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The 8 Best Landscaping Companies in Wellington (According to Online Reviews)

Can’t beat a Wellington garden on a good day

4 August 2026

Ben Tutty
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Hiring a landscaper in Wellington requires finding an expert for the city's unique wind and steep terrain. This guide offers key advice for a successful project.

Before hiring, check for experience in soft landscaping (planting) or hard landscaping (retaining walls), get multiple written quotes, and verify insurance. The article ranks top companies like Aloha Gardening & Landscaping and specialists like Wind Gardens, stressing that hiring for local expertise is more important than the cheapest price.

How to hire a great landscaper in Wellington

First - make sure they have the right skills and experience

Ask for references

Check insurance

Wellington's steep section and coastal location makes for some beautiful gardens.

How much should landscaping cost in Wellington?

Tips to save on landscaping

Three hot tips before you hire

1. Hire based on experience and reviews - not price

2. Write everything down

3. Look for someone who understands Wellington's wind and terrain

How we ranked this list

The best landscaping companies in Wellington - ranked

1. Aloha Gardening & Landscaping - 5.0 / 75 reviews

A beautiful garden can take your home to the next level.

2. Carlton Landscapes - 5.0 / 44 reviews

3. Zones Landscaping Wellington - Jolene Cruz - 5.0 / 23 reviews

4. True Landscaping - 5.0 / 16 reviews

5. Handsome Landscapes - 5.0 / 7 reviews

6. Sticks and Stones Landscaping - 4.8 / 20 reviews

7. Wind Gardens Landscaping Consultant - 4.8 / 10 reviews

8. Scapegoats Landscaping - 4.7 / 49 reviews

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