Landscape Gardeners Near Me

There are several things that you should keep in mind when hiring a landscaper. Here are just a few:

• Benefits: find out what the specific landscaping company specialises in, such as formal gardens, country gardens, water features, etc.
• Contact methods: swift and efficient communication is important. Find out what is offered by the landscaping company.
• Memberships: a landscaping company displaying official proof of gardening organisation membership can indicate the quality of work produced.
• Training: determine what qualifications and training the landscaping company’s work team have acquired. This will usually be reflected in the standard of work offered.
• Reviews: Taking third-parting views into account will help to give you a better understanding of a landscaping company’s service and standards.

Landscaping companies offer a variety of services for any big or small gardern design. The extent of these services are company-specific. Here are a few of the services that you can expect from landscapers in Dublin:

• Garden maintenance: these services can include lawns mowing, pruning, weeding, fertilizing, tending, hedge cutting and hedge trimming, perennial cutbacks, installing trellises, mulching, garden decor installation, gardens designs in general and plant consultation.
• Garden clearance: removal of unwanted foliage, etc.
• General garden advice: offering information about suitable new plant additions, lawn maintenance and other changes.
• Garden design: including the construction of walls, walkways, patios, island beds, planter boxes, water fountains, feature beds, and decking.
• Soil preparation.
• Installation and maintenance of an irrigation system.
• Tree and stump removal.
• Jet washing: cleaning of patios, driveways, etc., can aesthetically improve a garden’s appearance. 
• Sourcing and supplying of plants and other foliage, and garden decor such as sculptures.
• Waste removal of unwanted foliage and other garden items.
• Installation of outdoor lighting.
• Installation of synthetic roll-on turf.

The costs of landscaping services in Dublin vary greatly depending on what services you need. For a redesign and install of a garden, you can expect to pay:

Garden less than 100 square metres: €4,000 - €8,000

Garden 100 - 500 square metres: €8,000 - €14,000

Design and delivery fees are included with the quotation provided by YourPros' best gardeners. The design fees cost approximately 8% to 20% of the total price. The actual costs tend to vary depending on the specific requirements.

Depending on the intricacy of the landscaping project, the length of the process can range from 2 to 4 weeks. Most landscaping companies will provide you with drawings and 3D visualisations before beginning a project.

A gardener specialises in all aspects of gardening, while a landscaper focuses on both earthworks and building. Many of the elements of gardening and landscaping do overlap, but each has their own area they specialize in.

There are various creative ways to landscape a small garden. Incorporating long, straight sightlines will make the garden appear larger. Vertical gardens have also become a popular theme and are also an innovative choice for a small-sized garden. Our landscapers can help you design the perfect garden to suit your needs.

This is dependent on the scale of the proposed landscaping project. A landscaping company can charge up to 10% of a home’s value for an extensive landscaping project. 

You can rest assured that at YourPro we provide you with the best landscapers at affordable rates so that you can get your perfect garden without having to pay an arm and a leg.

Landscapers can charge between €25 to €27 per hour. This does not include additional costs. The more experienced the landscaper, the higher the cost per hour.

• An expert landscaper can use the proper equipment to transform your garden in a creative and innovative way.
• Landscapers are experts in garden design. They will provide you with a 3D model or drawing, making it easier to do further modifications.
• Trying to redesign and complete your garden by yourself will take more time and effort than it would take a landscaper. The necessary equipment can prove costly for the amateur gardener. A landscaper will have the necessary tools and will also be working towards a deadline. 
• A hired landscaper is skilled, and there is less chance of injuries occurring. They should be fully insured in case of any accidents. This is not necessarily the case for the amateur gardener.

The YourPro platform can provide you with a choice of landscapers that are located across the entire Dublin area. 

Before choosing a landscaper, there may be a few things you want to ask first. Here are a few questions to ask potential landscapers before starting a project.

• Where do you source your plants?

Indigenous plants are likely to be cheaper than shipping them in from other countries. They are also more likely to adjust to soil and weather conditions and are less prone to disease and pests.

• What type of garden maintenance do you offer?

Ensure that the proposed maintenance plan is included in the quote and work contract.

• Do you have a clear understanding of what my proposed garden should look like?

There needs to be open communication between you and your landscaper to ensure both parties are on the same page.

• What is the estimated timeline for the project?

Although a deadline cannot be set in stone as unforeseen problems are a possibility, ensure that you have a good idea of the estimated length of the project.

• Is there a way to reduce the proposed costs?

If the landscaper’s quote is too expensive, discuss possible ways to cut costs without forfeiting your dream garden.

• Is your landscaping team supervised for the duration of the project?

Ensure the landscaper has a team leader on-site at all times to oversee the project.

• What is the procedure if my waterline/ electrics/ gas/ irrigation is damaged during the project?

Ensure that the landscaper is equipped to handle these types of emergencies. 

• Will I be able to purchase the plants independently?

Some landscaping companies will allow you to buy the plants yourself. However, your landscaper will probably have contracts with multiple nurseries to ensure the plants' quality and keep the costs down. 

• Will I be able to manage parts of the project myself?

Some landscaping companies will allow you to manage certain areas of the landscaping project independently. However, the main aspects of the project need to be orchestrated by the landscaper, viz. staff, transport, deliveries, etc. If you would prefer to be in charge of all these areas, it is probably wise to hire a landscaper on a consultative basis. 

• Is my garden the right size for landscaping?

The size of gardening projects varies greatly in size. Some landscapers have designed gardens as small as 3m x 5m or over five acres in size. An expert landscaper will ensure to make the most of the space available by creating an aesthetically appealing outdoor area for clients to enjoy.

• When is the best time of year to hire a landscaper?

Even though a garden can be created during any season, more can be achieved in a shorter length of time when the weather is good and the days are longer. Bad weather slows the work down and creates an additional mess. However, skilled landscaping companies will not be deterred by these common problems. Weather conditions that are too dry or too windy result in unfavourable planting conditions. Extreme weather conditions such as snow will cause a landscaping company to stop working. It is best to complete planting in autumn, winter, and early spring. This allows the plants to rest before they start growing in the springtime. Winter planting allows you to spend less time watering plants as we usually receive adequate rainfall during the year.