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Recent Garden Planting reviews in Melbourne
Viet was excellent, so efficient professional and hard working.
Plant 10 small plants in planter box
$100
Great worker - very quick and did a great job
Clear overgrown garden
$400
The best! 👌🏼 Fast and well done
Cut the backyard’s grass and some plants
$80
Amazing thank you very much
Take this plant away literally anywhere but here
$20
Thank you Suri!
Planter box clean up and trim one tree
$100
Chrispen did a great job with my front yard. Fast communication and punctual.
Remove plants and put in low maintenance plants
$500
What's the average cost of a garden planter in Melbourne
$115 - $290
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$115
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$190
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$290
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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
Prep soil and plant lemon tree, ivy and jasmine; install creepers
$200
Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
3rd Oct 2026
Small courtyard and air well. Paving not yet installed. See attached image: - yellow, plant lemon tree - green, plant ivy to climb on wall - orange, plant jasmine to creep up wall Task is to prep soil, install creepers and plant the plants after pavers installed.
Remove plants, pavers and digging
$160
Northcote VIC 3070, Australia
3rd Oct 2026
There is a 200mm strip dwon my laneway. I need plants removed (only part of the way) and soil digged 200mm deep for plumber to put drainage. The last 4meters pavers to ve lifted To be done monday 12th of October
Remove overgrown weeds/plants from small garden bed
$100
Kensington VIC 3031, Australia
3rd Oct 2026
Looking for someone to completely clear the overgrown weeds/plants from the small garden bed along the side of the house (see photos). I would like: All overgrown weeds/plants completely removed Roots removed where possible so they don’t quickly grow back Thoroughly check and clear out any bugs/insects, spiders, webs, nests, slugs/snails or other pests hiding within the vegetation and garden bed Remove leaves, debris and anything that may provide hiding places for bugs Area left as bare, clean and tidy as possible All green waste and garden debris removed Please bring your own gardening tools/equipment One of my main priorities is reducing bugs/insects around this area, as I’m very scared of them, so I’d really appreciate someone who can thoroughly clear and clean the area rather than simply cutting the plants back. It’s a relatively small/narrow area along the side of the house. There is a hot water unit in the area, so please take care around the unit and pipes. Please include all green waste removal in your offer.
Drilling round artificial plants into brick wall
$200
Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia
1st Oct 2026
Need to drill three artificial plants into a besser brick wall. I don’t have the plugs or screws or a drill, but Tasker to have these available on the day. The pieces are 1.5m, 1.0m and 0.5m in diameter. Plants come out of the metal shell for easier install. Photos of the backing of the metal to assist.
Great to deal with, recommended!
Small Garden Bed Weeding – Balaclava
$50
Balaclava VIC 3183, Australia
30th Sep 2026
Small garden bed weeding – Balaclava Looking for someone to weed a small garden bed at an apartment in Balaclava. Garden bed is approximately 6m long × 40cm wide. Weeds just need to be pulled and placed in the outdoor wheelie bin provided. Basic gardening tools and gloves can be provided if required. Ideally completed before Monday 5 October. Should be a quick, straightforward job.
