Cost guide
How much does a gardener / landscape gardener cost?
Garden work is priced by the hour or day for maintenance, and per job for hedges, turf and clearance.
- Typical day rate
- £150–£250
- Smallest job
- from £12
- Priced jobs
- 4
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Pick what you need — we'll price it at current gardener / landscape gardener rates.
What each job costs
| Job | Unit | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Regular garden maintenanceFortnightly visits usually attract a lower per-visit rate. | per visit | £45–£90 |
| Cut and shape a hedgeAnything above 2.5m needs ladders or a platform. | per linear m | £12–£30 |
| Lay new turfIncludes rotovating, levelling and topsoil. | per m² | £14–£30 |
| Garden clearanceGreen-waste disposal is charged by the load. | per day | £250–£450 |
Ex VAT. South East baseline — the calculator adjusts for your region.
Keeping the cost down
- Check the gardener has a waste carrier licence before they take rubbish away.
- Avoid cutting hedges between March and August — nesting birds are protected.
- A yearly contract is usually cheaper than ad-hoc visits.
Common questions
- Hourly or by the job?
- Maintenance is hourly (£25–£45). One-off projects should always be a fixed price.
- Is waste removal included?
- Often not — expect £60–£120 a load for green waste.
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