Garden maintenance prices can vary by garden size, condition and workload. Find out how gardeners price their services and what can affect costs.
Garden maintenance costs an average of $72 per hour on ServiceSeeking.com.au, with hourly rates starting from $35 based on the latest pricing data from garden maintenance jobs on the platform. Most garden maintenance work is quoted by the hour, with 75% of quotes charged using an hourly rate.
Average Garden Maintenance Hourly Rates
Garden maintenance rates vary based on the work involved, the size and condition of the garden, and how often it needs maintenance. Based on ServiceSeeking.com.au data:
- Minimum hourly rate: $35
- Average hourly rate: $72
A straightforward maintenance visit may involve tasks such as mowing, edging, weeding and general garden tidy-ups. More extensive work, including heavier pruning, overgrown gardens, or ongoing property maintenance, may take longer and therefore cost more overall.
How Garden Maintenance Is Priced
Based on garden maintenance bids submitted through ServiceSeeking.com.au:
- 75% of quotes are charged per hour
- 25% are quoted using another pricing structure, such as a fixed job price
Hourly pricing is common for garden maintenance because the amount of work can vary from one property to another. A gardener may need to account for the size of the garden, the condition of lawns and garden beds, the amount of pruning or weeding required, and whether ongoing maintenance is needed.
For smaller or clearly defined jobs, a gardener may instead offer a fixed price. This can make it easier to understand the total cost before the job begins.
Remember that the figures above are a guide based on jobs posted and quoted through ServiceSeeking.com.au. Actual garden maintenance prices may vary depending on the location, scope of work, garden condition, materials or equipment required, and other job-specific factors.
