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Romann was promt, efficient, nice to deal with and got the job done perfectly. We're thrilled !

Spray weeds and weed garden bed

$80

Mahalia was awsome, she got alot done in the time she was here, very efficient, hard working. Would highly recommend her.

General weeding and clearing garden beds around the section

$500

Mahalia; was very efficient & did a great job clearing our property of weeds. Looks very neat & tidy plus she was easy to communicate with & friendly. Thank you :)

Gardening

$120

Wonderful job. Thank you.

Gardening - pulling up dead weeds

$50

Did exactly what I asked and was punctual and great communication. Would recommend to anyone

Need a general tidy up of the garden and mow about 50sqm of lawn

$200

Friendly and put in the effort to do a thorough job - would recommend

Weeding and mowing garden

$400

What's the average cost of a gardener

$100 - $315

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$100

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$160

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$315

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Why hire a local gardener through Airtasker?

You can hire a local gardener to help with almost any gardening task, from basic lawn mowing and weeding to planting and complex landscaping projects. A gardener will use their experience and equipment to create and maintain your garden, so it always looks its best. You don’t have to spend your weekends trying to catch up on lawn maintenance - instead, you can spend them relaxing outdoors, hosting guests, and hanging out with your family.

The best place to find a local gardener is on Airtasker. We’ve got experienced, top-rated gardening experts near you who are ready to help with all things plants, grass, and dirt, no matter how big or small your gardening task is. You can book different gardening services, such as routine garden care, lawn care, pruning, and planting garden beds.

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Top Gardening related questions

A gardener is an expert in caring for gardens, including plants, lawns, weeding, pest control, and yard work. They help with any gardening tasks, from planting new garden beds and lawn mowing to maintaining existing ones. They take charge of regular garden maintenance, so the flora in your property remains beautiful all year round. 

Hiring a professional gardener will give you the best result for your gardens while saving you time. Professionals use smart tools combined with years of experience to take the best care of your plants and gardens. Their landscaping and garden care know-how can give you peace of mind that your plants are in good hands. 

Gardeners don’t need specific qualifications, but they may have completed studies in horticulture or landscaping. However, your gardener will need good knowledge, experience working with plants, and a reasonable physical fitness level.

Most gardeners will bring their own equipment, including lawnmowers, whipper snippers, leaf blowers, and safety gear. But some gardeners prefer to use the equipment provided at your home. It’s best to check with your gardener to see their approach, so you’re both prepared.

Weekly gardening maintenance and lawn mowing on a regular-sized suburban block may take anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours. But if you need a major gardening service or have a larger block, you can expect your gardener to need more time.

You can expect to pay between $50-$200 when you hire a gardener through Airtasker. More complex gardening work can cost more. But the cost will depend on what tasks you need to do, your location, the size of your property, and how long the gardening will likely take. Be sure to provide all the necessary information about the task to set the right expectation when booking a Tasker.

Top Pruning related questions

Start by cleaning your shears with water and a brush. Dry off the shears, then use sandpaper to remove any traces of rust. Next, file the shears using a diamond hand file. Make sure to hold the blades away from your body and use single smooth strokes. Finally, remove the burrs (thin metal folds) that have formed, then apply lubricant. You can also book a local sharpening specialist to do all this for you! 

Start by removing any rust from the shears. You can do this by soaking the shears overnight in white vinegar. Then, mix warm water with dish soap or bathroom cleaner and scrub the dirt away using steel wool or a wire brush. You can also dismantle the shears to clean them thoroughly. Then, rinse the shears and dry them with a towel. 

Some pruning basics include: 

  • Never prune in late summer or fall 

  • Remove around 1/3 of the plant’s growth 

  • Cut just above a branch or bud 

  • Don’t cut flush with the bark or branch 

  • Don’t do stub cuts 

  • Prune regularly 

The rules of pruning may vary from case to case, and there are many guidelines to consider. If you aren’t 100% sure about what you’re doing, it’s best to leave your plants to an experienced pruning specialist.

If done correctly, pruning helps and does not harm trees. This is because proper pruning can help a tree’s structural integrity and lessen the risk of falling branches. But beware of over-pruning your trees, as this can stress, damage, and eventually kill your plant or tree. You can avoid risks like these by getting an experienced pruning specialist to work on your plants. 

The ideal time to prune trees can vary. It’s usually best to prune your trees and shrubs during the late autumn or winter months. Plants are typically dormant during this period, making them less prone to pests and disease. However, some shrubs and trees may also need to be pruned in the summer. You can check with a local pruning specialist if it’s the right time of year to prune back excess growth. 

