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Best Landscapers in Whangārei

We assessed 21 landscapers in Whangārei 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 320 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 4 September 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 Whangārei

The top 5 landscapers in Whangārei are #1 Regent Lawnmower & Cycles, #2 Beyond Lawn Mowing, #3 Green Gardeners, #4 Terra Landscapes, and #5 Lawn Rite by Hayden, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.

  • 1

    Regent Lawnmower & Cycles

    ★ 4.7 172 reviews Top5 Score 161
    5★ 138 4★ 26 3★ 5 2★ 1 1★ 2

    Regent Lawnmower & Cycles steps in on robotic mower faults, complex equipment setup, and parts sourcing where big-box stores fall short. Staff like Andrew, Dallas, and Jeremy visit properties, demonstrate equipment in operation, and stay in contact through to resolution rather than handing off to a call centre.

    location_on 1 South End Avenue, Raumanga, Whangarei

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  • 2

    Beyond Lawn Mowing (Whangarei)

    ★ 5.0 31 reviews Top5 Score 144
    5★ 31

    Beyond Lawn Mowing keeps recurring garden work moving across lawns, hedge trimming, weeding, and one-off garden cleanups, with Kawana taking on steep and difficult sections other operators might avoid. Clients who hand over their property details when moving regularly pass his contact on to the next owner, which says something about the confidence he builds over time.

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  • 3

    Green Gardeners Ltd

    ★ 5.0 28 reviews Top5 Score 143
    5★ 28

    Green Gardeners takes on full garden transformations, including planting design, large-scale waste removal, tree work, and ongoing monthly maintenance. Consultant Amy visits in person to scope the job, listens to budget constraints, and finds options that keep the project on track, with progress photos sent during the work.

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  • 4

    Terra Landscapes - Northland

    ★ 5.0 19 reviews Top5 Score 138
    5★ 19

    Terra Landscapes turns bare sections, overgrown native gardens, and tired lawns into finished landscapes, covering turf laying, replanting programmes, and large-scale vegetation clearance. Paul and Sam work through detailed preparation before laying turf, and Paul provides written aftercare instructions to protect results once the team leaves.

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  • 5

    Lawn Rite by Hayden

    ★ 5.0 12 reviews Top5 Score 132
    5★ 12

    Lawn Rite by Hayden takes on lawns in almost any state, from routine mowing on slopey sections to full overhauls of heavily overgrown paddock-scale properties, plus hedge trimming, weed spraying, and tree cutbacks. Clients find Hayden easy to reach and willing to add jobs mid-visit without making it a hassle.

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Before you hire a landscaper in Whangārei

Drawn from 212 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, or decking runs between $80 and $250 per square metre depending on materials and site conditions. Soil complexity, steep terrain, and material grade are the biggest cost drivers on any project.

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

A solid quote should name every plant by species and size, specify materials by brand and grade, and state what substitutions are permitted if something is unavailable. It should set out a clear variation process so any change to scope is agreed in writing before extra work begins. Payment milestones tied to completion stages protect you far better than large upfront lump sums, and one reviewer noted that a good operator worked hard to keep the project within an agreed budget before any variation was accepted. The quote should also confirm who is responsible for removing spoil and debris, since garden waste removal is a real cost that is easy to overlook until the job is finished.

Do any landscaping works require council consent? expand_more

Retaining walls taller than 1.5 metres need building consent, and walls over 0.5 metres within one metre of a boundary or public space are also caught by the Building Act 2004. Decks more than 1.5 metres above ground at any point require consent, and structural retaining walls and certain deck construction count as restricted building work, meaning you should engage a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) to protect your legal rights as a homeowner. Earthworks moving significant soil volumes, often around 50 cubic metres or more or work on steep land, require resource consent under your local district plan, so check directly with Whangarei District Council before any major earthworks begin, as thresholds vary by region.

