Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• Assess soil, aspect and drainage and recommend suitable plants for the site

• Prepare beds: remove weeds/turf, dig/turn soil and incorporate compost or soil improver

• Supply and plant a mix of shrubs, perennials, bulbs or bedding plants to agreed layout and spacing

• Apply mulch and feed, stake young trees and prune as required for establishment

• Install or connect simple irrigation or watering points where agreed

• Clear and remove green waste; use PPE for handling soil and compost to avoid contamination

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Small border or bedding installations: 1–4 hours; average front or back garden bed: 0.5–1 day; larger planting or multiple beds: 1–3 days. Factors that extend time include poor soil needing major improvement, heavy root or turf removal, bad weather and plant availability

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• Can you provide a planting plan and a plant list with sizes and quantities

• Where are the plants sourced and are they hardy to my area

• What exactly is included in the quote for labour, materials and waste removal

• Do you offer any aftercare, a guarantee on plants or follow‑up visits and is there a charge

• How do you protect existing hard surfaces, and will you need to bring machinery or extra labour

• Can you provide references or photos of similar recent planting jobs

How to Avoid Surprises

• Check access: gate widths, steps and routes for wheelbarrows and plant delivery

• Arrange parking or permits for the van close to the site to avoid extra carry charges

• Point out buried services, water taps and any protected trees or boundaries before work starts

• Agree where materials and plants can be temporarily stored and where waste will be left for collection

• Tell the tradie about pets, neighbours and any access restrictions or site rules