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Recent Yard Work reviews

Merve is a great worker, and stepped in at the last minute to save the day, moving a giant heap of mulch off driveway and into garden beds. He must be fit, and has a great attitude. Thanks Merv.

URGENT need 2 to 3 hours yard work done asap.

$100

Wonderful work! Great communication

Small Yard Work

$100

Excellent to deal with, arrived on time, job completed very well. Highly recommend

General gardening and yard work

$300

Matthew is a fantastic worker. He arrived on time and put in an enormous effort to completely dig up and clear a very overgrown large garden bed. I would certainly use him again.

Full 8 hour day of yard work

$300

Nicholas is very reliable and thorough. Greatly appreciated.

General house and yard work

$130

Thank you so much! Super quick and efficient, really appreciate your work :)

Yard work and lawns

$150

What's the average cost of a yard worker

$120 - $257

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$120

median

$190

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$257

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Why book yard work services through Airtasker?

We know how time-consuming it is to DIY, and yard work may seem overwhelming for busy people who are always on the go. If your yard needs some much-needed TLC such as mowing, raking, fertilizing, and flower bed preparation, you’ve come to the right place!

It’s quick and convenient to hire yard work services near you on Airtasker. Create a post on our platform, and specify the yard work service you want to get done. Then, simply set your preferred day and time, and skilled Taskers will send you offers in no time. Our platform is also the place to find yard work help for seniors. From landscaping to lawn mowing, no task is too big or too small!

What’s more, you can use Airtasker’s transparent review and rating system to find yard workers within a budget that works for you. Once you’ve chosen a Tasker, they will go to the agreed-upon location and get to work.

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Top Yard Work related questions

Doing yard work doesn’t require special qualifications and can be a quick outdoor chore if you have the time. But you need to hire experienced yard specialists for technical yard tasks like landscaping and tree removal. A good yard worker is proficient in pruning techniques and mechanical equipment. 

Sure! You can schedule your yard work service on a weekend if that works best for you. When posting a task, specify what day you need the yard work done. A Tasker may be able to accommodate your preferred schedule. 

Depending on the tasks involved, yard work services can take several hours to several days. Yard cleanup and lawn mowing won’t take more than one afternoon, but heavier tasks like tree removal and flower bed planting need more time and care. It’s best to consult with your chosen specialist to get a more specific timeframe regarding the yard work service you need to have done. 

Nope, not necessarily! You can be transparent in your task post if you need a yard worker or handyman to bring their own gardening and cleaning tools. You can also consult with your Tasker regarding yard work repair as these jobs may require hammers, nails, or even paint. If you prefer to provide your own tools, that’s okay too. 

What do yard work services include?

Yard work covers a big number of tasks that may include everything from raking leaves to cleaning up debris to planting shrubs and flower borders! It might be challenging to decide what kind of tender loving care your yard needs. So here’s a rundown of the basic yard work services your chosen yard specialist can help you with:

Yard cleanup 

Of course, no one wants a messy yard because it can ruin your property’s perfectly-tailored appearance. Yard cleaning includes picking up trash and dirt such as animal feces, leaves, fallen branches, rocks, pine cones, and debris. A yard worker can do this task using trash bags, outdoor brooms, and rakes. Yard cleanup may also include removing old yard furniture and stubborn tree stumps that don’t match your yard’s landscape. 

Yard landscaping

Once your yard is clean, you can move on to other tasks such as landscaping and maintenance. Landscaping yard work includes mowing the lawn, trimming grass, preparing flower beds, watering the yard, mulching, composting, and fertilizing and pruning trees and shrubs. Yards also need regular irrigation, so make sure you have a working sprinkler system. It’s also important to keep insects, pests, and small rodents away from your yard, which you can get done on Airtasker as well.

 

Are you giving your yard a full makeover? You can also find Taskers skilled in paving patios and assembling outdoor furniture.  

