These 5 landscaping services in Auckland helped turn our plain yard into a real garden!
David Harris
| Last Updated: March 2026 I’m gonna sound like a stereotypical cranky old guy here, but one of my favorite ways of unwinding is just sitting out on the porch. I’m an outdoorsy guy at heart, but after being on my feet the whole day, I just want a spot to enjoy nature on my own terms.
Now, my folks were pretty happy to hire a deck builder for me at our family home so I could take my evening coffee in peace, surrounded by nature. And call it a side effect of me being out there all the time, but even I can tell our yard’s starting to get kind of old.
Luckily, there’s no shortage of landscaping services here in Auckland! At first, I just wanted our garden maintained, but pretty soon, my family got carried away with ideas for a full yard redesign. Well, two birds with one stone, right?
How much does it cost to get landscaping services in Auckland?
Getting a full landscaping service in Auckland can set you back anywhere from $1500 to $5000, depending on the size of your lawn as well as any installations you’d like to accommodate, like paving stones or fountains.
1. Humphreys Landscaping
Address: 8 Gordon Road, Sandringham, Auckland 1025
Contact Details: +64 9 815 4250, [email protected]
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Friday: 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Closed on Saturday and Sunday
We’ve got our neighbors to thank for this, actually! A good landscaping service is one that can also keep your garden looking the way it was when it was first left, and quite a few of our neighbors were happy to point us to Humphreys Landscaping for this.
The company’s offerings covered various aspects of landscaping projects, from initial design to construction and maintenance. They also offered specialized garden care and pool installations for those hotter seasons.
Right off the jump, the team’s responsiveness was quite the highlight for us. They responded quickly to our inquiries.
Customers we spoke to also appreciated how transparent their initial price quotes were, in addition to arriving quickly.
Another factor that garnered much praise was their attention to detail. The team carefully reviews every aspect of the project site to achieve the client’s desired design as closely as possible.
This reportedly also extended to their maintenance services, which is definitely a plus when you’re addressing potential damage! The team identified problem areas and addressed issues as they arose, both before and after the services.
That said, we should note that their landscaping services can be quite expensive. We’d definitely recommend a consultation beforehand to determine whether they can deliver a design within your budget.
Easy to communicate with and very efficient
“Since they took over our garden it always looks so neat and beautiful. Ed and Ben, our account managers, are amazing, always friendly, easy to communicate with and very efficient, solving any problems relating to the plants.”
– Ms. Candy Hendrickson, Google Review
We are over the moon with our garden, fence and drive
“It’s absolutely seamless, insanely high quality design and finish – we are over the moon with our garden, fence and drive. The project is managed efficiently and effectively and there’s no pissing about.”
– Mr. Ali G., Google Review
2. Urban Leaf Landscaping
Address: 124 Clonbern Road, Remuera, Auckland 1050
Contact Details: [email protected]
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Friday: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Closed on Saturday and Sunday
Landscaping can be a pretty difficult service to get into. Heck, maintaining a yard in general can get hard. Fortunately, most newcomers here in Auckland have Urban Leaf Landscaping to consult.
They offer quite a range of it, from initial soil preparation and irrigation to surface prep, such as turf installation and concrete paving.
Right off the jump, we appreciated how informative the team was when we reached out. They readily provided important information about their services, including the areas they support in and around Auckland, what their site assessments entail, and more.
Customers of the service were happy to back this up too. Many praised the team’s thoroughness in giving recommendations on how best to treat their outdoor spaces, suggesting plants for the season and materials that suited their home’s look.
The team also received praise for their punctuality, arriving exactly at the agreed-upon times or even earlier in some customers’ cases. This punctuality reportedly persisted throughout the whole project timeline too!
On the other hand, some regulars mentioned their project timelines being quite long, some taking multiple days or weeks to finish. We’d definitely recommend keeping your schedule clear or arranging for someone to stay home and monitor as needed.
Super professional, efficient and a pleasure to have on-site
“His team were all super professional, efficient and a pleasure to have on-site. We’re so impressed with the quality of their work and the care they took throughout the entire process. Highly recommend!”
– Ms. Frances Woodford, Google Review
Helpful to any questions and advice I need
“They are so easy to talk to and helpful to any questions and advice I need. They work tirelessly and leave my garden looking like a park..I would highly recommend Urban Leaf Landscapers to anyone who is looking for outstanding work.”
– Ms. Annie Thorburn, Google Review
3. Feature Landscapes
Address: 6 Tony Street, Henderson, Auckland 0610
Contact Details: +64 21 245 2424, [email protected]
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Friday: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Closed on Saturday and Sunday
Got a specific design in mind for your garden? Feature Landscapes might be up your alley. Locals were happy to put this spot on our radar after we asked about companies with flexible landscaping design services, and boy, were we in for a treat.
