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Sydney price guide, 2026

How much does garden design and a makeover cost in Sydney?

Garden design is two things: the plan and the build. A landscape designer in Sydney bills $90 to $200 per hour when charged separately, and the planting and soft landscaping that follows is priced per square metre. With our free tool you can see your garden redesigned first, then send the plan to local landscapers for a build quote.

What it costs

JobTypical Sydney rangeWhat it covers
Landscape designer (when billed separately)$90 to $200 per hrConcept, plan and plant selection
Garden bed build$40 to $80 per m2Edge, soil prep, mulch and planting
Premium garden soil (supply)$80 to $150 per m3Delivered
Plants and tubestock$9 to $35 per pot140mm to 200mm pots
Mulch, supplied and spread$8 to $14 per m275mm to 100mm hardwood mulch

What affects the price

  • Scope. A garden-bed refresh is a few thousand dollars; a full backyard makeover with paving, lawn and structures runs into the tens of thousands.
  • Plant size. Advanced trees and established plants cost far more than tubestock that grows in over a season.
  • Soil. Most Sydney gardens need fresh soil and drainage before planting, which is easy to underestimate.
  • Design depth. A quick concept costs less than full documentation with plant schedules and setout plans.

Common questions

How much does garden design cost in Sydney?

A landscape designer charges $90 to $200 per hour when billed separately from the build. Many landscapers fold the design into the build quote, and our free tool gives you a photorealistic concept and a price range before you spend anything.

How much is a full backyard makeover in Sydney?

It depends entirely on what you include. A planting and lawn refresh can be $5,000 to $15,000, while a full makeover with paving, a deck, a retaining wall and structures commonly runs $30,000 to $80,000 or more.

Can I see my garden redesigned before I pay?

Yes. Upload a photo of your yard, describe what you want, and the tool generates a photorealistic redesign with a live Sydney price. You only pay a landscaper if you choose to hire one.

Prices are typical Sydney ranges for 2026, drawn from the same rate card our estimator uses. Every job is different. For an exact figure on your own yard, upload a photo to the free tool and get a live price, then send it to local landscapers for real quotes.