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Recent Garden Planting reviews in Melbourne

Adrian knows how to care for a wide variety of plants and I highly recommend him to people who want to keep their plants healthy and thriving. He cleared my courtyard, and pruned and revitalised my potted citrus trees and dealt with the pests. He also fed and spruced up my indoor plants, and placed them in their ideal locations. I learned a lot, and my plants are very happy. It is clear that Adrian has a lot of experience in gardening, and he really loves it.

Clean up courtyard, prune and feed potted plants

$200

Awesome work done. Quick and efficient.

Backyard plants removal

$100

Maddison did a great job! Super efficient landscaping and great result.

Gardening help - clean up and advice for plants

$350

Jacob was punctual, friendly and performed all tasks perfectly and as required. Jacob also made recommendations to assist with the upkeep of the garden. Thanks for all the hard work and even in doing it in bad weather.

Weeds, replant succulents, tidy up

$100

10/10. Wouldn’t use anybody else. Couldn’t recommend more.

Gardener to plant some trees

$150

What's the average cost of a garden planter in Melbourne

$110 - $280

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$110

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$190

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$280

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Top Garden Planting related questions

If you’re looking for related services in Melbourne, some of the most popular on Airtasker right now include Weeding, Garden Tidy Up, Garden Maintenance, Pruning, and Hedge Trimming. Whatever you need done, you can post a task and get offers from local Taskers in Melbourne.

What do garden planting services include?

A tidy, well-tended, and beautiful garden can uplift the atmosphere of your home. If your yard is a mess and you don’t know where to start, you can book a skilled and experienced gardener to get the job done. While the range of skills and services vary from Tasker to Tasker, here’s what you can expect when you book a standard garden planting service on Airtasker:

 

Basic gardening tasks

Your Tasker can get on top of your garden’s health and appearance. From watering and feeding your plants to trimming large shrubs and trees, you can hire a gardener to keep your greenery in tiptop shape. They can also help remove weeds and trim hedges in your garden. 

 

Shrub and tree planting

Planting shrubs and trees can be challenging! Planting services near you can help you select prime and healthy specimens for your yard. Moreover, the gardener can plant them using proper and professional techniques. This way, you can avoid damaging your other plants, pipes, and underground wiring that may get in the way. 

 

Installation services

Are you looking to revamp your garden? Garden planting services near you may also install key decorative fixtures in your yard. Whether it’s a bird bath bench or a sculpture, you can have your Tasker safely install any fixture to enhance the look of your garden. Do note that if you intend to install a fountain, well, or anything that requires plumbing, your Tasker may have to work with an experienced plumber.

 

Yard waste removal and cleanup

If you’ve just weathered through a storm or moved into a new home, your garden might need a major cleanup. The task can be pretty overwhelming, but not to a Tasker! They can help remove branches, old fencing, broken glass, corrugated iron, or any other junk.

 

Simple landscaping

A garden planting service can help you achieve the garden of your dreams. This service can include designing and installing walkways, planting, mulching, weeding, and pruning plants for them to reach optimal health. Your Tasker can also help you select flowers and plants that will thrive in your climate and still add vibrancy to your home! What’s more, a plant repotting service near you can help transfer your plants to larger, more beautiful pots. 

Recent Garden Planting tasks in Melbourne

Professional carpet stain treatment and steam clean plant water stain

$120

Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia

4th Aug 2026

I’m looking for an experienced carpet cleaner to professionally treat and clean a large brown stain on a wool carpet in a living room. The stain appears to have been caused by water leaking from a pot plant over time. I’m looking for someone with experience treating wool carpets and difficult organic/water stains, rather than a standard steam clean only. Please include: • Professional stain treatment suitable for wool carpet • Hot water extraction/steam cleaning (if appropriate) • An honest assessment of whether the stain is removable or if there is permanent damage • Before and after photos If you have experience with plant, water or tannin stains on wool carpets, please mention this in your offer. The property is currently vacant, keys will need to be picked up from and dropped off in Fitzroy.

