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Best Landscapers on the North Shore

We assessed 19 landscapers on the North Shore and ranked the top 5 on their public review record: rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The 10 listed below hold 559 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 7 July 2026. How we rank →

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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 on the North Shore

The top 5 landscapers on the North Shore are Essential Lawn & Garden Keeper, Parrot Landscaping, Garden Solution Landscapes, Sunlight Garden Care, and Xtra Landscaping, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.

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    Essential Lawn & Garden Keeper

    ★ 4.9 122 reviews +3 Top5 Score 165 +4
    5★ 118 4★ 3 1★ 1

    Hire them if you need garden trimming and pruning done within days rather than weeks, with a quote locked in same-day or next-day. Metui's team handles neglected gardens and tree removal alongside routine work, then cleans the site thoroughly before leaving.

    Reviews most often describe: Garden tidying and pruning work with quick turnaround needed

    • ✓ Quote issued same day of enquiry
    • ✓ Work completed within days of quoting
    • ✓ Site cleared and tidied after job

    location_on 33 Blakeborough Drive, Forrest Hill, Auckland

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  • 2

    Parrot Landscaping

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

    Hire Parrot for lawn work and garden redesigns when you want a team that entertains multiple quote options and cost-saving ideas upfront, rather than locking you into one direction. Communication lapses occur with some clients during the quoting phase, particularly when budgets don't align with initial scope or when you're comparing multiple contractors.

    Reviews most often describe: Lawn transformations and garden makeovers with flexible budgeting

    • ✓ Offers alternative quotes to show cost differences
    • ✓ Delivers quotes on stated timeline
    • ✓ Goes quiet after initial inspection if scope misaligns

    location_on 11E Piermark Drive, Rosedale, Auckland

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  • 3

    Garden Solution Landscapes

    ★ 4.9 67 reviews +4 Top5 Score 158 +6
    5★ 64 4★ 1 2★ 2

    Hire them for substantial backyard projects involving new structures like retaining walls and deck extensions alongside garden work. Quotes arrive promptly and scheduling stays flexible, with crews showing up on time and completing work without delays.

    Reviews most often describe: Overgrown sections and multi-stage garden transformations

    • ✓ Quotes delivered quickly
    • ✓ Manages overgrown neglected sections
    • ✓ Arrives and works as scheduled

    location_on Birkenhead, Auckland

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  • 4

    Sunlight Garden Care

    ★ 5.0 57 reviews Top5 Score 153
    5★ 56 4★ 1

    Sunlight Garden Care builds lasting relationships with clients through consistent mowing and trimming work, with Fernando handling the same properties year after year. Clients receive practical advice on garden cleanup and management rather than just a tidy finish on the day.

    Reviews most often describe: Regular lawn and hedge maintenance over the long term

    • ✓ Handles regular 2–3 weekly schedules reliably
    • ✓ Offers practical suggestions beyond the job scope
    • ✓ Works hard and maintains friendly rapport over years

    location_on 2/4 Kowhai Road, Campbells Bay, Auckland

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  • 5

    Xtra Landscaping

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    ★ 5.0 50 reviews Top5 Score 151
    5★ 50

    Hire them for tree and hedge trimming or fence repairs where you want the site left completely clean without debris left behind. Response to quotes and job scheduling is notably quick, and the team flags realistic timelines upfront rather than overselling speed.

    Reviews most often describe: Garden trimming, fence work, and property tidying jobs

    • ✓ Clears all branches and debris from site
    • ✓ Quotes and schedules within days
    • ✓ Completes jobs in estimated half-day timeframe
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Before you hire a landscaper on the North Shore

Drawn from 149 customer reviews collected for this page. The first answer is what it costs.

What does landscaping typically cost in New Zealand? expand_more

Basic garden tidy-ups and planting start from around $500 to $1,500 for smaller jobs. Full design and installation projects run from $5,000 to $50,000 or more for larger residential properties. Paving, concrete, and decking work costs roughly $80 to $250 per square metre, depending on materials and site conditions. Soil conditions, site access, earthworks volume, and material grade are the main factors that push costs up.

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

A solid quote should itemise every plant by species and size, name the materials by grade or brand, and set out a clear variation process so any scope changes require written sign-off before extra costs are incurred. One review noted a final price was reduced because the job came in under budget, which shows transparent quoting works in your favour when it is done properly. The quote should also include a payment schedule tied to project milestones rather than large upfront sums, as reviews flagged problems with contractors who chased deposits and then went silent. Site reinstatement, green waste removal, and cleanup should be explicitly included, since reviewers praised teams that left properties spotless and were disappointed when they did not.

Do any landscaping works require council consent? expand_more

Retaining walls over 1.5 metres high require building consent, as do walls over 0.5 metres if they sit within one metre of a boundary or public space, and decks more than 1.5 metres above ground also trigger consent requirements under the Building Act 2004. Earthworks moving significant soil volumes, often around 50 cubic metres or more depending on your council, require resource consent, and rules vary across Auckland, Northland, and other regions so checking directly with your local council is essential. Restricted building work, including structural retaining walls and certain decks, must be carried out or supervised by a Licensed Building Practitioner, which gives you legal protections if something goes wrong.

