How much does a landscaper cost?

R600 – R800/hour
Landscaper consultation — per hour rate

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At Procompare, we have been tracking prices and seasonal trends for many years. Based on our proprietary data of historical project costs (acquired from thousands of our Pros) and other cost data from various respectable sources, we have put together a 2026 landscaper cost guide, where we have gathered all the necessary information for you to make the best possible decision.

Landscaper consultation — per hour rate

R600 – R800/hour

This is the per hour rate for landscaping consultations, including all notes and sketches produced during the consultation. Consultations usually cover all areas of landscaping and gardening – from general gardening advice to the selection of specific plants. The price largely depends on the landscaper (more experienced designers charge more) and location. The cost of landscaper consultation typically runs from R600/hour to R800/hour, averaging at R700/hour.

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Recent jobs for landscapers

Weekly garden maintenance for a large area

City or suburb: Parktown North, Johannesburg
Which types of plants will need maintenance?: Lawn, Trees, bushes, hedges, Flowers, Other
Approximate size of the gardening area: Larger than 200 sqm
Frequency of maintenance services: Weekly
Price estimate: R2800

Weekly garden maintenance for 50–200 sqm

City or suburb: Aliwal North
Which types of plants will need maintenance?: Trees, bushes, hedges, Other
Approximate size of the gardening area: 50–200 sqm
Frequency of maintenance services: Weekly
Price estimate: R3200

Weekly garden maintenance for 50–200 sqm

City or suburb: Groot Brak Rivier
Which types of plants will need maintenance?: Lawn, Trees, bushes, hedges, Flowers, Other
Approximate size of the gardening area: 50–200 sqm
Frequency of maintenance services: Weekly
Price estimate: R3000

Fortnightly garden maintenance for 50-200 sqm

City or suburb: Richards Bay
Which types of plants will need maintenance?: Lawn, Trees, bushes, hedges, Flowers
Approximate size of the gardening area: 50–200 sqm
Frequency of maintenance services: Fortnightly
Price estimate: R1800

Landscaping design and installation for 50–200 sqm area

City or suburb: Westdene Johannesburg
What should the design incorporate?: Plants and lawn, Paving/pathways
Service scope: Design and installation
Approximate size of the landscaping area: 50–200 sqm
Price estimate: R45,000

Landscaping design for area over 200 sqm

City or suburb: Bloemfontein
What should the design incorporate?: Plants and lawn, Paving/pathways
Service scope: Design only
Approximate size of the landscaping area: Larger than 200 sqm
Price estimate: R12,000

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Monthly garden maintenance for large area over 200 sqm

City or suburb: Bloemfontein
Which types of plants will need maintenance?: Lawn, Trees, bushes, hedges
Approximate size of the gardening area: Larger than 200 sqm
Frequency of maintenance services: Monthly
Price estimate: R4500

Landscaping design and installation for up to 50 sqm

City or suburb: Sasolburg
What should the design incorporate?: Plants and lawn
Service scope: Design and installation
Approximate size of the landscaping area: 0–50 sqm
Price estimate: R25,000

Garden maintenance weekly

Design and install landscaping for over 200 sqm

City or suburb: Delmas, Witbank
What should the design incorporate?: Plants and lawn
Service scope: Design and installation
Approximate size of the landscaping area: Larger than 200 sqm
Price estimate: R45,000

One-time comprehensive garden maintenance for large area

City or suburb: Tzaneen
Which types of plants will need maintenance?: Lawn, Trees, bushes, hedges, Flowers, Herb or vegetable garden, Other
Approximate size of the gardening area: Larger than 200 sqm
Frequency of maintenance services: Just once
Price estimate: R4500

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