The Best Landscapers in Auckland

Our list of the best Auckland landscapers helps you find the right expert for your property

Updated 31 October 2024

Summary:

Landscaping ensures your home or building exterior is beautiful and inviting. It increases property value, and depending on the landscape design, can be an extension of your home or commercial space.
There are many reputable Landscapers to choose from in Auckland, so this guide will help you narrow down your options.

Our guide covers:

How Much Does a Landscaper Cost?

Just like interior design, landscaping can be budget-friendly or significant investment. Pricing varies by factors such as:

The size of your property
How much garden space you would like
What types of flowers, plants, trees, and materials you select
If you are landscaping a new home or updating existing landscaping
If you will need a retaining wall, deck, or other built-ins
If you want an BBQ area
If you need the spaced levelled or layer

It’s best to set a budget and keep the factors below in mind, which often don’t include GST. Our pricing estimates are GST exclusive:

New Home Landscaping – Initial landscaping rarely costs less than $5,000 and goes up from there. Many new homeowners set their landscaping budget for 10% of the purchase price of their home.
Landscape Redesign – If your home is already landscaped, but you want to improve the beauty or function, you will need to set aside at least $2,000. The more advanced your design, the more it will cost to update.
Landscape Maintenance – If your home or business is already landscaped, but you don’t want to do the ongoing maintenance yourself, lawn care rates are $35 to $50 per hour. Spring cleanup is typically between $200 and $300 depending on your lawn and garden size.
Driveways, Decks, & Walkways – If you need anything built or installed, the rates will vary greatly depending on the size and the type of materials you select. A basic deck is between $400 and $600 per square meter. Paving is about $100 per square meter.

How Can I Get the Best Landscaping Rates?

Shop Around – As with any home services, be sure to obtain a few different quotes. When comparing quotes look at their online portfolio to ensure that the price matches your expectation for quality and design aesthetics.
Look For Specials – Landscapers are artists, and they don’t discount their design services often. However, you may find special pricing for lawn care. You may also find exterior bundles such as spring cleanup that includes the lawn, windows, gutters, and pressure washing or other services your provider offers.

Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Landscaper?

Do they have an online or live portfolio you can view?
What's the guarantee period for the work?
How eco-friendly is the design, and what materials are best?
What are the payment terms?
What other lawn or home exterior services do they offer? For example, do they only design your landscape, or do they also provide ongoing maintenance and care?

How Do I Pay a Landscaper?

Most landscapers accept a range of payment methods, including:

Direct Credit (internet banking)
Cash with invoice
Credit Card via their website (a surcharge may apply)
On-site Eftpos

Know this: Landscapers usually have strict payment terms, with 7 or 10 days standard.

The Best Auckland Landscaping Companies Available Right Now

Our list below, which is no particular order, covers landscapers in Central, East, West, North and South Auckland. We have selected these based on their history of longstanding service within Auckland, location and data extracted from internet reviews on Google Business, Facebook, TradeMe Services and others.

The Auckland Landscape Company

Base: Onehunga, Auckland
Hours: Mon to Fri 8 am – 5 pm
Google Review rating: 4.7/5
Website: The Auckland Landscape Company
Facebook Page: The Auckland Landscape Company
Email address: a [email protected]
Phone: 022 315 8475

Customer Feedback:

Professional and friendly team of landscapers
Understands what the client wanted and turns ideas into reality
No unannounced charges
Great client communication
Offers competitive pricing

Pros:

Provides full designing service
Operates on Saturdays

Cons:

None

Important Must-know Facts and Services:

The Auckland Landscape Company is a landscaping company that caters to residential and small commercial properties in Auckland.
It is run by two young Kiwis who have more than ten years of combined experience in the landscaping industr
Provides landscape design, paving, decking, retaining walls and excavation service

Second Nature Gardens

Base: Henderson, Auckland
Hours: Mon to Fri 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Google Review rating: 5.0/5
Website: Second Nature Gardens
Facebook Page: Second Nature Gardens
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 09 524 6672

Customer Feedback:

Has keen attention to detail
Easy to work with
A hardworking team of landscapers
Takes time to understand any client concerns and considers them while working on the area

Pros:

Accredited member of Landscaping New Zealand

Cons:

None

Important Must-know Facts and Services:

Second Nature Gardens started in 1996, driven by the owner's passion for beautiful gardens
Makes sure that their service complies with the LNZ Code of Conduct
Offers landscape and garden design services
Does planning, garden construction, new plating, re-planting and garden maintenance

Feature Landscapes

Base: Henderson, Auckland
Hours: Mon to Fri 9 am – 5 pm
Google Review rating: 4.8/5
Website: Feature Landscapes
Facebook Page: Feature Landscapes
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 021 245 2424

Customer Feedback:

Quality work and output
Excellent client communication
Professional, honest and reliable workers
Finishes work within the allotted time frame

Pros:

Creates an appealing design within a reasonable rate

Cons:

None

Important Must-know Facts and Services:

Feature Landscapes started in 2014 and has further developed a partnership with developers for more thorough commercial projects
Caters both small residential properties and large scale landscaping
Provides a complete landscape service, including construction, design and maintenance
Accepts services for water features, evacuation work, decks, fences, garden maintenance and more