What are the warning signs of a landscaper you shouldn't hire? expand_more
  • –A quote with no itemised plant list, material specs, or scope detail leaves you exposed if the finished job looks nothing like what you discussed.
  • –Pushing hard for a deposit upfront with no written contract or payment schedule tied to milestones is a pattern linked to contractors who go silent after payment.
  • –Ghosting after a site visit or cutting off communication when they sense you are getting multiple quotes signals poor reliability before work even starts.
  • –Using minimal or low-grade materials and then refusing to remedy the result when problems appear within weeks points to a contractor who will not stand behind their work.
  • –A landscaper who does not ask about soil conditions, drainage, or site access before quoting is likely to underprice the job and cut corners once on site.
  • –No discussion of consent requirements for retaining walls, decks, or earthworks suggests the contractor either lacks experience or plans to leave compliance risk with you.
What should you ask before hiring a landscaper? expand_more
  • –Ask for a written quote that lists every plant by species and pot size, every material by grade, and confirms whether GST is included in the total.
  • –Ask what happens if specified plants are unavailable or die within the first growing season, and get the answer in writing before work starts.
  • –Ask who is responsible for obtaining any required building or resource consents, and confirm whether the contractor holds a Licensed Building Practitioner licence for structural work.
  • –Ask how green waste and spoil will be removed from site, since some contractors include this and others charge separately or leave it for you to deal with.
  • –Ask what ongoing maintenance the completed garden will need, including watering schedules, fertilising, and any plants that require seasonal attention, so you are not caught off guard once the team leaves.

Landscapers ranked 6 to 10 on the North Shore

They scored below the top 5 on the same public review record.

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    Sculpt Garden Design

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    ★ 5.0 32 reviews +2 Top5 Score 150 +6
    5★ 32

    Hire them when you need a full design-to-planting package that solves long-standing problem areas rather than piecemeal fixes. The team supplies all plants and soil, handles removal of green waste on the same day, and includes a 12-month maintenance plan in the quoted price.

    Reviews most often describe: Homeowners wanting cohesive garden design with planting included

    • ✓ Plants and soil supplied on planting day
    • ✓ Delivers high-standard design plans upfront
    • ✓ Works through difficult weather conditions without rescheduling

    location_on 35 Walter Street, Hauraki, Takapuna, Auckland

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  • 7

    City Botanics

    ★ 4.9 53 reviews Top5 Score 150
    5★ 52 1★ 1

    City Botanics translates vague garden ideas into finished designs by listening closely during the consultation phase, then adapts the plan if your vision shifts during installation. Martin stays organised and communicates the build schedule upfront, which matters when access to your outdoor space is limited or shared.

    Reviews most often describe: Small apartment patios and balconies with tight design constraints

    • ✓ Designs around existing features you want to keep
    • ✓ Works flexibly with other contractors on site
    • ✓ Quotes and designs that fit stated budgets

    location_on Unit 8/8 Laurenson Road, Hobsonville, Auckland

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  • 8

    Landscaping North Shore

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    ★ 5.0 36 reviews +1 Top5 Score 147 +1
    5★ 36

    Hire them for garden transformations where you want design advice built into the quote process, not just execution. They design planting and turf schemes suited to Auckland conditions and explain their choices throughout the job.

    Reviews most often describe: Garden makeovers and low-maintenance Auckland landscaping designs

    • ✓ Turf installation and planting included
    • ✓ Design consultation shapes final layout
    • ✓ On-time arrival and task completion
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  • 9

    Mayfair Landscapes Auckland

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    ★ 5.0 29 reviews +2 Top5 Score 144 +1
    5★ 29

    Hire them for backyard overhauls involving retaining walls, fencing, paving, and lawn work where you need one crew to coordinate the whole job without delays. Work stays within budget and the team communicates progress clearly throughout, which matters when juggling multiple trades on the same site.

    Reviews most often describe: Multi-trade backyard projects with tight timelines

    • ✓ Completes jobs on time and budget
    • ✓ Tidy worksite throughout project
    • ✓ Clear communication during work

    location_on Mairangi Bay, Auckland

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  • 10

    PNJ Landscapers

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    ★ 4.9 28 reviews Top5 Score 142
    5★ 26 4★ 2

    Hire them for routine lawn care, garden overhauls, and tree work where punctuality and neat finishing matter. Email communication is prompt, pricing stays affordable across small and larger sections, and crews show up ready to work without needing to be chased.

    Reviews most often describe: Homeowners wanting reliable regular lawn maintenance year-round

    • ✓ Turns up on time, mowing crew stays focused
    • ✓ Lawn edges finished perfectly, no half measures
    • ✓ Affordable pricing on garden clean-ups and tree trimming

    location_on 1/23 Santiago Crescent, Unsworth Heights, Auckland

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About this ranking

How are the top landscapers on the North Shore chosen? expand_more

We build this page from Google Maps results for landscapers on the North Shore. Each one is scored on its public rating and review record. Businesses outside the area, or whose reviews describe a different line of work, are left out. See how we rank for the full method.

How often are rankings updated? expand_more

Every category and city is recrawled on a rolling cycle, about once a month. This page was last checked on 7 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. Verifying a business is free. A subscription adds a website link on the card, a public profile page, and competitor and ranking history in the owner's dashboard, none of which affects ranking position. See what a subscription includes.

Why isn't my business listed? expand_more

We build this page from Google Maps results for landscapers on the North Shore. The usual reasons for missing out are a Google Business category that does not match, too few reviews to score near the top, or an address outside the area we cover. At the last update, the smallest review count among the 10 businesses listed here was 28. Check where you rank or read how rankings work.