Some Taskers may be skilled in both pruning and weeding tasks. If you need someone who can do both, please specify this detail in your task post. Then, you may confirm with a Tasker whether they have the necessary skills and tools. Alternatively, you may create a separate request for weeding services near you.

Top Garden Cleaning related questions

Cleaning a garden is a pretty simple and straightforward process. Most garden cleaning jobs can take anywhere between two to four hours, with the exact time varying depending on the size of your garden and the scope of work. If you want to know how long your service will take, you can ask your Tasker, and they'll gladly give you a rough estimate.

No. You don't have to be physically present for the garden cleaning job. If you're not available, your Tasker can still work on your garden provided that they have your approval beforehand. Before the scheduled work, don't forget to ensure that your Tasker can easily access your property. Let them know as well in case you have any special requests such as wiping away specific stains on your garden furniture or taking extra care of your fishes during pond cleaning.

Yes, they do. When you book a garden cleaning service with Airtasker, you won't have to worry about anything else as your garden cleaner is in charge of bringing all the necessary supplies, materials, and equipment. All you have to do is wait for your Tasker to arrive at our home and get down to work in cleaning your garden for you.

Generally, you can easily book a garden cleaning service a week or a few days ahead. But in case you have an upcoming event or can't stand your messy garden any longer, we have plenty of Taskers who can work with you even on short notice. Just make sure to mention the exact time and date on your post, so we can quickly connect you to Taskers who are available on your schedule.

Our Taskers can perform cleaning work even when it's raining. However, if the rain is heavy and non-stop, it can be more challenging to get quality results from the cleaning job. In case this happens, you can easily coordinate with your Tasker, check weather forecasts for the next week, and rebook your garden cleaning appointment at a later date.

Definitely! Taskers can clean not just gardens but also other areas of your home. In case you're looking for a general house cleaning, you can hire skilled cleaners to cover all areas of your house, including your kitchens, bedrooms, and living rooms. They can dust off your furniture, wipe away mirrors, and vacuum and mop your floors to ensure your house is always spic and span.

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What do gardening services include?

Gardening services range from basic mowing and maintenance to full landscape gardening help. Here are some of the most common gardening services near you and what you can expect from each when you hire a gardener:

Garden maintenance & lawn mowing

Regular garden maintenance is important to keep your property neat, under control, and looking its best. Whether you need a one-off tidy-up, maintenance while you’re away on holiday, or regular upkeep, a gardener can help.

Lawn mowing will start by clearing the area with a general garden tidy-up. Then your gardener will mow all grass areas, including your front and back lawn and footpath. Then they’ll use the brushcutter to whipper snip any edges. Garden services can also include pruning your trees, trimming hedges, raking leaves, or clearing away garden debris. 

Weeding & pest control

Gardens can struggle to flourish thanks to problems like weeds and pests that eat or crowd out your plants and lawn. Don’t worry - garden services can take care of this problem. As part of garden maintenance, local gardeners can help by weeding your lawn by hand or spraying lawns with herbicides that kill the weeds without affecting the type of grass you’re growing.

Your gardener will also work to prevent weeds in the future by mulching around plants over a layer of newspaper or cardboard so weeds can’t go through. Your gardener will treat unwanted pests using pesticides, tailoring the treatment to keep your home and garden free from spiders, caterpillars, cockroaches, and ants.

Garden planting

Need to fill out your garden bed or plant up a new section in your garden? Your gardener can help choose the right plants that will grow well in your garden. They’ll consider factors like optimum plant positioning, sunlight levels, moisture levels and rainfall, seasons, native vs. introduced species, maintenance needs, and more. They’ll choose plants for your garden that suit your landscaping design but also match the level of care and maintenance you (or your gardener) can provide.

Lawn restoration

If your lawn’s been overrun by weeds or it’s looking a bit dead or bare in patches, your gardener can help with law restoration, too. They can level out any holes, aerate to encourage healthy growth, add nutrients, spread the correct seed variety, and adjust the pH of your soil.

They’ll choose the right variety of lawn to lay turf or seed your lawn. Finally, they’ll water it all in, ensuring you know proper lawn care measures between visits, or set up irrigation for daily automatic watering.

