What changes the price
Machinery access, the slope of the block, what has to be dug out and how many plants go in all move a landscaping quote. So does whether the plants are small and left to grow, or larger and finished-looking on the day.
Ask each landscaper to break the price into its parts, so you can see whether a gap comes from the plants, the walls or the labour.
Before work starts
Mark anything that has to stay, such as a tree, a tap or a clothesline, and show the landscaper where pipes and cables run if you know.
Ask what the new plants will need from you in the first few weeks, and whether the landscaper will come back to check on them.
Where to check
- ABN Lookup, Australian Business Register
Shows whether a business's ABN is active or cancelled, its business type and its GST status, and the Register says the public can use it to check a business before buying.
Read 15 October 2026 - Office of Fair Trading, Queensland
It helps resolve marketplace disputes in Queensland and enforces consumer protection laws.
Read 15 October 2026