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Best Landscapers in South Auckland

We assessed 17 landscapers in South Auckland 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 462 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 4 August 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 in South Auckland

The top 5 landscapers in South Auckland are Visionary Outdoor Solutions, Busy Lizzy Gardens, Auckland Landscape Company, Complete Garden Solutions, and Urban Leaf, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.

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    Visionary Outdoor Solutions Ltd.

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    ★ 5.0 75 reviews +2 Top5 Score 165 +1
    5★ 72 4★ 3

    Visionary Outdoor Solutions takes on full outdoor renovations covering lawn laying, garden planting, paving, decking, fencing, retaining walls, and drainage. Their jobs are run with named leads at each stage, from design through to on-site construction, and several reviewers noted daily updates and follow-up contact after completion.

    Reviews most often describe: Full backyard transformations with dedicated project coordination

    • ✓ Named project leads assigned from design through to construction handover
    • ✓ On-site teams tidy up at the end of each working day
    • ✓ Post-completion follow-up contact confirmed by multiple clients

    location_on 21A Ohalloran Road, Howick, Auckland schedule Mon–Fri 7:30am–4:30pm · Sat–Sun Closed

    language visionaryoutdoorsolutions.co.nz call 08 008 67658 map Map verified View profile
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    Busy Lizzy Gardens

    ★ 4.9 88 reviews +9 Top5 Score 163 +3
    5★ 84 4★ 2 2★ 1 1★ 1

    Busy Lizzy Gardens covers garden design and installation, tree planting, paving and levelling, deck building, and long-term maintenance contracts for both residential and commercial properties. Jay handles site visits and detailed upfront quotes, and crews leave sites clean and tidy on completion.

    Reviews most often describe: Ongoing garden maintenance plus one-off renovation projects

    • ✓ Detailed costed plan provided after in-person site consultation
    • ✓ Maintenance crews sent rain or shine on a scheduled basis
    • ✓ Challenging sections including steep slopes and overgrown bush cleared on-site

    location_on 210A Marua Road, Mount Wellington, Auckland

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  • 3

    The Auckland Landscape Company

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    ★ 4.8 69 reviews +7 Top5 Score 163 +4
    5★ 64 4★ 3 1★ 2

    Auckland Landscape Company coordinates retaining walls, lawn installation, paving, and garden transformations, stepping in to liaise with engineers and council on technically complex jobs. Joseph works through the design process with clients directly, sourcing alternatives when original plans hit mechanical or access limits, and crews absorb small scope changes on-site without adjusting the final price.

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

    • ✓ Liaises with council and geotech engineers on permitted works
    • ✓ Absorbs small on-site additions within the original quoted price
    • ✓ Provides follow-up care advice after lawn and garden installs

    schedule Mon–Fri 7am–5pm · Sat 9am–1pm · Sun Closed

    call 022 315 8475 map Map
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    Complete Garden Solutions

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    ★ 5.0 38 reviews +9 Top5 Score 156 +12
    5★ 37 4★ 1

    Complete Garden Solutions suits properties needing regular upkeep, covering hedge and tree cutting, weed and noxious plant clearance, garden maintenance, and ground-keeping across residential sections including steep coastal sites. Baljeet communicates directly with clients around site-specific needs, such as working around large dogs, and crews finish within the quoted timeframe and price, leaving sites clean.

    Reviews most often describe: Recurring maintenance contracts for high-upkeep Auckland properties

    • ✓ Turns up on the agreed day and finishes within quoted price
    • ✓ Communicates proactively with clients to work around site conditions
    • ✓ Big clearance and hedge jobs completed within a single day
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  • 5

    Urban Leaf Landscaping

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    ★ 5.0 51 reviews +1 Top5 Score 153 +3
    5★ 51

    Urban Leaf gets hedges, lawns, garden beds, and large park-like grounds kept to a clipped, tidy standard through regular scheduled visits. Felipe walks new clients through a written quote before work begins, outlining every task, and the crew feeds plants, removes green waste, and cleans up on the day without needing to be asked.

    Reviews most often describe: Ongoing maintenance with detailed, methodical care each visit

    • ✓ Written job description and quote provided before work starts on-site
    • ✓ Green waste removed and plants fed at the close of each visit
    • ✓ Felipe listens to client goals then recommends other specialists when needed

    location_on 124 Clonbern Road, Remuera, Auckland

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Before you hire a landscaper in South Auckland

Drawn from 166 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 range from $5,000 to $50,000 or more for larger residential properties. Paving, concrete, and decking work runs between $80 and $250 per square metre, depending on materials and site conditions. Soil complexity, access difficulties, and consent requirements for retaining walls or earthworks can push costs well above initial estimates.

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

A solid quote should itemise every element: plant species and sizes, paving materials by grade, drainage specifications, and any consent fees, with GST clearly stated. Reviews flag problems when quotes omit a formal variation process, so ask for a written change-order clause before work starts. Payment milestones tied to completed stages protect you if a project runs long or scope shifts mid-job. One reviewer noted a final invoice far exceeded the original quote, which points to the value of agreeing upfront on what triggers a price change and how quickly you will be notified.

Do any landscaping works require council consent? expand_more

Retaining walls over 1.5 metres in height require building consent under the Building Act 2004, as do walls over 0.5 metres within one metre of a boundary or public space. Decks more than 1.5 metres above ground at any point also require consent, and restricted building work on these structures must be carried out by a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP), which gives you legal protections as a homeowner. Earthworks moving significant soil volumes, often around 50 cubic metres or more depending on your district plan, can require resource consent, so check directly with your local council before any digging begins, as rules differ across regions.

