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Garden Maintenance Cost Melbourne 2025

$50 – $100 per visit for regular maintenance. Weekly, fortnightly, and one-off garden care pricing.

Garden Maintenance Pricing

ServiceCostFrequency
Regular maintenance (small garden)$50 – $70/visitWeekly or fortnightly
Regular maintenance (medium garden)$70 – $100/visitWeekly or fortnightly
Regular maintenance (large garden)$100 – $200/visitWeekly or fortnightly
Lawn mowing only$30 – $60/visitWeekly or fortnightly
Hedge trimming$50 – $80/hourQuarterly
Mulching (supply & spread)$60 – $100/m³Annually
One-off garden clean-up$200 – $800As needed
Seasonal garden tidy-up$150 – $400Quarterly
Pressure washing$50 – $80/hourAnnually
Green waste removal$80 – $200/loadAs needed

Melbourne Seasonal Maintenance Guide

Spring (Sep-Nov)

Fertilise lawns and gardens, apply pre-emergent weed control, prune winter-flowering shrubs, plant warm-season annuals, start mowing weekly.

$200-$500 seasonal service

Summer (Dec-Feb)

Water deeply and less frequently, mow higher to reduce stress, deadhead flowers, monitor for pests, apply mulch to retain moisture.

$150-$400 seasonal service

Autumn (Mar-May)

Plant trees and shrubs, overseed lawns, apply autumn fertiliser, clear fallen leaves, cut back perennials, prepare for winter.

$200-$500 seasonal service

Winter (Jun-Aug)

Prune deciduous trees and roses, reduce mowing to monthly, apply lime to acidic soils, plan spring plantings, repair hardscaping.

$100-$300 seasonal service

How to Save Money

  • Choose fortnightly over weekly — saves 50% on annual maintenance costs with minimal impact on garden health.
  • Do your own mowing — hire a gardener only for specialist tasks like pruning and hedge trimming.
  • Book regular schedules — gardeners offer better rates for regular clients than one-off visits.
  • Reduce lawn area — replace lawn with native ground covers or mulched beds to reduce mowing costs.
  • Plant low-maintenance natives — Australian native gardens require less pruning, watering, and feeding.

Disclaimer: All costs are estimates based on Melbourne market rates as of 2025. Actual costs vary depending on garden size, condition, and the gardener you choose.

Garden Maintenance Cost FAQs

A professional gardener in Melbourne typically charges $50-$100 per visit for a standard residential garden. This usually covers 1-2 hours of work including mowing, edging, weeding, and basic pruning. Larger properties or gardens with extensive plantings may cost $100-$200 per visit.
Fortnightly maintenance is sufficient for most Melbourne gardens and is more cost-effective. Weekly visits are recommended during spring and summer when growth is fastest, particularly for lawns. Many gardeners offer flexible schedules — fortnightly in winter and weekly in the growing season.
A one-off garden clean-up in Melbourne costs $200-$800 depending on the garden size and level of neglect. A small overgrown garden may cost $200-$400, while a large heavily neglected property can cost $500-$800. This includes weeding, pruning, rubbish removal, and general tidying.
Standard garden maintenance in Melbourne includes lawn mowing and edging, weeding of garden beds, light pruning of shrubs, blowing paths and driveways clean, and removing green waste. Additional services like hedge trimming, mulching, fertilising, and tree pruning are usually charged extra.
Most Melbourne gardeners charge per visit rather than per hour, typically $50-$100 for a standard garden. Some charge hourly rates of $45-$80/hour with a minimum of 1 hour. Per-visit pricing is generally better value as experienced gardeners work more efficiently.

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