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 2025 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

Garden maintenance

City or suburb: Pretoria
Which types of plants will need maintenance?: Lawn, Trees, bushes, hedges, Flowers
Approximate size of the gardening area: Larger than 200 sqm
Frequency of maintenance services: Just once

I need a landscaper

Update/makeover

City or suburb: Johannesburg, Kew
What needs to be updated?: Plants and lawn
Service scope: Design and installation
Approximate size of the landscaping area: Larger than 200 sqm
Estimated project start: Within a month

I need a landscaper

Garden maintenance

City or suburb: Bloemfontein
Which types of plants will need maintenance?: Trees, bushes, hedges, Other
Approximate size of the gardening area: Larger than 200 sqm
Frequency of maintenance services: Just once

I need a landscaper

Garden maintenance

City or suburb: Rosebank, Rondebosch
Which types of plants will need maintenance?: Herb or vegetable garden
Approximate size of the gardening area: 0–50 sqm
Frequency of maintenance services: Just once

Its a garden I just need it to be cleaned

Garden maintenance

City or suburb: Wapadrand, Pretoria
Which types of plants will need maintenance?: Lawn
Approximate size of the gardening area: 0–50 sqm
Frequency of maintenance services: Just once

Grass to be cut

Garden maintenance

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

I need a gardner

Garden maintenance

City or suburb: East end Bloemhontein
Which types of plants will need maintenance?: Other
Approximate size of the gardening area: Larger than 200 sqm
Frequency of maintenance services: Just once

Removing all the dirts

Garden maintenance

City or suburb: Mossel Bay Danabaai
Which types of plants will need maintenance?: Lawn, Flowers, Herb or vegetable garden
Approximate size of the gardening area: 50–200 sqm
Frequency of maintenance services: Fortnightly

Garden maintenance

City or suburb: George suid
Which types of plants will need maintenance?: Lawn, Trees, bushes, hedges, Flowers
Approximate size of the gardening area: 0–50 sqm
Frequency of maintenance services: Fortnightly

I need a landscaper as soon as possible

Garden maintenance

City or suburb: Westville, Durban
Which types of plants will need maintenance?: Lawn, Trees, bushes, hedges
Approximate size of the gardening area: 0–50 sqm
Frequency of maintenance services: Monthly

I need a gardener

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