Garden landscaping can improve the look and functionality of your garden.
So, how do you revamp your garden ready for summer? Finding great landscape services near you can help you get more from your outdoor space.
Read on for all our top tips when looking for landscape gardeners near you.
How to find great garden landscape services near you
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Your questions answered about garden landscape services near you
What is garden landscaping?
Garden landscaping is the process of changing the visible features of a garden, yard or land.
These changes can include living elements like grass, trees and flowers or non-living elements like stone, concrete, soil or water.
It turns messy areas into functional and relaxing outdoor spaces. Whether you want an outdoor play area, an outdoor dining area, or a vegetable garden, a garden landscaper can help.
What do garden landscapers do?
Garden landscapers carefully design and rearrange an outdoor space’s living and non-living elements.
Your garden landscaper will start by discussing your needs and intended use. Then, they create a design that considers factors such as soil conditions, slope, terrain, and climate.
Once you agree on the design, they can install vegetation, trees, grass, living walls, patios, etc.
How much do landscape gardeners charge?
The size/complexity of your project, the materials, prep and experience level of your landscape gardener can affect the daily rate.
Whether you need new turf laying, hardscaping, or drainage systems will also affect the cost.
See our garden landscaping cost guide or take a look at our comparison table for more info:
| Type of specialist | Time period | Cost + VAT (Range low - high) | Average cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardener | Per day | £150 - £250 | £200 |
| Gardener | Per hour | £19 - £31 | £25 |
| Landscape gardener | Per project (small – medium job) | £250 - £2,500 | £1,375 |
| Landscape gardener | Per day | £180 - £280 | £230 |
Last updated: April 2025
Our costs are ballpark averages – get a local tradesperson to quote now
For an accurate price – speak with a local landscape gardener near you.
What is the difference between a gardener and a landscape gardener?
A landscape gardener focuses on the design and layout of your garden’s living and non-living elements (including hard materials).
In contrast, a gardener will take care of the well-being of your garden’s plant life.
It’s essential to determine whether you need a landscaper or a gardener.
A local gardener may be all you need if your garden needs some TLC and no alternations.
What questions can I ask local landscape gardeners near me?
Asking potential hires a few key questions can help you decide if they have the expertise and services for your project.
Consider asking these helpful questions:
- How long have you been landscaping? Be sure your landscaper has the right level of experience for your project
- What type of landscaping services do you offer? You want to be sure your landscape gardener can fulfil your vision
- Have you worked on projects similar to mine? You’ll feel more confident knowing your tradesperson has completed similar work
- Can I see examples of your past work? Checking the quality of your professionals quality of work can give you peace of mind
- What is your design process, and can I be involved? You may be happy to give your garden landscaper complete creative control or want to be involved – either way, it’s good to know the process
- How long will my project take to complete? Knowing how long the job might take can help you plan if you’re working on other home improvement projects
- What plants do well with my soil conditions and climate? Look for ‘landscape gardeners near me’ and utilise their expertise to choose the best plant life for your garden
- Do you offer any warranties or guarantees on your work? Some tradespeople provide guarantees for a period after the job is complete
How do I choose a garden landscaper?
If you need to alter your garden landscape, look for a qualified landscape gardener.
To make things easy – try our handy tips to find the best garden landscape services near you:
1. Search directories
Professional search directories like Checktrade are a quick and easy way to find quality tradespeople.
All our directory members must meet our high standards and pass up to 12 checks.
Plus, we verify and approve all reviews on our professional member profiles. So, you know you can trust the information you see.
We’re confident in the quality of the trades on Checkatrade, and if you book through us, we guarantee their work up to £1,000. Guaranteed for 12 months – Eligibility and T&Cs apply.
2. Read reviews
Never underestimate the importance of reviews.
Checking online reviews lets you see what other homeowners thought of a tradesperson’s services.
Remember to check if your tradesperson has a Checkatrade member profile with reviews.
3. Ask for recommendations
Have your friends, family, or colleagues recently used a local landscape gardener? If so, ask them for a recommendation.
It’s another easy way to find out what others think of a professional’s quality of work.
4. Get multiple quotes
Always get at least two to three written quotes when looking to hire a landscape gardener near you.
By shopping around, you can be sure the price is competitive and fits your budget.
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