Cut back climbing plant

$70

Carlton North VIC 3054, Australia

3rd Aug 2026

Cut back climbing plant to below roof level, remove green waste

Quick to reply, great work

Tidy balcony, re-pot plants, and remove dead/artifical plants

$400

Toorak VIC 3142, Australia

2nd Aug 2026

Re-pot 3 larger plants and 6 medium sized plants; some weeding; remove dead plants and artificial plants; tidy balcony; sweep (I have a leaf blower) Type of gardening: Garden cleanup, Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No

Remove garden bed soil, vine and plants

$400

Fitzroy North, Victoria

1st Aug 2026

Looking for someone experienced in landscaping or light demolition to carefully clear out a garden bed against an external brick wall so we can inspect for possible water damage around the window and wall. Scope of work: • Remove and dispose of vine growing across the wall and window • Remove existing plants/shrubs in the garden bed • Carefully excavate and remove soil from garden bed • Garden bed dimensions: 5.5m (length) x 1.1m (width) x approx. 45cm deep • Expose the brick wall and window base so the area can be inspected for moisture or structural issues • Remove all green waste and soil from site (or discuss disposal option) Important: • Gas and water mains run through the garden bed, so excavation must be done carefully (hand tools preferred near services). • Brick edging and wall must not be damaged. • Window and brickwork should be left fully visible for inspection once soil and vegetation are removed. Access: • Easy access from driveway (see photos). Preferred: • Someone with landscaping or excavation experience who is comfortable working around services. Type of gardening: Other, Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Remove garden bed soil and plants

$400

Fitzroy North, Victoria

1st Aug 2026

Looking for someone experienced in landscaping or light demolition to carefully clear out a garden bed against an external brick wall so we can inspect for possible water damage around the window and wall. Scope of work: • Remove and dispose of vine growing across the wall and window • Remove existing plants/shrubs in the garden bed • Carefully excavate and remove soil from garden bed • Garden bed dimensions: 5.5m (length) x 1.1m (width) x approx. 45cm deep • Expose the brick wall and window base so the area can be inspected for moisture or structural issues • Remove all green waste and soil from site (or discuss disposal option) Important: • Gas and water mains run through the garden bed, so excavation must be done carefully (hand tools preferred near services). • Brick edging and wall must not be damaged. • Window and brickwork should be left fully visible for inspection once soil and vegetation are removed. Access: • Easy access from driveway (see photos). Preferred: • Someone with landscaping or excavation experience who is comfortable working around services. Type of gardening: Other, Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Catting back/pruning plants in our back yard

$70

Carlton North VIC 3054, Australia

31st Jul 2026

Need someone with gardening experience to cut back overgrown plants in our backyard. Two first pictures show the main job. Little plants/herbs here and there can also be pruned. We have a green bin, but it might not be big enough for the waste. Location: Carlton north.

Need to clean the garden of weeds/trim down overgrown plants

$160

Flemington VIC 3031, Australia

28th Jul 2026

Large weeds need to be removed and lots of dead foliage needs to be removed Type of gardening: Weeding, Hedge trimming, Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Source and plant 2 small planter boxes, minor leaf tidy, door clean

$300

Middle Park VIC 3206, Australia

16th Jul 2026

Buy 6 small flowering plants from Bunnings and plant them in two small planter boxes (front + side, each approx 80cm wide, 15cm deep). Potting mix supplied here. Plant choice is yours — anything small, hardy and in flower: lavender, seaside daisies, violas or similar, whatever looks good in winter stock. You can't get it wrong if it's hardy and flowering. Price includes up to $100 for plants — receipt required. Blow/vac leaves and debris — front path, porch and side passage only, as pictured (not back yard). Blower vac supplied. Clean front screen door. Small job, roughly 1.5–2 hrs including the Bunnings run. Must be finished by 4pm today. Access details on acceptance.

