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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 a great Auckland landscaper involves checking their specific skills, from maintenance to hardscaping, and asking for references. Always ensure they have public liability insurance before starting work.

It's crucial to get multiple fixed-price quotes and prioritise experience over the lowest price. Costs vary, with maintenance from $40+/hour and design from $100+/hour. The article also lists top-rated companies like Mabey Mows Landscaping and Visionary Outdoor Solutions to help you find the right professional for your garden project.

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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