Landscapers
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Landscapers cover everything from garden makeovers, turfing, planting and irrigation through to structural work like retaining walls, paving, decks and outdoor kitchens. That split matters in Australia: soft landscaping needs no licence anywhere, while structural landscaping above value thresholds requires a licence in NSW and Queensland, and taller retaining walls need engineering and often council approval.
OneBookPlus lets you shortlist local landscapers, browse reviews and request quotes with photos and rough measurements attached, then book site visits at times that suit. Confirmations and reminders are automatic, and having every quote and invoice in one place helps when a project runs across several stages and months.
How to choose a good Landscaper
- Match the business to the job: garden maintenance, design and structural construction are different skill sets.
- For retaining walls, paving and decks, check state licensing; NSW and Queensland require licences above value thresholds.
- Confirm public liability insurance, and workers compensation if a crew will be working on site.
- Ask to walk through a project they completed two or more years ago to see how it matured.
- Get staged payment terms in writing for bigger projects, with amounts tied to completed milestones.
- Check their water efficiency thinking: plant selection, mulching and irrigation design matter in the Australian climate.
Questions to ask before you book
Frequently asked questions
Do landscapers need a licence?
Soft landscaping such as planting, turfing and garden maintenance needs no licence anywhere in Australia. Structural landscaping is different: NSW requires a structural landscaping licence for work over $5,000, and Queensland requires a QBCC licence above $3,300 for building work like retaining walls and decks. Other states rely on general building registration rules, so ask what applies.
Do retaining walls need council approval?
Usually once they pass a height threshold, commonly between 600 millimetres and one metre depending on your state and council, or when they hold back a driveway or sit near a boundary. Taller walls also need engineering design. A landscaper who shrugs off approvals on a big wall is a warning sign, because failed walls are expensive.
When is the best time of year to landscape?
Autumn is ideal for planting in most of Australia, giving roots time to establish before summer heat, and spring works well in cooler southern regions. Hard landscaping like paving and walls can run year round, though wet season rain disrupts work across the north. Booking design work in winter often means construction starts sooner.
