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Best Landscapers in Napier and Hastings

We assessed 17 landscapers in Napier and Hastings 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: 15 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 Napier and Hastings

The top 5 landscapers in Napier and Hastings are BioRich Compost, Team RPM, Kandu Gardens, Landscape Legacy, and Backyard Eco Landscapers, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.

  • 1

    BioRich Compost

    ★ 4.7 202 reviews Top5 Score 163
    5★ 155 4★ 35 3★ 9 2★ 2 1★ 1

    BioRich Compost keeps green waste disposal straightforward and noticeably cheaper than the council tip for Hawke's Bay residents. Staff walk first-time visitors through the process from the initial phone call, making drop-offs quick and easy.

    Reviews most often describe: Gardeners dropping green waste on a budget

    • ✓ Cheaper than council tip rates
    • ✓ Quick and easy drop-off process
    • ✓ Compost and bark products on-site

    location_on 201 Waitangi Road, Awatoto, Napier

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  • 2

    Team RPM LTD

    ★ 5.0 75 reviews Top5 Score 156
    5★ 74 4★ 1

    Team RPM LTD turns overgrown or underused outdoor spaces into functional areas, working through difficult conditions like clay and rocky ground to get the job done. Renee follows up after completion to arrange touch-ups, making sure the final result meets what was agreed before closing out the job.

    Reviews most often describe: Garden, driveway, and outdoor space transformations

    • ✓ Returns for post-job touch-ups
    • ✓ Fits unscheduled work on the day
    • ✓ Quotes turned around same or next day
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  • 3

    Kandu Gardens

    ★ 5.0 49 reviews Top5 Score 150
    5★ 48 4★ 1

    Kandu Gardens takes on landscaping projects from scratch and brings design input, suggesting materials like corten steel edging and replacement planting that clients had not considered. Juarn arrives quickly after first contact and works through multi-day jobs without losing attention to the finish, leaving sites clean each time.

    Reviews most often describe: Homeowners wanting full backyard transformations done fast

    • ✓ Suggests design improvements on-site
    • ✓ Fast response, often next working day
    • ✓ No mess left after job
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  • 4

    Landscape Legacy - Landscape Design Company, Residential Landscaping Services, Garden Maintenance Hawkes Bay

    ★ 5.0 20 reviews Top5 Score 139
    5★ 20

    Landscape Legacy takes clients who have little more than a rough idea and turns them into finished gardens that exceed what they pictured. Dom consistently absorbs last-minute changes and scope additions without disruption, and invoices are itemised so clients can see exactly where their money went.

    Reviews most often describe: Clients with vague briefs wanting a complete transformation

    • ✓ Accommodates last-minute scope changes
    • ✓ Itemised quotes and invoices
    • ✓ Coordinates multiple trades on site
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  • 5

    Backyard Eco Landscapers

    ★ 4.8 24 reviews Top5 Score 136
    5★ 23 1★ 1

    Backyard Eco Landscapers turns concrete, weeds, and jungle-like sections into maintained private gardens that clients trust them to look after long-term. Chris will tell you directly when your plan needs rethinking, and comes back with a better one rather than just doing what he is told.

    Reviews most often describe: Overgrown or neglected gardens needing full transformation

    • ✓ Responds and books same day
    • ✓ Rebuilds damaged retaining walls and paving
    • ✓ Takes on cyclone and storm repair jobs
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Before you hire a landscaper in Napier and Hastings

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 residential properties. Paving, concrete, and decking run between $80 and $250 per square metre depending on materials and site conditions. Soil quality, access difficulties, and project complexity are the main cost drivers, and review evidence from local operators confirms that clay or rocky ground adds labour time and cost.

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

A solid quote should spell out every element: plant species and sizes, materials by grade, quantities, and what substitution process applies if something is unavailable. Reviews show that jobs often grow in scope once work starts, so ask for a written variation process that requires your sign-off before any additional cost is incurred. The payment schedule matters too: staged payments tied to milestones protect you far better than a large upfront sum. Confirm that the quote covers site reinstatement and rubbish removal, since several reviewers specifically praised contractors who left the property tidy and took all waste away.