Kensington Landscaping

Base: Cocklebay, Auckland
Hours: Mon to Fri 8am – 5pm
Google Review rating: 4.7/5
Website: Kensington Landscaping
Facebook Page: Kensington Landscaping
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 021 762 344

Customer Feedback:

High-standard landscaping
Makes the process very easy
Fast turnaround
Friendly and reliable staff

Pros:

Creates beautiful looking designs

Cons:

Needs to book an appointment online

Important Must-know Facts and Services:

Kensington Landscaping is led by a landscaping artist with more than 25 years of experience in the industry
They have gained a favourable reputation for their business through their successful projects and satisfied customers
Has a qualified team of landscapers helping to deliver world-class garden design anywhere in Auckland
Provides services for garden makeovers, water features, pergolas, garden, planning, lawns, irrigation and more

Kirsten Sach Landscape Design Ltd

Base: Auckland
Hours: Mon to Fri 8:00 am – 5:30 pm, Sat 9 am – 12:30 pm
Google Review rating: 5.0/5
Website:  Kirsten Sach Landscape Design Ltd
Facebook Page: Kirsten Sach Landscape Design Ltd
Email address: [email protected]
Phone:  021 755 967

Customer Feedback:

Listens to what their client wants to achieve
Uses beautiful plantings
Offers helpful suggestions about the plants and trees to use based on the soil and weather temperament
Open to ideas and flexible

Pros:

Makes the whole process run smoothly
Works to bring client ideas to life

Cons:

None

Important Must-know Facts and Services:

Kirsten Sach Landscape Design Ltd is a garden design company based in Auckland
Throughout their 14 years of experience in the industry, they were able to provide beautiful and functional landscape designs to all their clients
Provides services for Waterwise garden design, stormwater management, vegetable gardens, rain garden designs and water features

Seed Landscapes

Base: New Windsor, Auckland
Hours: Mon to Fri 8 am – 5 pm, Sat 9 am – 1 pm
Google Review rating: 5.0/5
Website: Seed Landscapes
Facebook Page: Seed Landscapes
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 021 365 258

Customer Feedback:

Creates thrilling landscape designs
Exceeds client expectations
With keen attention to detail
Great communication skills

Pros:

Takes care of sourcing and delivery of required plants

Cons:

None

Important Must-know Facts and Services:

Seed Landscapes began operating in 1999 after the owner, Donna Stanish, received her Diploma of Landscape Design.
Provides services for landscape design and plan for both commercial and residential clients
Offers planting plans, garden consultancy, project management, plant sourcing and planting services

Flourish Garden Concepts Ltd

Base: Bayview, Auckland
Hours: Mon to Fri 9 am – 5 pm, Sat 9 am – 2:30 pm
Google Review rating: 5.0/5
Website: Flourish Garden Concepts Ltd
Facebook Page: Flourish Garden Concepts Ltd
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 027 510 8972

Customer Feedback:

Knowledgeable, helpful and friendly landscaping advice
Easy to work with
Listens to what their client wants

Pros:

Works within the budget
Beautiful landscaping design and outcome

Cons:

None

Important Must-know Facts and Services:

Flourish Garden Concepts Ltd offers a complete Garden and Landscape Design Services on the North Shore and across Auckland
Caters both large and small garden projects and has done many successful garden transformations ever since they started the business ten years ago
Accepts services for garden design consultation, landscape concept, planting plans and sourcing

TLR Landscaping

Base: North Shore, Auckland
Hours: Mon to Fri 7 am – 5 pm
Google Review rating: 5.0/5
Website: TLR Landscaping
Facebook Page: None
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 027 220 6022

Customer Feedback:

Clean looking landscape designs
Plans for long-term
Offers helpful advice

Pros:

Has the expertise to transform property with both hard and soft landscaping

Cons:

None

Important Must-know Facts and Services:

TLR Landscaping is Auckland-based landscaping with over 26 years of experience
Provides services for excavation, contouring, retaining walls, fencing, decking, garden bags, outdoor steps, fish ponds, garden maintenance, ready lawn (or seed), lawn mowing, and supply/plant of various shrubs

Sculpt Gardens

Base: Takapuna, Auckland
Hours: Mon to Fri 9 am – 5 pm
Google Review rating: 5.0/5
Website: Sculpt Gardens
Facebook Page: Sculpt Gardens
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 021 549 161

Customer Feedback:

Takes time to understand what the client wants
Offers helpful suggestions about the plants to use to create a better flowing garden
Knowledgeable landscaper artist

Pros:

Reasonably priced services

Cons:

None

Important Must-know Facts and Services:

Sculpt Gardens is composed of award-winning garden designers offering garden and landscaping designs in the Auckland area, particularly in Takapuna, Milford, Castor Bay, Campbells Bay, Hauraki, Belmont, Devonport, Greenhithe, Birkenhead & Northcote
The company is being run by a team of lady landscapers who are meticulous in providing tailored and beautiful residential landscapes
Provides services for landscape design, planting plans, garden design, consultation and property pre-sale garden makeovers

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