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The 10 best landscapers in Auckland (according to online reviews)

The people you need to get the garden looking lush

Ben Tutty
Last updated: 5 December 2025 | 5 min read
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Hiring the right Auckland landscaper requires checking their specific skills, from landscape design and hardscaping to general maintenance. Always verify they have public liability insurance and ask for references to see past work.

Costs vary significantly, so get at least three fixed-price quotes, not estimates, to understand your budget. Prioritise experience and good reviews over the lowest price and ensure all agreements are in writing before work begins. The full article lists top-rated local companies.

How to hire a great landscaper

First - make sure they have the right skills and experience

Ask for references

Check insurance

A good landscaper can turn unused space into something wonderful.

How much should landscaping cost?

Sometimes the simplest gardens are the best ones.

Tips to save on landscaping

Get quotes not an estimate

Shop around

DIY

Three hot tips before you hire

1. Hire based on experience, and reviews - not price

2. Write everything down and ask your contractor to confirm

3. Look for someone who’s passionate

Landscapers can help set your garden up to be as productive as possible.

The best landscapers in Auckland - ranked

1.Mabey Mows Landscaping 5.0 / 64 reviews

2. Visionary Outdoor Solutions 5.0 / 63 reviews

3. Busy Lizzy Gardens 5.0 / 50 reviews

4. Landscaping North Shore 5.0 / 36 reviews

5. Rothsays Garden Landscaping - 5.0 / 32 reviews

6. Pristine Gardens 5.0 / 30 reviews

7. Parrot Landscaping - 4.9 / 78 reviews

8. Garden Solutions Landscaping 4.9 / 51 reviews

City Botanics 4.9 / 48 reviews

Feature Landscapes 4.9 / 44 reviews

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