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The 10 best landscapers in Auckland (according to online reviews)

The people you need to get the garden looking lush

Last updated: 5 December 2025 | 5 min read

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Finding the right Auckland landscaper means matching their skills, from garden maintenance to hardscaping, with your project needs.

Always check for public liability insurance, ask for references, and get at least three fixed quotes—not estimates. Prioritise experience over the lowest price and get all agreements in writing for clarity.

The article also provides a list of top-rated professionals, including Mabey Mows and Visionary Outdoor Solutions, to help you begin your search.

How to hire a great landscaper

First - make sure they have the right skills and experience

Ask for references

Check insurance

A good landscaper can turn unused space into something wonderful.

How much should landscaping cost?

Sometimes the simplest gardens are the best ones.

Tips to save on landscaping

Get quotes not an estimate

Shop around

DIY

Three hot tips before you hire

1. Hire based on experience, and reviews - not price

2. Write everything down and ask your contractor to confirm

3. Look for someone who’s passionate

Landscapers can help set your garden up to be as productive as possible.

The best landscapers in Auckland - ranked

1.Mabey Mows Landscaping 5.0 / 64 reviews

2. Visionary Outdoor Solutions 5.0 / 63 reviews

3. Busy Lizzy Gardens 5.0 / 50 reviews

4. Landscaping North Shore 5.0 / 36 reviews

5. Rothsays Garden Landscaping - 5.0 / 32 reviews

6. Pristine Gardens 5.0 / 30 reviews

7. Parrot Landscaping - 4.9 / 78 reviews

8. Garden Solutions Landscaping 4.9 / 51 reviews

City Botanics 4.9 / 48 reviews

Feature Landscapes 4.9 / 44 reviews

Author

Ben Tutty

Content Writer

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