Landscaping & Garden Services Cost in South Africa (2026 Prices)
Landscaping and garden services in South Africa range from R350 to R550 per maintenance visit to R6,000 to R20,000 for a full garden installation. Landscape design costs R2,000 to R4,500, and tree felling runs R1,200 to R6,500 per tree. Stump removal adds R900 to R4,500. Whether you want a complete garden makeover or regular upkeep, these are the prices you should expect.
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Landscaping Prices in South Africa
| Service | From | To | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden maintenance visit | R350 | R550 | visit |
| Garden designer/landscaper | R550 | R850 | hour |
| Landscape design | R2 000 | R4 500 | project |
| Garden installation | R6 000 | R20 000 | project |
| Lawn mowing | R350 | R650 | visit |
| Tree felling | R1 200 | R6 500 | per tree |
| Stump removal / grinding | R900 | R4 500 | per stump |
Garden maintenance visit
Garden designer/landscaper
Landscape design
Garden installation
Lawn mowing
Tree felling
Stump removal / grinding
Prices by City
Johannesburg
R350 to R550/visit maintenance
Cape Town
R350 to R85,000 depending on scope
Pretoria
R350 to R450,000 per service
Factors That Affect Cost
- 1
Garden size: larger properties cost proportionally more for both installation and maintenance.
- 2
Plant selection: indigenous plants are cheaper and more water-wise; exotic species cost more and need more care.
- 3
Irrigation system: installing automated drip irrigation adds R5,000 to R15,000 but saves water long-term.
- 4
Hard landscaping: paving, retaining walls, and water features significantly increase project costs.
- 5
Tree felling permits: some municipalities require permits to remove trees above a certain size, adding delays and fees.
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