Cost guides
Landscaping and gardening
Garden designer/landscaper — per hour rate

How much does a landscaper cost?

  • R450 – R650/hour
    Landscaper consultation — per hour rate
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At Procompare, we have been tracking prices and seasonal trends for many years. Based on our proprietary data of historical project costs (acquired from thousands of our Pros) and other cost data from various respectable sources, we have put together a 2024 landscaper cost guide, where we have gathered all the necessary information for you to make the best possible decision.


Landscaper consultation — per hour rate

  • R450 – R650/hour

This is the per hour rate for landscaping consultations, including all notes and sketches produced during the consultation. Consultations usually cover all areas of landscaping and gardening – from general gardening advice to the selection of specific plants. The price largely depends on the landscaper (more experienced designers charge more) and location. The cost of landscaper consultation typically runs from R450/hour to R650/hour, averaging at R550/hour.

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Recent jobs for landscapers

Garden maintenance

  • City or suburb: Three Rivers East, Vereeniging
  • Which types of plants will need maintenance?: Lawn, Trees, bushes, hedges
  • Approximate size of the gardening area: 50–200 sqm
  • Frequency of maintenance services: Fortnightly

Garden service

Garden maintenance

  • City or suburb: Howick
  • Which types of plants will need maintenance?: Lawn
  • Approximate size of the gardening area: 50–200 sqm
  • Frequency of maintenance services: Just once

Grass cutting

Garden maintenance

  • City or suburb: Randparkrif, Johannesburg
  • Which types of plants will need maintenance?: Lawn, Trees, bushes, hedges
  • Approximate size of the gardening area: Larger than 200 sqm
  • Frequency of maintenance services: Just once

Garden needs tidying up.

Update/makeover

  • City or suburb: Rustenburg
  • What needs to be updated?: Plants and lawn, Paving/pathways, Irrigation
  • Service scope: Design and installation
  • Approximate size of the landscaping area: 0–50 sqm
  • Estimated project start: Within a month

Garden maintenance

  • City or suburb: Zastron
  • Which types of plants will need maintenance?: Lawn, Trees, bushes, hedges, Flowers
  • Approximate size of the gardening area: Larger than 200 sqm
  • Frequency of maintenance services: Weekly

New landscaping project

  • City or suburb: Rawsonville
  • What should the design incorporate?: Plants and lawn, Paving/pathways
  • Service scope: Design and installation
  • Approximate size of the landscaping area: 0–50 sqm

Op die oomblik word die huis gebou. So dit is 'n tuin wat van "scratch" af uitgelê en geplant moet word. Sal waardeer indien sal belang stel om 'n kwotasie te gee.

Garden maintenance

  • City or suburb: Copies Hill, Pinetown
  • Which types of plants will need maintenance?: Lawn, Trees, bushes, hedges
  • Approximate size of the gardening area: 50–200 sqm
  • Frequency of maintenance services: Weekly

Mowing of lawn, cleaning of garden and bushes,trimming of hedges.

New landscaping project

  • City or suburb: Hermanus
  • What should the design incorporate?: Plants and lawn, Paving/pathways, Decking/patio, Ponds, pools and other water features
  • Service scope: Design and installation
  • Approximate size of the landscaping area: 50–200 sqm

Compact front garden. Needs creative skills and professional installation.

Garden maintenance

  • City or suburb: Irene, Pretoria
  • Which types of plants will need maintenance?: Lawn, Trees, bushes, hedges
  • Approximate size of the gardening area: 50–200 sqm
  • Frequency of maintenance services: Weekly

Open stand home located in small estate. Require service to maintain road facing lawn, shrubs and trees.

New landscaping project

  • City or suburb: Durban
  • What should the design incorporate?: Plants and lawn
  • Service scope: Installation only
  • Approximate size of the landscaping area: 50–200 sqm