Garden advice
Complete landscaping: cost, steps and things to consider
Complete landscaping is more than choosing new paving and plants. The best results start with a plan that brings together how you use the garden, drainage, ground, materials and future maintenance.
What can complete landscaping include?
Depending on the garden, it can include design, removing the existing garden, groundwork, drainage, paving, a terrace, lawn, borders, planting, fencing and timber structures. Not every garden needs every element. First decide what should stay and what should be rebuilt.
How much does it cost?
Our catalogue gives complete landscaping an indicative range of €4,000 to €12,000. It is a broad starting point: size, access, groundwork, materials and waste make a big difference. A smaller project may fit garden renovation better; a larger one may go beyond the range.
See the garden costs page for the main price factors. An indicative range is not a quotation. The chosen gardener must assess the actual situation before agreeing a final price.
A practical sequence
- Decide how you will use the garden. Sitting, play, growing, parking or low maintenance all lead to different choices.
- List what stays. Include trees, fences, paving, connections and reusable soil.
- Map the garden. Note rough dimensions, levels, sunlight and access.
- Plan the order. Remove and prepare first, then drainage and services, paving and structures, and finally lawn and planting.
- Discuss maintenance. A low-maintenance garden needs different choices from a plant-rich garden.
What helps a gardener?
A few clear photos, rough dimensions, your preferred timing and what you want the garden to feel like are useful. Also mention access, material supply and whether old paving or green waste needs removing.
When should you start with garden design?
For a larger change, a design prevents elements from working against each other. It helps especially when you want several uses, have level changes or plan to build in stages. See garden design.
Discuss your plan
You do not need to solve everything first. Start with the outcome you want. Through Fix Your Garden you can turn it into a clear request and compare suitable gardeners.