Gardener Job Guide
Gardener: Plant new plants or shrubs
Planting work ranges from simple shrub installations to heavy specimen trees needing machinery or permits, with access and materials shaping the job scope.
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Costs for planting are driven by the size and handling needs of the plants and whether specialist machinery, crew or permits are required. Whether the gardener supplies nursery stock and materials or you provide them also changes the scope and labour involved. Call‑out fees, total crew hours and any after‑hours attendance can further affect the final quote.
Specimen size and handling
Large rootballs or specimen trees often need mechanical augers, extra crew or specialist handling which increases complexity.
Who supplies plants and materials
Standard installs assume the gardener supplies typical nursery stock, while labour‑only jobs expect the homeowner to provide plants and major materials.
Site access and rigging constraints
Constrained access, need for rigging or restricted vehicle access can lengthen the job and may require specialist equipment or crews.
Permits and engineered supports
Jobs that require council permits, traffic management or engineered supports for large specimens usually add separate scope and coordination.
Timing, crew size and call‑out
Total labour hours, crew size, the initial call‑out and any after‑hours attendance all influence the overall cost.
Estimated range
$313 – $1,133
Default scope: 5 plants
What moves this estimate
- Specimen size and handling: Large rootballs or specimen trees often need mechanical augers, extra crew or specialist handling which increases complexity.
- Who supplies plants and materials: Standard installs assume the gardener supplies typical nursery stock, while labour‑only jobs expect the homeowner to provide plants and major materials.
- Site access and rigging constraints: Constrained access, need for rigging or restricted vehicle access can lengthen the job and may require specialist equipment or crews.
- Permits and engineered supports: Jobs that require council permits, traffic management or engineered supports for large specimens usually add separate scope and coordination.
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