people anywhere near your property, they have left my garden like a rubbish dump
At Morley Gardens we pride ourselves at being the best in our field of garden management and landscaping. We offer an excellent service to all our customers at an extremely competitive price. We strive to go the extra mile, so all our customers are extremely happy. Robert
Did exactly as requested, and fit me in promptly after quote.
We are a gardening and tree services we cater for a wide range of work including trees, gardening, driveway, patios power washing etc if there’s anything you need attending to then we are here to help. We have been in the business for 9 years and love what we do regards Billy.
Tait Contracts is a construction company that offers a high standard of work, whilst being trustworthy and reliable.
Really great service, job was done really professionally. The guys were really polite and nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely recommend and hire again.
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5 star work we specialise in all home improvements and landscaping?
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ACG Ltd . Provides quality and good price on labour and materials All ways on time , best for clients
Here at Keep it Green LTD We are a friendly, courteous, prompt, and professional maintenance company where we pride ourselves on our attention to detail and “no job too big or too small” , we are happy to help by offering a quality service that you are guaranteed to be happy with. We provide services such as: •All Building Work •Landscaping •Restoration •Rubbish Clearance •Painting & Decorating •Plastering •Roofing •Plumbing •Drainage •Electrics •CCTV Surveys Our reliability and positive hard working attitude is what separates us from competitors. “There is no job too big. And no job too small. If you need something done, give Keep It Green a call” Also you can stay updated with us on social media Facebook - Keep It Green LTD Instagram - @keepitgreenltd Website -
Quality, work completed! Service with a smile. Would use again & highly recommend
First Impessions
Landscaping
We are a business in many trades and we take pride in our work to give our customers the best satisfaction of work and we won’t be beating on price also find us on check a trade and google First impressions we are a company that have a large team and our people all highly Qualified in Different work aspects
At Elite Roofing & we provide reliable, high-quality roofing and property maintenance services with a strong focus on professionalism, workmanship, and customer satisfaction. We understand how important it is to keep your property safe, secure, and well maintained. Whether it’s a small repair, roof maintenance, or general exterior property work, we take pride in completing every job to a high standard and making sure our customers are happy with the results. Our experienced team covers a wide range of roofing and property maintenance services, helping homeowners keep their properties protected from the weather and looking their best. Our Services Include: Roofing Services • Ridge tile repairs & ridge re-pointing • Chimney repairs, chimney pot removal & re-pointing • Roof repairs & leak detection • Tile and slate replacement • Dry verge system installation • General roof maintenance Roofline & Exterior Work • Fascia, soffit & gutter replacement • Gutter repairs & gutter cleaning • Downpipe repairs • Roofline maintenance Property Maintenance • General exterior property repairs • Re-pointing brickwork • Small building repairs • Exterior maintenance and upkeep • Storm damage repairs • Preventative maintenance to keep your home protected We believe in honest advice, fair pricing, and quality workmanship. Many of our customers come back to us again because they trust us to do the job properly the first time. ✔ Friendly and reliable service ✔ Free quotes and honest advice ✔ Work completed to a high standard ✔ Customer satisfaction is our priority If you’re looking for a trusted roofing and property maintenance company, get in touch with Elite Roofing & Property Maintenance today.
Handyhome Refurbishment Specialist are your number one choice in East Sussex for all your refurbishment and building needs. We take you through every step of your project from start to finish. Providing a professional service across Eastbourne, Hastings, Brighton, Bexhill and surrounding areas. Fully Insured Proud members of my builder and rated people
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