Checking out their offerings immediately introduced us to their offerings, spanning custom designs for landscapes, gardens, and even pools. These designs went pretty in-depth, producing mood boards and floor plans to help guide the final product.
These designs were highly flexible as well. Customers we spoke with mentioned having good control over various aspects of the design, from the materials used in the pavement to plant combinations that accent the whole space.
Second only to their robust landscape design was their timetables, which plenty of regulars told us were quite clear and laid out. The team also consistently starts and finishes projects as agreed.
Many customers also loved how proactive the communication was. The team was quick to provide updates on the project’s progress, proactively raising issues and options to address them as they arose.
That said, some advised us to carefully go over the finished project at the end of the service. Some had trouble requesting follow-up services to address any issues after installation, making maintenance quite tricky.
No detail too small or challenging
“Highly recommend Harley and the team at Feature Landscapes for their ongoing work on our property. The floating concrete mid-century steps are a thing of beauty. No detail too small or challenging.”
– Mr. Tim Harper, Google Review
They were incredible to work with
“Harley and the team at Feature Landscapes completed a pool deck and landscaping renovation for us over the winter. It looks fantastic and they were incredible to work with- good communication, reliability, respectful team.”
– Ms. Tami Harris, Google Review
4. TLR Landscaping
Address: 8 Wicklam Lane, Greenhithe, Auckland 0622
Contact Details: +64 27 220 6022, [email protected]
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Friday: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Closed on Saturday and Sunday
On our search for landscaping companies that specialize in durable installations and designs, we were lucky to stumble upon TLR Landscaping.
Many customers praised the durability of TLR’s materials. The team reportedly managed to keep their landscapes well-maintained throughout extreme weather, with their plumbing and irrigation systems able to go for months without repair.
The durability of a garden is only as good as its care. Customers reassured us that the team left behind solid recommendations for garden care, helping clients keep their newly planted greenery healthy.
Their landscaping services were surprisingly staggering in range too. TLR offered everything from basic garden maintenance and installations to full refreshes, including excavation and hard landscaping.
What blew our mind further was the pricing. After asking the team and some regulars, we found their prices to be cost-effective and reasonable, especially given the amount of work that goes into the project.
Where customers wanted some more clarity was on their project timetables, however. Though customers managed to get a start date for the project, it was reportedly difficult to determine when it would finish.
Went the extra mile grading some of the land
“Second time I have engaged TLR and like the first their service was second to none. Prompt comms, attention to detail and went the extra mile grading some of the land outside the water tank install.”
– Mr. Will Hay, Google Review
Amazing job at various commercial sites
“Andrew and his team do an amazing job at various commercial sites in Auckland for us. They are always prompt, tidy, and provide cost effective solutions to any issues that pop up. I would highly recommend TLR to anyone – even my mom! She loves them too!”
– Ms. Vanessa Gray, Google Review
5. Gardner’s Gardening
Address: Corinth Street, Remuera, Auckland 1072
Contact Details: +64 21 273 2867, [email protected]
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Closed on Sunday
Gardening and landscaping tend to go hand in hand, so having a company that can help take care of both is handy. With that in mind, we weren’t terribly surprised when green thumbs across Auckland happily pointed us to Gardner’s Gardening!
As their name suggests, Gardner’s offered a wide range of landscaping and gardening services. We especially appreciated their services, including tree work and commercial designs, for businesses going green.
Right off the jump, customers we spoke to recommended their site assessments. These were reportedly pretty detailed, with the team taking careful measurements of your whole space and noting the kind of garden that would best fit the home.
Their landscape design services were flexible as well. The team actually helps customers conceptualize a new landscape or refresh their current garden through a variety of installations and greenery.
Customers also praised the team’s attention to detail during the project, noting any potential problem areas at the site. They reportedly tried to follow the developed design as closely as possible, ensuring the clients’ vision remained intact.
That said, there’s a fair bit of waiting for the initial quote after assessment. We’d definitely recommend keeping in touch and following up with the team as necessary.
Great communication and great banter
“Mike and the GGL team came to take out 2 trees and prune another. The service was fantastic. Great communication and great banter. Very professional. Would not hesitate to recommend and will definitely employ their services again.”
– Mr. Nicholas Abbott, Google Review
Team’s communication and workmanship was great
“From landscaping design to implementation and completion, Sascha and his team’s communication and workmanship was great. Highly recommend this business. Thanks team!”
– Mr. Blake Knight, Google Review
