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Best Landscapers in Auckland

We assessed 24 landscapers in Auckland and ranked the top 5 on their public review record: rating quality, review volume, and how recent the reviews are. How we rank →

Last updated: 6 Jul 2026

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Before you hire

A good landscaper will consider drainage, soil quality and maintenance requirements, not just how a garden looks on day one. Ask for a planting plan with maintenance notes, check whether they handle consenting for any structures, and get a breakdown of materials versus labour in the quote.

Top 5 Landscapers in Auckland

The top 5 landscapers in Auckland are Humphreys Landscaping, Gardner's Gardening, Busy Lizzy Gardens, Flourish Garden Concepts, and Parrot Landscaping, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.

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    Humphreys Landscaping

    ★ 4.7 213 reviews Top5 Score 168 +5
    5★ 191 4★ 8 3★ 4 2★ 1 1★ 9

    Hire them if you need someone to handle ongoing hedge and garden upkeep over months or years, not one-off projects. Site visits include cost breakdowns before work starts, and account managers text ahead to check what needs attention each visit.

    Reviews most often describe: Homeowners wanting regular garden maintenance and hedge trimming

    • ✓ Provides itemised pricing at site visit
    • ✓ Same crew returns for regular maintenance
    • ✓ Texts day before visit to confirm needs

    location_on 8 Gordon Road, Sandringham, Auckland

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  • 2

    Gardner's Gardening

    ★ 4.9 126 reviews +5 Top5 Score 167 +7
    5★ 120 4★ 2 2★ 1 1★ 3

    Hire them for substantial garden overhauls where the team will work longer hours to finish the job thoroughly, even if it means late finishes. Note that initial quotes have sometimes lacked detail from site discussions, and follow-up communication has been inconsistent after quoting.

    Reviews most often describe: Overgrown gardens needing complete redesign and transformation

    • ✓ Transforms heavily overgrown spaces
    • ✓ Works extended hours to complete jobs
    • ✓ Quote follow-up can be slow

    location_on Corinth Street, Remuera, Auckland

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  • 3

    Busy Lizzy Gardens

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    ★ 4.9 80 reviews +1 Top5 Score 163 +8
    5★ 76 4★ 2 2★ 1 1★ 1

    Hire them for garden maintenance contracts or redesigns where you want the same crew returning and responsiveness to issues as they arise. Site visits before quoting and willingness to adjust design options around your budget set them apart from quicker-turnaround competitors.

    Reviews most often describe: Routine garden maintenance and larger garden overhaul projects

    • ✓ Visits site twice before providing quote
    • ✓ Responds immediately to issues raised mid-project
    • ✓ Same crew continues on scheduled maintenance

    location_on 210A Marua Road, Mount Wellington, Auckland

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  • 4

    Flourish Garden Concepts

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    ★ 5.0 79 reviews +2 Top5 Score 160 +4
    5★ 77 4★ 2

    Sandra excels at translating vague ideas into detailed, workable designs that suit site conditions and budget constraints. She delivers consultation plans and design briefs quickly, often within tight timeframes without scope creep.

    Reviews most often describe: Homeowners wanting garden design from concept to planting plan

    • ✓ Asks detailed questions before proposing solutions
    • ✓ Specifies plant choices for local growing conditions
    • ✓ Completes design plans in compressed timeframes
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  • 5

    Parrot Landscaping

    ★ 4.9 85 reviews +4 Top5 Score 160 +5
    5★ 83 1★ 2

    Hire them when you need design input alongside build work, as Josh and Michael work through concepts responsively before committing to plans. They adapt their approach mid-project to fit budget limits, as shown when Dave's team delivered a landslip repair creatively within cost constraints.

    Reviews most often describe: Garden makeovers and outdoor space design with budget constraints

    • ✓ Quote delivered on promised timeline
    • ✓ Adjusts scope to match client budget
    • ✓ Onsite team approachable during work

    location_on 11E Piermark Drive, Rosedale, Auckland

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Before you hire a landscaper in Auckland

Common themes, pricing patterns, and watch-outs drawn from customer reviews and independent research.

What does landscaping typically cost in New Zealand? expand_more

Basic garden tidy-ups and planting start from around $500 to $1,500. Full design and installation projects range from $5,000 to $50,000 or more for larger properties. Paving, decking, and hard landscaping runs $80 to $250 per square metre depending on materials and site conditions. Retaining walls, complex earthworks, and poor soil conditions all push costs higher, so always confirm whether GST is included in any quote.

What should a landscaping quote include to protect me if the scope changes? expand_more

A quote should name every plant by species and size, specify materials by grade or brand, and set out exactly what groundwork and soil preparation is included. It should also spell out the variation process so that if you change your mind or a plant is unavailable, the cost adjustment is agreed in writing before work continues. Reviews flag real pain points here: one customer ended up with uneven crazy paving and dying plants because the original scope was vague and follow-through was poor. A payment schedule tied to completed stages, rather than a lump sum upfront, gives you leverage if the work falls short.

Do any landscaping works require council consent? expand_more

Retaining walls over 1.5 metres tall require building consent, as do walls over 0.5 metres if they sit within one metre of a boundary or public space. Decks more than 1.5 metres above ground also need consent, and earthworks moving significant soil volumes, often around 50 cubic metres or more, may require resource consent under your local district plan. Rules vary between councils, so check with your local council before any substantial earthworks, and use a Licensed Building Practitioner for structural retaining walls to protect yourself legally under the Building Act.

