Pricing & Cost Guide
Clear, indicative price ranges for landscaping, garden maintenance and design across Sydney's North Shore, Northern Beaches & Eastern Suburbs — so you can budget with confidence before we even visit.
What landscaping & garden care costs in Sydney
Prices below are indicative 2026 guide ranges for the North Shore, Northern Beaches and Eastern Suburbs. Your exact cost depends on the size of your garden, site access, materials and scope. The most accurate way to budget is a free on-site quote — we'll give you a clear, itemised price with no obligation.
Garden Maintenance
Regular garden maintenance visit
Fortnightly or monthly, size-dependent
from $80–$150 / visit
Lawn mowing & edging
Standard residential lawn
from $60 / visit
Hedge trimming & shaping
Per hedge / job, size-dependent
from $120
One-off garden clean-up
Overgrown gardens & pre-sale tidy-ups
from $350
Strata & commercial grounds care
By grounds area & visit frequency
Custom contract
Explore garden maintenance, lawn care and strata & commercial care.
Landscaping Projects
Small / Courtyard
$5k–$15k
Courtyard makeovers, garden-bed renewals, modest turfing & planting.
Mid-Size Backyard
$15k–$50k
Paving, decking, fencing, irrigation & substantial planting.
Full Transformation
$50k–$100k+
Retaining, terracing, pool surrounds & premium outdoor living.
See our full landscaping services, or the detailed 2026 landscaping cost guide.
Landscape Design
Concept design & consultation
from $1,500
Detailed design & documentation
from $3,500
Design fees are often credited toward your build. See landscape design.
Common Unit Rates
Turf — supplied & laid
$25–$45 / m²
Timber & composite decking
$350–$650 / m²
Natural stone & porcelain paving
$180–$350 / m²
Retaining walls
$450–$1,000+ / m²
Fencing (Colorbond, timber, aluminium)
from $200 / m
Irrigation system
from $1,500
What affects your price
Site access
Steep, narrow or harbour-side blocks increase labour and machinery costs.
Materials
Premium natural stone and advanced plants cost more — but last longer and add value.
Slope & drainage
Terracing, retaining and drainage works add structural cost.
Demolition & prep
Removing old concrete, trees or failed gardens adds to the budget.
Garden size
Larger lawns and beds mean more materials, planting and ongoing care.
Council approvals
Some works need a DA — we handle these and quote them up front.
Pricing FAQs
Every garden and site is different — access, slope, materials and the condition of the existing garden all change the cost. The ranges on this page let you budget with confidence, and we provide a free, detailed fixed quote after a quick on-site visit.
Yes. Our quotes are completely free and no-obligation. We'll visit your property, discuss your goals, and provide a clear, itemised quote with no pressure to proceed.
Yes — most clients move onto a regular fortnightly or monthly maintenance plan after a clean-up or build. Ongoing plans are priced per visit based on your garden's size and the work involved, and you can pause or adjust at any time.
Design the whole project up front, then stage the build over time; prioritise structural work (retaining, drainage, hardscaping) first and plant later; and choose durable mid-range materials where premium finishes aren't essential. We're happy to value-engineer a plan to suit your budget.
Some works — retaining walls over 600mm, significant tree removal, or structures near boundaries — require council consent. We handle the necessary DA submissions and factor any approval costs into your quote so there are no surprises.
We service Sydney's North Shore, Northern Beaches and Eastern Suburbs. Pricing is broadly consistent across these areas, though difficult access (steep or harbour-side blocks) can affect labour and machinery costs.
What Our Clients Say
Elena Stepanova
Local Guide“David and his team did a fantastic job tidying up our garden and pressure washing the pavers. They were efficient, professional, and left everything looking fresh and well-maintained. Communication was easy, and they took great care with the details. Highly recommend their services!”
Lorna Strickland
“I value that Ethereal Gardens can do the full range of maintenance services including mowing, edging, hedge clipping, weeding, etc as well as broader landscape services (which I hope to use in the future). They do a great job and the garden looks lovely.”
Jacqueline Bailey
“Ethan & his team have been outstanding! Great lawn mowing & gardening. Also hose down & keep clean!”
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