Yard repair

Yards may have wooden fences, sheds, paths, patios, and walls that need repair, and your chosen Tasker can help with those too! If these important parts of your yard are beyond repair, they might need replacement. These heavy tasks will take more time to complete, so make sure to discuss the schedule with your chosen specialist. Always keep in mind that although there are yard work tasks you can do on your own, there are those that you should leave to the professionals. 

 

Yard cleanup, yard landscaping, and yard repair are usually done during clear weather, especially in the spring or summer. If you’re looking for more ways to beautify your home, Taskers can also help with staining your deck and installing a fence in your yard.

Recent Yard Work tasks

Ongoing yard work - lawns, gardens, hedge trimming

$200

Enoggera QLD 4051, Australia

11th Apr 2026

Looking for ongoing yard and lawn maintenance. We have hedges along two boundaries, which are quite high, lawn that will need mowing and whipper snipping, as well as weeding and general garden maintenance. Looking for someone who could do the work on an ongoing basis. Must have all own equipment and take away green waste please. Block is 600m, but lawn is flat. Hourly rate is negotiable with right person. Type of gardening: Garden cleanup, Weeding, Lawn mowing, Hedge trimming, Whipper snipping Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: Yes

4 Hours Yard Work - Saturday morning

$10

Coorparoo QLD 4151, Australia

10th Apr 2026

I need someone to hand wash my fence and clear tree litter of my carport roof. I expect it will take about 4 hours. The fence needs cleaning with a brush and sugar soap to remove the dirt. To clean the car port roof you will need to be happy on a ladder.

Yard Work

$150

Point Cook VIC, Australia

10th Apr 2026

Hello, I need a mow/snip done for the entire front and back yard. including the natures strip on the front. Note this is a corner block. I do have some wedding I would like done please too as seen on the rocks near the close line. Ideally don’t today or tomorrow. No time wasters. NO GEEEN BIN SO GRASS NEEDS TO BE PUT IN THE GARDEN BED NOT LEFT ON THE GRASS Type of gardening: Weeding, Lawn mowing, Whipper snipping Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: No

Mowing/yard work

$250

Zillmere QLD, Australia

9th Apr 2026

Lawns mowed and whipped snipped. Gardens cleaned up Type of gardening: Whipper snipping, Garden cleanup, Lawn mowing, Weeding Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Yard work as requested.

$200

Yallingup, Western Australia

7th Apr 2026

Help maintain yard for Martyn.

Yard work such as gardening and pressure washing surfaces

$250

Cammeray NSW, Australia

2nd Apr 2026

Day rate for work for gardening, tidy and clean 36sqm yard. Garden beds, move/plant plants, trim bamboo, improve grass, leaf blow, pressure clean tiles/walls. Includes paved, grass areas and side walkway. Looking for someone with understanding of gardens/plants to also discuss future planting options. For the right person there could be regular maintenance work (separate to this initial job) of this yard too.

Gardening and yard work

$210

Bellbird Park QLD 4300, Australia

1st Apr 2026

Some raking and tidy up of front yard that's been recently cleared. Hard honest worker required.Helping out, Half days work

Yard work

$120

Dakabin, Queensland, Australia

31st Mar 2026

Mowing and edging front lawn for now, quickly snip down the weeds growing along fence. Sorry for some reason my photos won't upload, may have to cancel task and try again

Peter had great communication, i can't thank him enough, i will definitely be getting Peter to do my regular yard work, thank you very much.

Mowing lawns and yard work

$100

Otago TAS, Australia

31st Mar 2026

It’s 3 acres a lot of bark to pick up and mowing the back of the property Type of gardening: Whipper snipping, Garden cleanup, Lawn mowing Size of garden: Above 300m² Has green waste bin: No

Trim hedge and general yard work

$250

Tempe NSW, Australia

23rd Mar 2026

Hede trimming x 2. -front hedge. General trim. - back hedge. Currently 6-7 metres. Take 2 m off the height. Tidy up front and sides. Trim weeds from side passage and from paved area at the front and back. Trim back crepe myrtle.

Rosa was great to deal with and work was completed exactly as I had hoped. Would book again.