What are the warning signs of a landscaper you shouldn't hire? expand_more
  • –A quote arrives without a detailed plant list, material specs, or site preparation notes, leaving room for disputes later.
  • –The business takes a deposit then goes quiet on communication, a pattern flagged directly in reviews here.
  • –Workers show up at your property without prior notice or agreement, which points to poor job management.
  • –Completed work is invoiced in full even when scope items are missing, with no offer of a rebate or prompt fix.
  • –Green waste is sent to landfill rather than composted or disposed of responsibly, which signals corner-cutting attitudes more broadly.
  • –A prospective client is ghosted after a site visit, especially once the contractor learns multiple quotes are being sought.
What should you ask before hiring a landscaper? expand_more
  • –Ask for a written quote that lists every plant by species and size, and every hard material by grade, so there is no ambiguity on delivery.
  • –Ask what happens if plants die within the first season: who covers replacement costs and for how long, given that some providers in these reviews refused to remedy dead plants despite early complaints.
  • –Ask who is responsible for obtaining any required building or resource consents, and whether that cost is included in the quote.
  • –Ask how green waste and excavated material will be disposed of, since at least one provider here was sending all green waste to landfill.
  • –Ask what ongoing maintenance the finished garden will need, including watering schedules and plant establishment requirements, so you are not caught off guard after handover.

More top landscapers in Auckland

The next five highest-scoring landscapers in Auckland. Worth considering if your first choices aren't available.

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    DIY Designs - Online Landscape Design

    ★ 5.0 60 reviews Top5 Score 153
    5★ 60

    Hire Kerry if you need a realistic, staged plan that works with your budget, skill level, and available time rather than an idealistic design you can't execute. She provides detailed written notes with photos after each session, so you have a concrete reference to work from as you build the garden over months or years.

    Reviews most often describe: Homeowners planning garden overhauls but unsure where to start

    • ✓ Incorporates existing garden features into designs
    • ✓ Provides detailed written notes with photos after consultations
    • ✓ Suggests cost-effective plant choices aligned with site conditions

    location_on 22 Valley Road, Titirangi, Auckland

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    The Auckland Landscape Company

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    ★ 4.8 65 reviews +12 Top5 Score 153 +6
    5★ 60 4★ 3 1★ 2

    Auckland Landscape Company communicates progress through every stage of work, from initial design through to completion and minor adjustments on site. Joseph meets directly with engineers and council officials on behalf of clients, handling technical liaisons so you don't have to.

    Reviews most often describe: Complex landscape builds needing council and engineer coordination

    • ✓ Adapts design mid-project at client request
    • ✓ Manages council and engineer meetings
    • ✓ Finishes ahead of schedule without cost increases
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  • 8

    Urban Leaf Landscaping

    ★ 5.0 50 reviews Top5 Score 151
    5★ 50

    Urban Leaf Landscaping transforms overgrown or neglected gardens into immaculate, well-maintained spaces through methodical attention to every area and plant type. Felipe provides transparent upfront quoting with detailed written job descriptions, then coordinates team work with clear task outlines and proactive communication throughout.

    Reviews most often describe: Large grounds requiring systematic ongoing maintenance and care

    • ✓ Detailed written quotes before starting work
    • ✓ Handles high hedges and dense overgrowth
    • ✓ Green waste removed and tidied on same day

    location_on 124 Clonbern Road, Remuera, Auckland

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  • 9

    Xtra Landscaping

    ★ 5.0 50 reviews Top5 Score 151
    5★ 50

    Xtra Landscaping turns landscape ideas into finished outcomes by staying responsive through planning and build, adapting brief changes mid-project without friction. Reviewers note they spot better solutions than initial plans and propose them unprompted during site work.

    Reviews most often describe: Fence builds, garden transforms, and structural landscaping projects

    • ✓ Completes complex jobs in half the estimated time
    • ✓ Clears all debris and leaves sites spotless
    • ✓ Adjusts designs mid-project to match client vision
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  • 10

    Feature Landscapes

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    ★ 4.9 54 reviews +3 Top5 Score 150 +1
    5★ 52 4★ 1 1★ 1

    Hire them for landscaping work tied to larger renovations where coordination across trades matters, since their sub-trade management and on-site collaboration are repeatedly mentioned. Quotations stay on budget and include enough detail to prevent scope creep or surprises.

    Reviews most often describe: Villa renovations and multi-space landscaped garden projects

    • ✓ Quotations itemised and stay on budget
    • ✓ Regular progress updates during project
    • ✓ Attention to detail on custom features like floating steps

    location_on 6 Tony Street Henderson, Henderson, Auckland

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About this ranking

How are Auckland's top Landscapers chosen? expand_more

We assess every Landscapers business in Auckland against public ratings and review data using a consistent, published method. See how we rank for the full methodology. Top 5 and Also Recommended positions are merit-based and cannot be purchased. At the last update, scores in the top 5 ranged from 160 to 168 points.

How often are rankings updated? expand_more

Rankings are refreshed regularly. This list was last updated in 6 July 2026.

Can a business pay to appear in this list? expand_more

No. Top 5 and Also Recommended positions are merit-only and cannot be purchased. Verified businesses may be able to update their listing details in future, but this will never affect ranking positions.

Why isn't my Landscapers business listed? expand_more

We pull from local search results for each category and city. If you're missing, the most common reasons are an incorrect Google Business category or too few recent reviews. At the last update, the lowest-ranked business in the top 10 had 50 reviews. Check where you rank or read how rankings work.