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What to expect when hiring gardeners in Lakelands
Where gardeners near Lakelands are based, how to choose one, what the job should cost, what a good quote includes and which licence to check.
Where gardeners near Lakelands are based
Of the 51 gardeners listed, none are based in Lakelands, but 27 are within 10 km, the most in Toronto, Cardiff and Wallsend. The other 12 are based more than 15 km away.
- based in Lakelands
- 0
- based within 10 km
- 27
- based within 15 km
- 39
- based further away
- 12
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How to choose a good gardener in Lakelands
Lakelands has plenty of well-reviewed gardeners to choose from. Use these numbers as a reference point when you compare profiles and quotes.
Most gardeners here are rated highly, so it helps to check how many reviews sit behind a rating. The typical gardener has 12 reviews. Of the 40 rated gardeners within 15 km of Lakelands, 10 have 4.8 stars or more from at least 20 reviews.
SureQuote rankings take both star rating and review count into consideration to ensure you're seeing the best of the bunch. Updated October 2026.
- average rating
- 4.76
- typical reviews
- 12
- what the best have
- 4.8★ · 20+
Star rating
57% of gardeners here have a perfect 5.0
Number of reviews
Half have 12 or fewer reviews
How does that compare to other suburbs?
| Suburb | Average star rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Speers Point41 gardeners12 typical reviews | 4.76 | 41 | 12 |
| Lakelands40 gardeners12 typical reviews | 4.76 | 40 | 12 |
| Macquarie Hills39 gardeners12 typical reviews | 4.75 | 39 | 12 |
| Hillsborough39 gardeners12 typical reviews | 4.75 | 39 | 12 |
| Warners Bay39 gardeners12 typical reviews | 4.75 | 39 | 12 |
| Cardiff South38 gardeners12 typical reviews | 4.74 | 38 | 12 |
What gardening should cost in Lakelands
Gardening in Lakelands usually runs $193 – $315 for lawn mow & edge, and $220 – $413 for garden tidy-up.
What you'll pay comes down to the size of the job, the condition of what's being worked on, and the finish you choose. Get a few quotes to see your exact number — it's free.
Things to consider before you book
The local conditions that shape the job, the best time of year to book, and what to sort out before you choose a gardener.
Schedule Outdoor Work for Drier Months
Lakelands gets more rain than most areas — gardener work benefits from scheduling in the drier months. Your tradie will work around the forecast, but booking ahead gives the best run of clear days.
Cooler Months Mean Fewer Delays
Summers in Lakelands get warm — on hot days, your tradie will plan their work around the temperature throughout the day, tackling heat-sensitive tasks early and adjusting as conditions change.
Renovation Activity
Lakelands has solid renovation activity — popular gardener professionals can book up. Getting quotes a couple of weeks ahead gives you better options.
Best time of year for gardening in Lakelands
Ideal months: September to October.
Based on typical local rainfall, temperature and humidity.
What's in a good Gardening quote?
A good quote spells out how the job is priced and what's covered — labour, materials, prep and clean-up — so you're comparing like for like. Check what each gardener's quote covers before you choose.
Worth knowing: getting two or three quotes is the simplest way to land a fair price — and it costs you nothing.
- 01Green waste removal
Whether clippings, weeds and prunings are taken away.
- 02Task breakdown
Each job listed separately: mowing, pruning, weeding.
- 03Plant and mulch specs
Species names, pot sizes, and mulch type and depth.
- 04ABN and insurance
Both on the quote so you are covered.
- 05Quote expiry
How long the price is locked in, usually 30 days.
Cheapest isn't always the best. Check these before you hire anybody.
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Gardener licensing in New South Wales
Gardener work is generally unregulated in New South Wales. Requirements vary by state. Here's what to know before hiring.
What to look for
- ABN with active business registration (verifiable via ABR)
- Public liability insurance ($10M minimum recommended; $20M for body corporate, council or commercial work)
- Greenlife Industry Australia (GIA) membership or certification
- Certificate III in Horticulture (AQF Level 3) from a registered training organisation
- Certificate III in Landscape Construction (AQF Level 3) from a registered training organisation
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