What are the warning signs of a landscaper you shouldn't hire? expand_more
  • –A quote with no itemised plant list or materials specification leaves you with no comeback if the finish is not what you expected.
  • –Asking for a large deposit upfront with no payment schedule tied to progress milestones is a red flag, particularly on bigger jobs.
  • –One reviewer reported a gate alignment that failed within months, pointing to poor workmanship and no follow-up, so check how a contractor handles defects before you sign anything.
  • –No written contract on a job worth more than a few hundred dollars means any dispute becomes your word against theirs.
  • –A contractor who cannot advise on soil preparation, drainage, or seasonal planting windows is likely to cut corners on the groundwork that determines long-term results.
  • –Reluctance to discuss who handles any required council consents suggests either inexperience or an intention to skip the consent process entirely.
What should you ask before hiring a landscaper? expand_more
  • –Ask for a detailed written quote that lists every plant by species, size, and quantity, and every material by grade and brand.
  • –Ask what happens if a specified plant is unavailable or dies within the first growing season, and get the answer in writing.
  • –Ask who is responsible for obtaining any required building or resource consents, and confirm this is included in the contract rather than left as your problem.
  • –Ask how all green waste, soil spoil, and construction debris will be removed and whether that cost is included in the quoted price.
  • –Ask what ongoing maintenance the completed garden will need, including watering, feeding, and pruning schedules, so you know what you are committing to after handover.
  • –Ask whether the contractor holds any professional memberships such as with Horticulture New Zealand or the New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects (NZILA), as membership signals accountability to recognised professional standards.

Landscapers ranked 6 to 10 in Whangārei

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

  • 6

    Lawn Rite by Nikhil

    ★ 5.0 11 reviews Top5 Score 130
    5★ 11

    Lawn Rite by Nikhil gets gardens and lawns sorted fast, covering hedge trimming, shrub pruning, weeding, debris clearance, and lawn mowing with fertilising. Nik contacts clients the same day they reach out and completes full jobs within days, with tidy edges and attention to detail that clients notice in the finished result.

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  • 7

    Forest Floor

    ★ 5.0 10 reviews Top5 Score 129
    5★ 10

    Forest Floor is the go-to for native plants, with staff like Simon and Nettie guiding buyers through selection and planting decisions on the spot. Pricing comes up repeatedly as a reason people return, alongside plant quality that reviewers describe as hard to match elsewhere.

    location_on 50 Mangakahia Road, Maungatapere

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    GreenGables Landscape

    ★ 5.0 10 reviews Top5 Score 129
    5★ 10

    GreenGables Landscape covers driveway laying and garden tidying, arriving early each day and completing jobs quickly without cutting corners on the result. Their team coordinates the small logistics that slow other crews down, like organising fill removal and arranging temporary fencing, so the site stays on track without the client needing to chase anything.

    location_on 40 Dyer Street, Raumanga, Whangārei

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  • 9

    Nailhead Fencing and Landscaping ltd

    ★ 4.7 17 reviews Top5 Score 129
    5★ 15 4★ 1 1★ 1

    Nailhead Fencing and Landscaping handles fencing on difficult ground, including hand-dug posts through rock, steeply sloped hills, and jobs other operators have turned down, as well as raised plant beds and gate installations. Matt shares examples of previous work and suggests drive-bys of current installs during the quoting stage, so clients know exactly what they are getting before work begins.

    location_on 7 Peter Snell Road, Ruakaka, Whangarei

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  • 10

    Jim's Mowing (Kensington)

    ★ 4.9 10 reviews Top5 Score 128
    5★ 9 4★ 1

    Jim's Mowing (Kensington) keeps lawns in steady, well-finished shape on a recurring basis, with Pete and Leah handling the work to a standard clients describe as comparable to a park. Pete responds quickly to enquiries and is straightforward to deal with, making the handover from first contact to ongoing visits smooth for people who want to stop thinking about their lawn altogether.

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About this ranking

How are the top landscapers in Whangārei chosen? expand_more

We build this page from Google Maps results for landscapers in Whangārei. 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 every two months. This page was last checked on 4 September 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 Whangārei. 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 10. Check where you rank or read how rankings work.