What does garden maintenance cost in Canberra?
Professional garden maintenance in Canberra typically ranges from $60 to $90 per hour, depending on the complexity of work required and the experience of the gardener. Most regular maintenance visits are booked as half-day or full-day sessions rather than hourly.
At Gardening Girls Canberra, we provide personalised quotes based on a free garden inspection. Every garden is different, and we believe in understanding your garden’s specific needs before discussing pricing.
What affects the cost?
Several factors influence garden maintenance pricing:
- Garden size — larger gardens require more time
- Condition — neglected gardens need more initial work
- Frequency — regular maintenance is more cost-effective than one-off cleanups
- Services required— pruning, soil improvement, and planting cost differently
- Access and disposal — some gardens require additional green waste removal
What’s included in a typical maintenance visit?
A standard Gardening Girls maintenance visit includes:
- Assessment of current garden condition
- Pruning and deadheading as needed
- Weeding and tidying garden beds
- Soil assessment and product application when scheduled
- Written record of all work completed and products used
How to get started
We offer a free garden inspection for all new clients in Central Canberra. During the inspection, we walk your garden together, discuss your goals, and prepare a personalised care plan with transparent pricing.