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 exposed to cost blowouts at invoice time.
  • –Ignoring messages after a site visit, as happened with one company in these reviews that left multiple customers waiting weeks without a quote response, signals how they will communicate once your deposit is paid.
  • –A contractor who cannot explain the variation process or refuses to put change orders in writing is a risk on any project larger than a basic tidy-up.
  • –Poor site clean-up practices, including cement residue on lawns and debris left in garden beds, point to low attention to finishing detail.
  • –Rude or dismissive responses when you raise a concern about incomplete work or a disputed invoice are a sign that resolution will be difficult.
  • –A company vehicle parked in a disabled park with able-bodied staff reflects on the culture of the business and how it treats obligations generally.
What should you ask before hiring a landscaper? expand_more
  • –Ask for a written quote that includes plant species, sizes, and substitution policy if a specified plant is unavailable at installation time.
  • –Confirm who is responsible for obtaining any required building or resource consent, and whether consent fees are included in the quoted price.
  • –Ask what guarantee applies if plants fail within the first growing season, including who pays for replacements and reinstallation.
  • –Find out how green waste, excavated soil, and construction debris will be removed, and whether disposal costs are included in the quote.
  • –Ask whether the contractor holds membership with Horticulture New Zealand or the New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects (NZILA), as membership signals adherence to recognised professional standards.
  • –Request a maintenance schedule for the completed garden so you know what irrigation, feeding, and pruning will be needed to protect your investment.

Landscapers ranked 6 to 10 in South Auckland

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

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    JB Lawn&Garden

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    ★ 5.0 42 reviews +1 Top5 Score 151
    5★ 40 4★ 2

    JB Lawn & Garden handles lawn overseeding, tree pruning and removal, mulching, and property tidy-ups, finishing jobs ahead of schedule and leaving sites clean. James and the team send before-and-after photos on completion and follow up with written maintenance guides so clients know how to care for the work between visits.

    Reviews most often describe: Straightforward garden and lawn jobs done in one visit

    • ✓ Leaves site clean and tidy after every job, without prompting
    • ✓ Provides written maintenance guides after completing garden work
    • ✓ Sends before and after photos to clients on job completion

    location_on Kaanapali Place, Wattle Downs, Auckland

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  • 7

    Pro Landscaping & Property maintenance

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    ★ 5.0 19 reviews +3 Top5 Score 142 +3
    5★ 19

    Pro Landscaping turns around garden transformations, paver and deck installs, and backyard overhauls quickly, often quoting and scheduling within a day or two of first contact. Aman provides a clear cost breakdown upfront, and when installed work falls short of expectations, the team redoes it without charging extra.

    Reviews most often describe: Urgent garden and backyard transformation jobs booked fast

    • ✓ Same-day quotes with transparent cost breakdowns and no surprises
    • ✓ Remedial work redone at no extra charge when results fall short
    • ✓ Jobs scheduled within days of initial contact for urgent requests

    location_on 86 Riverton Drive, Randwick Park, Auckland

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  • 8

    Mace Landscape Group

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    ★ 4.6 28 reviews Top5 Score 137
    5★ 21 4★ 5 2★ 1 1★ 1

    Mace Landscape Group brings landscaping projects from initial concept through to a finished outdoor space, with the team managing the full scope with care and precision. Greg has been named directly for producing well-considered results, and clients describe the process from quote to completion as smooth and well-coordinated at every stage.

    Reviews most often describe: Clients wanting a complete landscaped space brought to life

    • ✓ Staff work closely with clients from quote through to completion
    • ✓ Named crew members take personal care with finished results

    location_on 121 Phillip Road, Takanini, Auckland

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  • 9

    Green Republic Landscapes

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    ★ 5.0 16 reviews Top5 Score 136
    5★ 16

    Green Republic Landscapes has built decks, retaining walls, concrete terraces, drainage systems, gravel areas, raised garden beds, and full planting schemes across projects ranging from compact urban sites to large pool surrounds. Calum listens carefully to what clients want, suggests additions the original brief did not include, and works transparently through complications like boggy ground or supply delays without losing sight of the agreed outcome.

    Reviews most often describe: Large-scale outdoor renovations requiring creative problem-solving on site

    • ✓ Proposes creative additions that improve on the original plan
    • ✓ Works around difficult sites including boggy ground and tight access
    • ✓ Clients return across years for separate projects and new stages

    location_on 24 View Road, Shelly Park, Auckland

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  • 10

    Natural Habitats Landscapes

    ★ 4.3 36 reviews Top5 Score 135
    5★ 28 4★ 2 3★ 1 1★ 5

    Natural Habitats takes yards through concept design, construction, and ongoing maintenance, covering full front and back transformations as well as pool surrounds and water features. Clients describe being brought into decisions throughout the build rather than presented with a finished result, with team members like Rudi, Gilly, and Zeon named for staying responsive and flexible as plans evolved.

    Reviews most often describe: Collaborative design-to-build projects for whole property transformations

    • ✓ Clients involved in design decisions throughout the entire project
    • ✓ Team members adapt plans mid-project without disrupting progress
    • ✓ Neighbours and adjacent businesses have gone on to book them directly

    location_on 11 Te Apunga Place, Mount Wellington, Auckland

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About this ranking

How are the top landscapers in South Auckland chosen? expand_more

We build this page from Google Maps results for landscapers in South Auckland. 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 4 August 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 in South Auckland. 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 16. Check where you rank or read how rankings work.