Recent Gardening tasks

Lawns and gardening once a month

$150

Casebrook CAN 8051, New Zealand

15th Oct 2026

Just want regular lawn mower and Gardner maybe monthly or every 3 weeks Type of gardening: Lawn mowing, Weeding, Garden cleanup Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

I will mow your lawn and have your gardens looking pristine

$60

Auckland AUK 1010, New Zealand

13th Oct 2026

Kia Ora, I am a qualified landscaper/gardener, who also has a major passion for environmental conservation. I’ve worked for over 10 years in bush restoration and plant nursery’s, as well as been a caretaker at a school and landscaper in the cbd Auckland. I have my own tools and can remove waste if needed. I am professional, strong and very timely. My services will be offered at a hourly rate and how fast I can smash out jobs within the time given. Message me if you want your yard looking beautiful this spring/summer. Type of gardening: Other, Weeding, Hedge trimming, Lawn mowing, Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Weeding the garden

$150

Mairehau Canterbury, New Zealand

11th Oct 2026

Small tidy-up. Weed the strip between the side fence and garage (about 1.5m wide, a few metres long), mostly dandelions and broadleaf weeds through bark, plus ivy coming up the back fence. Also weed along the base of the front fence on the footpath side, pull the weeds from the driveway cracks, and clear the dead flax leaves off the driveway by the garage. I'll deal with the green waste myself, just leave it in a pile. Type of gardening: Weeding, Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Amazing work! Thank you so much. We had been putting this job off for ages and you nailed it.

Weeding gardening

$50

Onehunga AUK 1061, New Zealand

9th Oct 2026

Take grass away after Weeding Type of gardening: Weeding, Whipper snipping Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No

Large Garden Tidy & Tree Trimming – Red Hill

$1,200

Red Hill AUK 2110, New Zealand

7th Oct 2026

We’re looking for an experienced gardener or gardening team to complete a substantial garden tidy-up at a rental property in Red Hill, Auckland. There are a number of large, established trees and overgrown plants, so this is more than a basic lawn and garden tidy. Work required: - General garden tidy around the house and driveway - Trim and cut back trees - Trim overgrown plants and vines to clear space - Weed spraying - Mow lawns - Line trim/weedeat - Remove green waste from the property Please allow for all labour, equipment and green-waste disposal in your offer. The property has quite a lot of established growth, so please only make an offer if you have the appropriate equipment and experience for larger garden/tree work. When responding, please include: - Total price - Number of people attending - Expected time required - Confirmation green-waste removal is included - Availability - Relevant gardening/tree-trimming experience Type of gardening: Garden cleanup, Other Size of garden: Above 300m² Has green waste bin: No

Garden Weeding, racking

$500

Lynfield AUK 1042, New Zealand

4th Oct 2026

Garden Weeding, Raking & Weed Spraying Looking for someone to give our garden a good tidy-up. The job includes: - Weed all garden beds thoroughly - Rake garden areas and tidy up leaves/debris - Spray/poison weeds throughout the garden - Spray/poison weeds along paths and paved areas - Leave everything neat and tidy when finished Please bring the necessary gardening tools and let me know if your quote includes the weed spray/poison. Looking for someone reliable who will do a thorough job.

Did a great job, just over 3 hours late.

Gardening pulling up weeds

$100

Auckland AUK 2019, New Zealand

2nd Oct 2026

Gardening clean up and weeding Type of gardening: Weeding, Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No

Garden Maintenance

$25

Mount Roskill AUK 1041, New Zealand

25th Sep 2026

Paying $25 per hour for garden maintenance - This will including removing weeds, trimming plants, leaf blowing, and triming tree branches. Will have referrals if the job is done well!

Garden rubbish

$80

St Johns AUK 1072, New Zealand

25th Sep 2026

Dead branches of tree/plants

Weeding 5 large vegetable gardens

$600

Karaka AUK 2578, New Zealand

10th Sep 2026

6 Large vege patches Type of gardening: Weeding Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: No

Charlie did a great job and was a pleasure to have at our home

3 hours of garden weeding

$200

Auckland AUK 0612, New Zealand

9th Sep 2026

We need someone to do 3 hours of garden work which will consist of pulling out weeds in our 6 veggie gardens and 2 or 3 other areas We will pay $200 Type of gardening: Weeding, Garden cleanup Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Charlie was absolutely fantastic! He did an amazing job weeding our gardens and was friendly, respectful and efficient. Would definitely recommend to others

Garden one off mowing

$60

Pokeno WKO 2402, New Zealand

5th Sep 2026

Mow lawn and remove some weeds Type of gardening: Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No

Very happy with Pauamea’s work. Highly recommend!

I’m a gardener with experience and I can plants maintenance and cl

$100

Auckland AUK 1021, New Zealand

3rd Sep 2026

I have experience in gardening with indoor plants and cleaning Type of gardening: Lawn mowing, Weeding, Hedge trimming, Whipper snipping, Garden cleanup Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: No

Garden Tidy

$100

Hillcrest AUK 0627, New Zealand

30th Aug 2026

We have lost of debris and leaves we want taken away - it’s all on concrete, no grass on our property - and also a little bit of garden weeding Type of gardening: Weeding, Garden cleanup Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: No

Weeding and garden cleanup

$150

Pyes Pa BOP 3112, New Zealand

27th Aug 2026

Weeds overgrown Type of gardening: Weeding, Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No

Ashley kept us informed. Turned up bright and early and got the job done. He took an absolute overgrown jungle and turned it into a beautiful garden. I have posted a before and after photo to show his miracles.

