A beautiful garden does a lot of good for the look of your house and is also the place to unwind. The cost of landscaping a garden can vary a lot, though, as there are many options. Check out all the different options for creating a new garden and their prices here.
What are the costs of creating a garden?
The garden landscaping costs range from £ 350 to £ 20,000 and depend on various factors such as the number of m² of garden, the work you want to have done and the current state of the garden. You can hire a gardener from £35 per hour, excluding material costs. See the cost overview below for average prices for possible projects.
| Projects | Average price incl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Price per hour | |
| Hourly rate for landscapers | £ 35 – £ 75 |
| Fixed price per project | |
| Garden design | £ 200 – £ 900 |
| Garden house installation | £ 200 – £ 10.000 |
| Erecting a pond | £ 1,000 – £ 40,000 |
| Placing a pergola | £ 800 – £ 5,000 |
| Erecting an arbour | £ 1,000 – £ 6. £ 100 per m² |
| Wooden terrace | £ 75 – £ 200 per m² |
| Strewn pavement | £ 50 – £ 150 per m² |
| Price per metre | |
| £ 50 – £ 250 per metre |
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Pricing examples garden landscaping
To give you a good idea of the average costs, below are some price examples of common projects.
An inexpensive garden
Do you want to easily refurbish your gardenwith just paving and planting, for example? The good-value garden landscaping costs on average £60 per m².
An average garden
Most people opt for slightly more elements in the garden when landscaping their garden. Elements that people buy if they do not want to spend too much include: paving, planting, lighting and a hardwood pergola. The average cost is then around £250 per m².
A luxury garden
Do you want to create a more luxurious garden and install elements such as a pond, summerhouse and gazebo in it? Then this is possible from around £2,200.
Pricing structure garden landscaping
What choices affect garden landscaping costs?
The amount of the garden landscaping costs is determined by the following choices.
Choice 1: Do you want to have a garden design made?
Before you have a new garden landscaped, put the plans for the garden on paper. You can make a garden design by yourself, but you can also have your garden designmade by a garden architect. A garden designer listens carefully to what you want and looks at what is possible in the garden, for example a maintenance-free garden or just a green garden with a pond. A landscaper has a lot of knowledge, experience and creativity to design the perfect garden for you. He also looks at the practical aspects so that the garden can be laid out properly afterwards. On average, a garden design costs between £ 350 and £ 900.
If you commission a garden design, you also have the option of adding a planting plan. A planting plan describes in great detail the type, quantity and location of the plants. Prices depend on several factors. If you are curious about these factors, take a look at the garden design page. Here you can find more information about the garden design and planting plan. The plants for your garden cost on average £10 to £30 per m².
Choice 2: Grass, paving or a wooden terrace?
For the foundation, you have several choices. For example, you can choose between laying grass, paving or a wooden deck. If you have a large garden, you can also choose to have all these things installed. Grass is the most economical option at £5 to £10 per m², paving costs on average £50 to £150 per m², depending on the type of tile you choose. A wooden terrace costs an average of £75 to £200 per m².
Choice 3: Do you want a covered area in your garden?
There are different ways to create a covered area in your garden. For example, you can put a pergola in the garden. This is a canopy that you can set up free-standing, or attach to the wall. The top is often left open, or covered with cloth or glass. It is priced between £800 and £5,000.
Another option is an arbour. A gazebo stands alone in the garden and can have different functions. For example, you can buy a romantic steel arbour that is completely open, or one made of hardwood to sit under when it rains. It usually has one or more sides that are open, but can also be completely closed. This is then done with glass to make it a combination greenhouse and lounge area. An arbour costs on average between £1,000 and £6,000.
Garden sheds are a good place to store things like bicycles, garden furniture and tools. A garden shed can be made as elaborate as you want, which is why prices are far apart. They can be made of wood, plastic or metal and also have all sorts of different roofing options. Prices of a summerhouse range from £200 to £10,000.
Choice 4: A pond in your garden?
A pond creates enormous peace and relaxation in your garden. Ponds come in all shapes and sizes, which is also why there is a big difference in price. Indeed, the price of a pond ranges from £1,000 to as much as £40,000 and depends on factors such as the type of pond, the size and the material. A pond therefore has a lot of influence on the amount of the total garden construction costs.
Choice 5: Do you need a fence?
A fence provides privacy in your garden, so you can sit comfortably in your garden without everyone seeing you. A fence can be made of hardwood or impregnated wood. Hardwood lasts longer than impregnated wood, but is also a lot more expensive as a result.
On average, a fence costs between £50 and £250 per metre and if you want a gate as well, you will pay between £70 and £750 on average. Of course, you can also buy a fence for your garden, and there are many different types of this too.
Choice 6: Additional options
The additional options below are not necessary for every garden layout, but it is useful to see if they are desirable for your garden.
| Product | Average price | When? |
|---|---|---|
| Advisory | £ 70 per hour | If you would like additional advice with your garden design, with, for example, a 3D design or other architectural drawings. |
| Advisory visit on site | £ 120 – £ 250 | Which is done when creating a garden design. Here the location of the garden is looked at and advice on the design is given accordingly. |
| Removal of leftover grass | £ 2.50 – £ 6 per 25 m² | This can be done when laying grass. Old grass and rubbish will be cleared away for you. |
| Climbers | £ 20 – £ 45 per 150 cm | Gives more privacy and a nice look. This is often placed on a fence, fence, pergola or gazebo. |
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Frequently asked questions
The cost of landscaping the garden varies greatly, because there are many options. On average, garden landscaping costs between £350 and £20,000. Get free and non-binding garden landscaping quotes from Renoca and find out exactly what your project will cost.
The garden landscaping costs of an average garden are £50 to £100 per m². The total cost depends very much on the amount and type of work and the surface area of your garden.
It varies per type of vegetation which time is the most suitable. For trees and climbing plants, winter is the best time to plant them. For flowers and small plants, it is better to wait until mid-March, as that is when the soil starts to get warmer.
