Landscape Gardeners Near Me
If you want to transform your garden into an idyllic retreat for yourself, you may be thinking of hiring a landscape gardener but unsure of where to start.
You’ll want the right person to bring your ideas to life. This guide keeps it simple!
Here’s how to hire a local landscaper in your area and find good people near you.
Let’s begin!
Table of Contents
Understanding Your Landscape Gardening Needs
Before you bring anyone in, take a moment to pin down what you want from your garden. Big job? Small job? Something in the middle? Knowing this makes everything else much easier.
You might be after one clear project, like adding a new patio or refreshing a tired corner. Or you could be planning a full renovation with fresh planting, new shapes, and maybe even a layout that finally makes sense.
If part of that involves evening out bumpy ground, some garden levelling might be needed before anything else can go in.
Note any features you’d love to add. Perhaps you're up for a seating spot that gets the evening sun. Or a small water feature. Better lighting. Anything you’ve pictured for a while.
Here are some of the jobs landscapers take care of day to day:
- Lawn work, like mowing, edging, weeding, and feeding, even treating a lawn if it needs a bit more care.
- Garden layout and design ideas.
- Adding water features or ponds.
- Installing outdoor lighting.
- General garden upkeep and maintenance.
- Building paths, walls, raised beds, and similar structures, even fence replacements in some cases.
- Putting a full garden design together before bringing it to life.
This list isn’t everything, and it does vary. Some landscapers do the lot. Others, though, focus on certain types of work. Don’t worry too much about that now. The right person will make it clear what they can do.
If you’re planning trees, new boundaries, or big level changes, ask your landscaper about any permissions or tree-protection rules before work starts.
Finding Local Landscape Gardeners on MyJobQuote
It’s super easy to find local landscape gardeners with MyJobQuote.
Here’s what to do:
- Pop in your postcode to see who works in your area (see link above).
- Choose the type of landscaping work you need (e.g. design, maintenance, hardscaping, or something more specific).
- Add a short note about the job (this is so gardeners know what you’re looking for).
- Upload a few photos if you can.
- Select your budget range and when you’d like the work to start.
- Confirm your contact details so local landscapers can send you their quotes.
MyJobQuote shows you the profiles of a range of landscape gardeners in your area. You can look through their reviews, ratings, and photos of past projects to get a feel for their style and finish.
Once you’ve seen what each landscaper offers, it becomes so much simpler to pick who you’d like to book, and who feels right for your garden.
Check Landscape Gardener Credentials
Make sure the landscaper you’re thinking about hiring is set up legitimately. You want someone who knows what they’re doing. So, find out if they're covered correctly. If anything goes wrong while they’re working on your garden, the last thing you want is to be stuck dealing with the fallout on your own.
Ask for a couple of references and skim recent reviews. Or simply check their MyJobQuote profile, where most landscapers already list this. You’ll get a quick feel for how they work day to day.
- Public liability insurance shown on their MyJobQuote profile, so you’re covered while the work’s being done.
- Photos, reviews and past projects uploaded to their profile to show the quality of their work.
- Details of any training or experience, so you can see if they’ve handled the type of landscaping you need.
These small checks make everything so much easier. With the info already on their MyJobQuote profile, you’ll feel far more confident choosing someone reliable instead of taking a chance.
Landscape Gardening Recommendations
Along with using MyJobQuote to find local landscape gardening companies, you can also seek personal referrals.
If you’re not sure who to pick, ask around. Friends, neighbours, family. People love to be honest about who did a decent job and who they’d never use again.
Personal recommendations are gold. If someone had a great experience, they won't be shy about telling you. If it was a nightmare, they’ll definitely let you know. Use those names alongside the MyJobQuote directory and you’ll have a much clearer idea of who feels right for your garden.
Clarify the Contract With Your Landscape Gardener
Last but not least, ask for a short written agreement from the landscaper you want to book.
This agreement should summarise the following:
- Exactly what they’re doing to your garden.
- What materials or products they plan to use.
- The full price, so you know what to expect.
- How and when they take payment.
- Any guarantee or warranty they offer.
If you think you’ll want them back in the future, ask them to note that as well. Saves a lot of time next round.
Monitor the Landscape Gardening Process
Stay involved while the work’s happening. Check in from time to time to keep everything ticking and on track.
Pop out now and again and see how things are progressing. Ask whatever you need to. Share anything that might help them do the job right.
If everyone’s on the same page, it means a smoother finish at the end.
What Can a Landscape Gardening Company Do?
A landscaping specialist can take on all sorts of jobs — big, small, and everything in between.
- Fixing tired or patchy areas of the garden.
- Planting, pruning, and tidying up overgrown spaces.
- Laying new turf or replacing damaged sections.
- Building or repairing paths, borders, and flower beds.
- Full garden makeovers if you want a fresh start.
The right landscaper can lift the whole look of your garden and make it easier to keep on top of. It’s also a simple way to add a bit of value and kerb appeal without doing the heavy work yourself.
Last updated by MyJobQuote on 3rd December 2025.

