Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• survey the garden, measure beds and confirm a planting plan with positions

• supply and deliver agreed plants, compost, topsoil and mulch to site

• prepare planting areas: clear weeds and spent plants and lightly cultivate soil where needed

• plant shrubs, perennials and bulbs to the agreed plan, including basic staking and ties

• apply mulch and a starter feed where appropriate and tidy planting areas on completion

• remove green waste and clear site; operatives will use gloves and basic PPE when handling compost and soil

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Most small garden stocking jobs take 3–6 hours; larger gardens or multiple beds typically require 1–2 days. Factors that extend time include poor access, extensive groundworks, plant delivery windows, wet weather and additional waste removal

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• can you provide a written plant list with sizes and latin/common names

• what exactly is included in the quote (plants, soil, mulch, staking, delivery)

• do you offer any guarantee or replacement period for plants

• how will waste be handled and is skip hire included or charged separately

• what access, parking and delivery space do you need on the day

• are you insured (public liability) and will operatives wear PPE while working

How to Avoid Surprises

• confirm access, reserve a parking/unloading spot and clear a route for deliveries

• point out underground services, irrigation lines or tree roots before work starts

• agree plant supply and any substitutions in writing to avoid last‑minute changes

• ensure a water supply is available for planting and operatives to clean tools

• keep children and pets away from the working area while soil and compost are handled

• agree waste removal method (skip, garden waste collection) and responsibility before start