Garden Work - tidy up\de weed followed by regular maintenance

$1,250

Chatswood AUK 0626, New Zealand

25th Aug 2026

Needs tidy up and de weed - we have english ivy well established and also some bush where jasmine and pampas established - once tidied up will look for regular maintenance and probably a bit of landscaping once under control - at a guess 2/3 person days up front - some photos https://photos.app.goo.gl/GpDkNTY4ucJQyexW6 Type of gardening: Garden cleanup Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: No

Communicates well - works hard and was a somewhat vague job but was flexible in dealing with it. Has common sense.

Regular garden tidy

$150

Strowan CAN 8052, New Zealand

23rd Jul 2026

Mowing lawn Clean up dog poo weed and water plants if needed Small backyard shouldn’t take more than 1-2 hours every fortnight Type of gardening: Weeding, Lawn mowing, Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

General gardening

$1,000

Lower Hutt WGN 5013, New Zealand

21st Jul 2026

dealing to weeds and general cleaning up Type of gardening: Weeding, Hedge trimming, Whipper snipping, Garden cleanup Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: No

Trim the bush, take rubbish from back and tidy up small garden

$50

Auckland AUK 0610, New Zealand

17th Jul 2026

Cleanup fallen leaves, small weeding, dispose two garden rubbish bags. Type of gardening: Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No

Great service , great communication.

Someone to mow small lawn / clean & sweep garden area

$75

Mount Maunganui BOP, New Zealand

15th Jul 2026

Just need a small lawn mowed, patio swept and a bit of a spruce up and trim of small hedges. Lawn mower and waste bin provided. Shouldn’t take more than an hour and a half Type of gardening: Lawn mowing, Hedge trimming, Garden cleanup Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Amazing job thanks Ashley!

Recent Pruning tasks

Garden maintenance - pruning, weeding, hedge trimming

$30

Flagstaff, Hamilton, New Zealand

21st Mar 2026

Hello! In need of some autumnal garden maintenance. Some light weeding to clear out a flower bed for planting, hedge trimming, pruning a couple of taller plants and removing some dead shrubbery by the roots. Happy for you to come quote the job. The offer is just to fulfil the AirTasker needs. If it works out, this will be something I will request once a season. Thanks.

Pruning weeding fertilising loosening the soil spreading compost

$40

Rotorua BOP, New Zealand

20th Jul 2025

Pruning carpet roses, apple tree, several decorative bushy things, plus weeding, tending to pots and hanging baskets etc etc Type of gardening: Weeding, Garden cleanup, Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Mowing and pruning

$100

Whangaparaoa AUK, New Zealand

2nd Jun 2025

Tree cutting Type of gardening: Lawn mowing, Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: No

Garden weeding and pruning. No budget set, would like to hear quotes

$1,234

Auckland AUK 0600, New Zealand

4th May 2025

Garden bed out the back and front of a new build needs tidying for end of lease. No lawn Type of gardening: Weeding, Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² BLOCKHOUSE BAY Has green waste bin: No

Gardening pruning, trimming, maintenance, cleaning up gardening, lawn

$200

Napier HKB 4110, New Zealand

25th Nov 2024

Need help lawn mow small area, garden maintenance, cleaning spraying flower plants with lots of pesticides Type of gardening: Hedge trimming, Lawn mowing, Whipper snipping, Weeding, Garden cleanup Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Gardening prunning

$70

Waihi, New Zealand

4th Feb 2024

Monthly gardening tree pruning as necessary remove garden waste - Due date: Flexible

Prune shrubs, lift patio tiles that have bumped up then put back

$250

Palmerston North 4412, New Zealand

15th Feb 2023

Patio tiles have lifted as tree roots have lifted small tiles Soft shrubs need pruning back. - Due date: Flexible

Recent Garden Cleaning tasks

House cleaning service - general house cleaning and simple gardening

$100

Christchurch CAN 8022, New Zealand

14th Jun 2026

Every 2 weeks - 2 bathrooms cleaned (shower, vanity, toilet), 1 extra toilet and vanity cleaned, vacuum 2 floors (living/bedrooms), change sheets on bed and put sheets in wash/hang out. Every month - dust, and oven clean Type of clean: Regular Number of bedrooms: 3 Number of bathrooms: 2 Equipment and supplies: I can provide