Overgrown yard work

$200

Raceview QLD, Australia

16th Mar 2026

Needing lawns mowed, whipper snip, garden & garden beds weeded and tidied. Will definitely be a two person job please. Only have one green bin so will need clippings to be taken also please and thank you! Type of gardening: Whipper snipping, Lawn mowing, Weeding Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Highly recommend Mychael 💯 amazing service went over and beyond to get what I needed done. Would 100% use his services again 🙏🏽

Yard work - gardening

$125

Palm Beach QLD, Australia

12th Mar 2026

Remove all weeds / bamboo plants clean up gardens behind flat. 10sqm Thin out a big palm tree, remove a bit of bamboo there. Take all of the rubbish plus some other stuff to tip. One single cab or similar ute/trailer/van will be fine. Type of gardening: Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No

Excellent work from Kristy and Brett! Great team

Yard Work – Mowing & Shrub Removal

$150

Nudgee QLD, Australia

8th Mar 2026

Looking for someone to mow, whipper snip and tidy up my front and back lawns. The grass is quite long after the recent rain so it may take a bit longer than a standard mow. Also need a few small shrubs removed - highlighted in red in the attached photos. Tasks include: • Mow front and back lawns • Whipper snip where required • Edge along driveway & front curb • Remove a few small shrubs • General tidy up I have one empty green waste bin available, and can also provide one tip voucher for any remaining green waste. Located in Nudgee. Hoping to have it done ASAP. Please bring your own equipment. Type of gardening: Whipper snipping, Other, Lawn mowing Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Edd did a great job with my yard. He was easy to deal with, turned up when he said he would and left the yard looking neat and tidy. Really happy with the result and would definitely recommend him.

Yard work

$300

Currumbin QLD, Australia

1st Mar 2026

Need the lawns mowed and edges done as well as some grass areas to be dug up And some plants planted Type of gardening: Whipper snipping, Other, Lawn mowing Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No

Easy to work with and did a great job

Mowing/ yard work/ wedding/ hedging

$200

Loganholme QLD, Australia

1st Mar 2026

Due to a back injury, I have decided to invest in help clearing up my yard. Lawns need mowing and edge trimming. Usually takes a professional a little over half an hour to do however the back yard is currently a little thick after this rain. I need a jasmine tree in the front trimmed back. I have 3 x grow beds that need overgrowth cleared from. And some general items to be taken to the dump (I can provide a dump voucher).

Cayla and her team did a wonderful job on my overgrown lawns and the surrounding areas. Highly recommend.

Yard work front and back and trees

$250

Fig Tree Pocket QLD, Australia

20th Feb 2026

Lawn front and back and side whipper snipping tree trimming and small branches front and back Type of gardening: Lawn mowing, Hedge trimming, Whipper snipping, Garden cleanup Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Ciaran did a great job and very clean work.

Lawn mowing and yard work

$400

Adamstown Heights NSW, Australia

5th Feb 2026

Looking for someone to attend the following 1. Mow and whipper snip front lawn 2. Prune bushes at side fence back to height (see pictures) 3. Weed side garden 4. Mow and whipper snip back lawn Type of gardening: Weeding, Whipper snipping, Hedge trimming, Lawn mowing Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Absolutely excellent job. 10/10 would reccomend

Rockingham yard work

$280

Halls Head WA 6210, Australia

3rd Feb 2026

- Lawns mowed - Whipper snip - Edges - Weed garden beds - Spray weeds driveway and pavers - Blow down surfaces - Green waste removal

Great work! Easy to work with, polite and punctual.

Yard work

$200

Kearneys Spring QLD 4350, Australia

2nd Feb 2026

Need weeding done desperately and the bushes trimmed back. Type of gardening: Weeding, Hedge trimming, Whipper snipping Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Before Thursday, 29 June 2023

Hired for yard work and he did exactly what I requested, very good service and communication.

Yard work-

$150

Milton QLD, Australia

2nd Feb 2026

My yard is small but needs some TLC. Trim trees back, whipper snip, mow and rake Type of gardening: Garden cleanup, Lawn mowing, Whipper snipping Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No

Amazing work! Prompt and great eye for detail. Thanks again