Garden Weeding, Plant Trimming & Nature Strip Mowing – Port Melbourne

$60

Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia

16th Jul 2026

Looking for a gardener to tidy the front of our commercial place in Port Melbourne. Property front and nature strip can be accessed anytime. Must be done during daytime hours Tasks include: * Thoroughly remove all weeds from the front garden beds. * Trim and shape all strappy plants and shrubs so they look neat and uniform. * Remove dead leaves and any overgrown growth. * Mow the front nature strip and tidy all edges along the footpath. * Blow/vacuum all paths and driveway afterwards. * Remove and dispose of all green waste (leave the site clean). Requirements: * Bring your own mower, whipper snipper, hedge trimmer and gardening tools. * Must take all green waste with you. Location: Port Melbourne VIC Timing: Can be completed any time before Saturday lunchtime. Flexible on day and time, but the job must be finished by 12:00 pm Saturday. Type of gardening: Garden cleanup, Lawn mowing, Weeding Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No

Liam was absolutely amazing communication and work and punctuality and professionalism would highly recommend

Gardening help planting hedge

$60

Ascot Vale VIC 3032, Australia

16th Jul 2026

Help with planting 10 Lilly pilly plants. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Planting of two trees.

$300

Coburg VIC 3058, Australia

10th Jul 2026

Need large Camellia (from 150L bag) properly fit into pre-dug hole, and plastic removed from underneath it. Need small lemon tree planted from a pot into the garden bed. No hole is dug yet. Mix surrounding soil with compost for both trees (I already have compost) Remove excess soil after done - including 6 orange garden bags of soil. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No

Alex did an amazing job, went above and beyond! Very friendly and helpful!

Back yard cleared - mulch, bricks, plant pots, synthetic turf

$500

South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

8th Jul 2026

Backyard needs clearing to roughly flat - ready for stones and new synthetic turf to be laid. You will need to bring your own skip/trailer to take everything away in. We can provide a spot to park it nearby. You will need to bring a wheelbarrow to move things to the skip/trailer. Approx 44sqm to clear. Some mulch, bricks, big plants in pots x 3, old synthetic turf. Also need around 6 bricks cut flush to the wall. And two or three old disused pipes sticking up cut off - whoever does the work can claim cash for the copper. Job will go to the first person to quote for the above with the best price. WILL PAY. CASH. Job needs to be done by Sunday 12 July evening.

Sam & Jem did an amazing job clearing our back yard. They take such pride in their work, making sure they complete the job perfectly. They are a pleasure to deal with and we could t recommend them more. Don’t hesitate to engage Sam & Jem to do whatever work you need doing, they will do the best job out there!

Help with some gardening/planting/idea

$300

South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

8th Jul 2026

Need some help with what to do with an area at a salon- low maintenance and need greenery - not sure whether to keep the hedge boxes or get rid of - need some help with what to do Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No

Water balcony plants for one day a week for 5 weeks

$100

Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

30th Jun 2026

water plants on balcony. fill up watering can, take it to balcony and pour it over 5 plants.

Planting/potting two small shrubs

$50

Elwood VIC, Australia

21st May 2026

Potting two small shrubs on the ends of a garden bench Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Clear and easy communication. Arrived at the agreed time, smashed out the task in no time. Cleaned up the space after the task was finished without being asked. Would happily use again.

Dig hole, plant tree, clean patch.

$150

Pascoe Vale South VIC 3044, Australia

10th May 2026

I need a hole dug for a tree and tree planted in the hole. A vegie patch also needs clearing of weeds and non vegetable items. Stake for tree and removal of green waste included in offer please. Must be Wednesday 13/5

Good communication, efficient work on the job requested. Thanks.

Care for balcony plants and clean up

$80

Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

11th Apr 2026

Looking for someone to care for our potted plants (repot/ fertilise as needed (we can provide)) and ensure they are healthy. Also wipe down and clean balcony from dirt , leaves, cobwebs. Probably about 90 mins work

Easy to work with & did a wonderful job on the garden

Clean up / Plant new plants

$250

Brunswick West VIC, Australia

1st Apr 2026

Clean up garden, plant some new low maintenance plants / greenery to prepare house for sale. Supply any plants Type of gardening: Garden cleanup, Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Great service highly recommend

Plant ficus plants x3

$100

Coburg VIC, Australia

12th Mar 2026

Plant 3 medium sized ficus plants Old plants stunted or the gaps too large between original planted trees The ground has weed mat and white stones Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Prompt with the task and communication Very helpful with gardening information

Planting pot plants, extra work on offer

$50

Alphington VIC 3078, Australia

25th Feb 2026

Plant 20 plants, extra planting and casual work available if task goes well (need an ongoing planter)

The man for the job. You dont find such good taskers (like Sam) easily