Great work. Arrived on time, perfect work. Thanks Andrew
Help me bring my plants back to life
$40
Toorak VIC 3142, Australia
30th Sep 2026
My plants look dead in my rental after being neglected by previous tenants and I need help. Please respond with what you will do to assist. There is irrigation tubing but can’t tell if it’s working or on Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No
Garden Clean-Up, Replanting & Low-Maintenance Garden Refresh
$2,000
Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia
28th Sep 2026
Hi! I’m looking for an experienced gardener or landscaper to refresh both my front and backyard. I’d like to keep the garden simple, clean and low-maintenance, with a slightly Japanese-inspired look. I don’t want major landscaping or construction, mainly removing/replacing plants and improving the existing garden. The job will include: * Remove and dispose of 3 dead trees in the backyard and replace them with suitable new trees/plants * Remove or relocate some existing plants that are no longer suitable * Plant additional new trees, shrubs and plants where needed to improve the overall garden * Create a simple row of small, neat shrubs along the white fence in the front yard * Relocate and replant an existing kumquat tree * Weed and clean all garden beds * Prune and tidy existing healthy trees and shrubs * Fertilise existing plants and improve the soil * Add mulch where required * Mow and edge the lawn * Remove all green waste after completion I’m happy for the gardener to recommend which existing plants should be kept, removed or relocated, as well as suitable replacement plants. My main priority is for everything to be low-maintenance and easy to look after. I would like the quote to include labour, removal/disposal, some new plants, soil, fertiliser, mulch and all other materials required for the job. I can provide photos of the current front and backyard and some reference photos of the style I like. Budget: approximately $1,500–$2,000 including labour, some plants and materials. Please let me know what you would recommend and what can be done within this budget. Type of gardening: Garden cleanup, Weeding, Whipper snipping, Other, Lawn mowing, Hedge trimming Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Pull out and remove 8 plants
$80
Coburg VIC 3058, Australia
25th Sep 2026
We need someone to pull out and take the plants with you please. See photos.
Water plants for 4 weeks
$50
Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia
23rd Sep 2026
I have a few indoor and outdoor plants. I will be away for 4 weeks. Need someone to come once a week and water the plants. I am based in Port Melbourne.
Front garden bed prep – weed removal, soil prep & mulch (13.5m²)
$350
Northcote VIC 3070, Australia
20th Sep 2026
I'm preparing my front garden bed (approx. 4.5m × 3m) for replanting to a landscaper's plan. I'm looking for an experienced gardener to clear and prepare the bed. - Clear all non-retained plants and surface vegetation. - Remove overgrown clover by hand-pulling or scraping, making sure runners (stolons) and roots are fully removed. - Loosen and aerate the topsoil, using hand tools only near the gum tree and no deep digging within its root zone. - Mix in the supplied organic soil/compost blend, keeping it clear of the Banksia and Woolly Bush root zones. - Apply a 75mm layer of the supplied mulch, keeping it 10cm clear of plant stems and trunks. Must be protected: - Gum tree, Banksia, Woolly Bush, and the grasses/bush marked with tape. - Drip irrigation: please lift it carefully before working the soil, then re-lay it on top of the soil beneath the mulch. It must not be cut or damaged. - Water main: Please take care when digging near it. Other details: - Please bring your own tools. - Green waste removal is preferred. Please include it in your quote. Type of gardening: Weeding, Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Alex did a great job cleaning up our garden bed. Removed weeds and unwanted plants and topped up soil and mulch. Highly recommended.
Gardening planting and topping up soil
$500
Armadale VIC 3143, Australia
19th Sep 2026
Top up soil in garden beds and plant out. Type of gardening: Garden cleanup, Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Repot a small lily indoor plant
$30
Docklands VIC 3008, Australia
19th Sep 2026
Am looking for someone to repot my plant that needs more space. ideally someone that has soil, any pot suitable and tools to do the whole job. happy for someone to pick it up and drop pots back. ive moved to an apartment in docklands and have sold all my gardening tools and soils. She needs some more space and tlc, watering is not cutting it anymore. there are too mamy bulbs in the tiny pot
Mow lawn and weed garden beds thoroughly..
$200
St Kilda East VIC 3183, Australia
4th Sep 2026
Mow the front lawn and nature strip, Wade garden beds which are quite soft and easy to pull out, and trim some of our hedges professionally.. Type of gardening: Lawn mowing, Hedge trimming, Weeding Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Our garden is looking great..😊
Gardener: plants removed + turn over soil
$500
Northcote VIC 3070, Australia
29th Aug 2026
Removing existing plants (including 2x birds of paradise) Weeding and soil turn over -Full clean up! Some current plants in pictures we’ll pot and keep before the job. All the trees to stay. Our green waste bin is quite small Type of gardening: Other, Garden cleanup, Weeding Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Nick was awesome!! On time, great comms and did a great job 👏
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
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!
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