Do any landscaping works require council consent? expand_more

Retaining walls taller than 1.5 metres require building consent, as do walls taller than 0.5 metres within one metre of a boundary or public space, under the Building Act 2004. Decks more than 1.5 metres above ground and earthworks moving significant soil volumes, often around 50 cubic metres or more depending on your council, can also trigger consent requirements. Rules vary between Napier City Council and Hastings District Council, so check directly with your local council before any significant earthworks or structural work begins, and confirm whether a Licensed Building Practitioner is required for your specific project.

What are the warning signs of a landscaper you shouldn't hire? expand_more
  • –A quote with no itemised scope, plant list, or materials specification leaves you with no comeback if the result falls short.
  • –Reluctance to provide a written contract for anything beyond minor maintenance work is a clear risk signal.
  • –Poor communication during the quoting stage, such as missed calls, unanswered emails, or delayed follow-up, tends to get worse once work is underway.
  • –Asking for a large deposit upfront before any work has started, with no staged payment structure tied to progress.
  • –No mention of drainage or soil preparation before planting or laying hard surfaces, since cutting corners here causes failures that are expensive to fix.
  • –Refusing to clarify who is responsible for obtaining any required building or resource consents before work begins.
What should you ask before hiring a landscaper? expand_more
  • –Ask for a written quote that lists every plant by species and size, all materials by grade, and a clear process for substitutions if anything is unavailable.
  • –Ask who is responsible for identifying and obtaining any required building or resource consents, and whether that cost is included in the quote.
  • –Ask what happens if plants fail within the first growing season, including whether replacement is covered and for how long.
  • –Ask how all green waste, soil, and construction debris will be removed from site, and whether that is included in the quoted price.
  • –Ask what ongoing maintenance the completed garden will need, including watering requirements, fertilising schedule, and how long before new planting establishes fully.

More top landscapers in Napier and Hastings

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

  • 6

    Barking Mad Landscapes

    ★ 5.0 16 reviews Top5 Score 136
    5★ 16

    Barking Mad Landscapes takes on projects from full garden redesigns to small tidy-ups, and treats each with the same level of care. After completing a garden makeover, they hand over a written care plan so the planting stays looking good through every season.

    Reviews most often describe: Garden redesigns and ongoing yard maintenance in Hawke's Bay

    • ✓ Care plan provided after planting
    • ✓ Soil and debris removal included
    • ✓ Turns up when scheduled
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  • 7

    Town And Country property maintenance services

    ★ 5.0 15 reviews Top5 Score 135
    5★ 15

    Town And Country property maintenance services keeps large sections on a fortnightly schedule, arriving on the agreed day with clippings removed and paths blown clean. A day-before reminder call sets them apart from other crews who simply show up unannounced.

    Reviews most often describe: Regular lawn and yard upkeep on large sections

    • ✓ Day-before reminder before each visit
    • ✓ Clippings taken away each mow
    • ✓ On-budget from quote to finish
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  • 8

    Focus Landscapes

    ★ 5.0 14 reviews Top5 Score 134
    5★ 14

    Focus Landscapes takes on complex landscaping problems, from rotted garden beds needing drainage and retaining walls to full grounds maintenance across large lifestyle blocks. Cam sends photos and messages throughout jobs, so clients with multiple properties or busy sites stay informed without having to chase updates.

    Reviews most often describe: Property owners wanting reliable ongoing landscape care

    • ✓ Photos and messages during jobs
    • ✓ Proactive rescheduling around conditions
    • ✓ Coordinates with builders on-site
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  • 9

    Espaso Verde

    ★ 4.6 8 reviews Top5 Score 123
    5★ 7 2★ 1

    location_on 811 Karamu Road North, Hastings

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  • 10

    Grand Designs Landscaping

    ★ 5.0 5 reviews Top5 Score 121
    5★ 5

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About this ranking

How are Napier and Hastings's top Landscapers chosen? expand_more

We assess every Landscapers business in Napier and Hastings 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 136 to 163 points.

How often are rankings updated? expand_more

Rankings are refreshed regularly. This list was last updated in 15 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 5 reviews. Check where you rank or read how rankings work.