What Does Garden Maintenance Cost in Maitland?

If you’re searching “garden maintenance cost Maitland”, you’re likely trying to understand what’s fair, what’s realistic, and what level of service you’re actually paying for.

In the Maitland and Hunter Valley region, professional garden maintenance pricing varies depending on:

• Time required

• Garden condition

• Property access

• Waste volume

• Equipment required

• Level of finish expected

At Fluro Gardens, we provide clear, fixed-price quotes after a site visit or photo/video walkthrough so there are no surprises.

Below is a realistic guide based on current local industry standards.

Typical Garden Maintenance Price Ranges in Maitland (2026)

These are guide ranges only. Every property is different.

Garden Tidy Ups (One-Off Seasonal Work)

$950 – $2,850

Best for: gardens that have fallen behind or need a strong seasonal reset.

Common inclusions:

• Heavy weeding

• Shrub reductions and corrective pruning

• Clearing overgrowth

• Edge redefinition

• Green waste removal (often trailer loads)

These jobs are typically completed over 1–3 days depending on scope and waste volume.

Overgrown Garden Restorations

$2,500 – $7,500+

Best for:

• Neglected properties needing attention

• Pre-sale garden preparation

• Acreage or semi-rural blocks

• Rental resets

• “Start fresh” garden transformations

May include:

• Deep weed removal (manual + chemical where appropriate)

• Hard surface weed treatment

• Shrub reductions and small tree work

• Bed reshaping and reinstatement

• Soil improvement

• Mulch supply and installation

• Plant replacement or replanting

• Multiple trailer loads of waste removal

Larger acreage or heavily neglected sites can exceed this range.

Optional Extras to think about adding while on site;

• High pressure cleaning of exisiting hard surfaces (paths, steps, driveways)

Ongoing Maintenance Visits

$150 – $320 per visit

Best for: maintained gardens needing fortnightly or monthly upkeep.

Typically includes:

• Hand weeding of garden beds

• Light pruning and shaping

• Edging and detailing

• Blowing down hard surfaces

• Green waste consolidation (using your bin where possible)

Most professional operators in the region will fall within this range depending on time required (generally 1–2.5 hours on site).

Typical Landscaping Project Costs in Maitland

Landscaping (construction + garden builds) generally ranges from:

$10,000 – $80,000+

Smaller landscape projects (garden redesign, edging, turf installs, irrigation upgrades) often start around $8,000–$15,000.

Mid-sized residential projects typically fall between $20,000–$45,000.

Large-scale landscape construction involving demolition, retaining walls, paving, drainage, and planting can exceed $80,000 depending on design and engineering requirements.

Timeframes range from several weeks to multiple months.

These ranges reflect realistic construction pricing across NSW for insured, properly equipped contractors.

What Influences the Final Price?

Two gardens of similar size can vary dramatically in cost. Here’s why:

1) Garden Condition

• Light: regularly maintained

• Moderate: seasonal overgrowth

• Heavy: thick weeds, woody growth, compaction, poor access

Heavier conditions mean more labour hours, equipment wear, and waste removal.

2) Access & Site Constraints

• Steep ground

• Narrow side access

• Obstacles (trailers, tanks, play equipment)

• Machine access restrictions

• What needs to be removed to achieve the new garden concept

Limited access increases manual labour time significantly.

3) Waste Volume

Green waste disposal is one of the biggest cost variables.

Tip fees, transport time, fuel, and labour loading all add up — especially when multiple trailer loads are required.

Normally on Garden Tidy Up’s and Restorations a trailer load of green waste is taken away daily during the initial clean up.

4) Level of Finish

There’s a difference between:

• A functional tidy

• A detailed, high-finish garden presentation

Higher finish standards require more time in pruning detail, shaping, edge work, and clean-up.

5) Frequency of Maintenance

Regular maintenance reduces long-term costs because:

• Weeds don’t establish deeply

• Pruning remains light

• Structure is maintained

• Waste stays manageable

• Garden always looks tidy, clean and ready for use

A garden restored and then maintained properly is significantly cheaper to manage over time.

Fixed Pricing vs Hourly Rates

Across the Maitland region, professional gardening hourly rates generally fall between:

$80 – $135 per hour (per operator)

For restoration and clean-up projects, we provide fixed quotes rather than open-ended hourly billing. This protects both parties and ensures clarity.

Hourly arrangements may be used for:

• Ongoing maintenance programs

• Small add-ons or additional requested works

A fixed quote means:

• You know the price upfront

• Scope is clearly defined

• Variations are discussed before proceeding

The best part is we pride ourselves on communication. The planning phase is about costing what you’d like done, and then subtracting elements that need be removed to suit your budget.

How To Get an Accurate Quote

The best and fastest way:

1. Book a quick on-site visit so we can assess condition and access - we do these in on afternoons during the week.

2. Send us an email with 5–10 clear photos and outline your gardening goals

3. We’ll respond with a time to meet with you on site for a walk through and to hear your needs - only takes 15-20mins

4. We’ll be in touch via email with an accurate quote for the jobs and an estimated time when we can start your work.