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Garden designer/landscaper — per hour rate

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