Best Landscapers in Whangārei
We assessed 18 landscapers in Whangārei and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 151 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 4 September 2026. How we rank
Before you hire
Whether you need landscape design, hard landscaping or ongoing garden and lawn maintenance, a good landscaper will consider drainage, soil quality and upkeep, 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 Beyond Lawn Mowing, #2 Green Gardeners, #3 Terra Landscapes, #4 Lawn Rite by Hayden, and #5 Lawn Rite by Nikhil, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.
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Beyond Lawn Mowing (Whangarei)
★ 5.0 31 reviews Top5 Score 1445★ 31Beyond 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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Green Gardeners Ltd
★ 5.0 28 reviews Top5 Score 1435★ 28Green 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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Terra Landscapes - Northland
★ 5.0 19 reviews Top5 Score 1385★ 19Terra 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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Lawn Rite by Hayden
★ 5.0 12 reviews Top5 Score 1325★ 12Lawn 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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Lawn Rite by Nikhil
★ 5.0 11 reviews Top5 Score 1315★ 11Lawn 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.
Before you hire a landscaper in Whangārei
Drawn from 118 customer reviews collected for this page. The first answer is what it costs.
What does landscaping typically cost in New Zealand?
Basic garden tidy-ups and planting start from around $500 to $1,500. Full garden design and installation projects range from $5,000 to $50,000 or more for larger properties.
Paving, concrete, or decking runs between $80 and $250 per square metre for supply and installation. Soil conditions, site access, and material grade are the main drivers of cost variation.
What should a landscaping quote include to protect me if the scope changes?
A solid quote should list every plant by species and size, every material by grade or brand, and the exact area or volume being covered. One reviewer noted a project came in slightly over budget, which points to the value of having a written variation process agreed upfront before any extra work begins.
The quote should also set out a payment schedule tied to project milestones, not lump sums paid in advance, and confirm who is responsible for clearing and reinstating the site after work is done. Confirming whether GST is included and getting at least three written quotes before committing are practical steps that protect you from cost surprises.
Do any landscaping works require council consent?
Retaining walls over 1.5 metres in height require building consent under the Building Act 2004, and walls taller than 0.5 metres within one metre of a boundary trigger the same requirement. Decks more than 1.5 metres above ground at any point 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. For structural retaining walls and certain deck construction, the work is classified as restricted building work, meaning you need a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) to carry it out, which provides legal protections under the Building Act.
What are the warning signs of a landscaper you shouldn't hire?
- –A quote with no itemised plant list, materials specification, or site measurements is a red flag before any work starts.
- –Be cautious of any contractor who asks for a large deposit upfront with no payment schedule tied to completed stages.
- –One reviewer reported a gate alignment failing within months, which points to the risk of hiring someone who cuts corners on structural preparation.
- –A landscaper who cannot explain whether your project needs council consent is likely operating without sufficient technical knowledge.
- –Avoid anyone who cannot tell you about post-installation maintenance needs, as poor planting and drainage preparation leads to plant loss and costly remediation.
- –No written contract for projects over a few hundred dollars is a clear sign to walk away.
What should you ask before hiring a landscaper?
- –Ask for a written quote that itemises every plant by species and size, every material by grade, and the full area of work covered.
- –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 council building or resource consents, and whether that cost is included in the quote.
- –Ask how green waste and excavated material will be removed from site, and whether disposal is included in the price.
- –Ask what ongoing maintenance the completed garden will need, including watering schedules, fertilising, and any seasonal pruning requirements.
- –Ask whether GST is included in the quoted price, and confirm the payment schedule before signing anything.
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Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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GreenGables Landscape
★ 5.0 10 reviews Top5 Score 1295★ 10GreenGables 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.
40 Dyer Street, Raumanga, Whangārei
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Nailhead Fencing and Landscaping ltd
★ 4.7 17 reviews Top5 Score 1295★ 15 4★ 1 1★ 1Nailhead 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.
7 Peter Snell Road, Ruakaka, Whangarei
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Jim's Mowing (Kensington)
★ 4.9 10 reviews Top5 Score 1285★ 9 4★ 1Jim'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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Naked Earth Landscaping
★ 5.0 7 reviews Top5 Score 1255★ 7We generate summaries once a business has enough reviews for a reliable sample.
202 Attwood Road, Ruatangata West
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JD Landscape Architecture Ltd
★ 5.0 6 reviews Top5 Score 1235★ 6JD Landscape Architecture draws up garden design plans, planting selection, and concept layouts for lifestyle blocks and residential properties, with James working through client wish lists and budget constraints to produce plans builders and contractors can act on directly. Their Pocket Plan service gives clients a tangible document they can hand straight to a builder or use to gather quotes, cutting out the guesswork between idea and execution.
430b Kamo Road, Te Kamo
About this ranking
What the 10 landscapers listed above hold, at the 4 September 2026 check.
Across the 14 locations we assess landscapers in, the 140 businesses listed have a median rating of 5.0, and one-star reviews are 1.4% of their total.
How are the top landscapers in Whangārei chosen?
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, and a business whose main Google category is a different trade is held back until a person has checked what it does. A business whose website no longer resolves and that has had no Google review for six months is treated as dormant and left off the page until either changes. Every category and city is rechecked on a rolling cycle, about every two to three months. A location with a subscribing business is rechecked every month, and the whole page updates with it. See how we rank for the full method.
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No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Claiming and verifying a listing is free. It adds a phone number to the card and a small trust bonus (+3 points) to its score, for confirming a real operator stands behind the listing. The owner also gets a dashboard showing how their score is made up. A paid subscription provides an enhanced card with more ways to reach the business, including a website link and a detailed profile page. It also refreshes this page monthly and adds ranking history and competitor analysis to the owner's dashboard. The subscription adds nothing to the score. Claim your listing or see what a subscription includes.
Why isn't my business listed?
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. Sometimes we miss a business that should be here. Check where you rank first. If you are not there and think you should be, get in touch.