PRICE GUIDE · GARDEN & OUTDOOR · 2026–2027
Gardening cost in Ireland
€25–€60 per hour. Typically €40.
A gardening in Ireland costs €25–€60 per hour, typically around €40. The price is set by garden size and overgrowth, one-off vs regular visits and waste removal included?.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does gardening cost in Ireland?
| Low end | €25 | a simple job, off-peak, outside the cities |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | €40 | what most people pay |
| High end | €60 | the biggest jobs, short notice, Dublin |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the gardeners and landscapers near you.
What moves the price
- Size of your garden — more lawn and borders take more hours to mow, weed and tidy.
- Complexity of the work — careful pruning and planting take more hours than mowing an open lawn.
- Type of plants involved — roses, fruit trees and climbers need careful pruning that takes longer than general tidying.
- Materials needed — the supplier's price for plants and compost is passed on as it stands.
- Waste removal — taking clippings away adds time to the visit and may be charged on top.
- Access to the site — a garden reached only through the house takes longer to work in and clear.
| Lowest | €14.30 | the lowest rate a provider has set |
|---|---|---|
| Average | €18 | across 8 hourly service providers |
| Highest | €27.50 | the highest rate a provider has set |
What it costs on Locufy
These are the rates the 8 hourly service providers on Locufy in Ireland set themselves, as their profiles show them. Locufy's average, €18, is below the typical €40 across Ireland.
Locufy credit lowers these rates further:
- €10 · You get €10 of credit when you finish signing up.
- €10 · You and a friend each get €10 when they complete their first booking.
- €1 · Each review of a completed job earns you 100 points (€1); every 1,000 points becomes €10 of credit.
Example: credit can cover up to 10% of a booking, so at the €18 average an hour costs you €16.20 while your credit lasts.
Domestic services and household services prices in Ireland are up 11% over five years (CSO Consumer Price Index, Domestic services and household services, to 2025 December). Five years ago a typical gardening would have cost about €35 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: CSO CPM18, CPM12 →
WHAT YOU GET
What a gardening visit includes
Takes: The duration of a gardening job can vary widely based on the tasks involved..
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common gardening jobs
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How to pay less
- Regular gardening visits stop the garden getting overgrown, so each session takes fewer hours than a big catch-up.
- Using your own compost, plants and feed avoids paying for materials on top of the hours.
- Mulching beds cuts down weeding time, so later gardening visits need fewer hours.
- Composting the clippings in your garden, where you have space, saves the time and cost of taking waste away.
Before you book
- Access to the garden area for assessment and work.
- Any specific preferences or ideas about plants and design.
- Information about any existing plants or structures in the garden.
- Say which jobs to start with, so the gardener spends the booked hours on what matters most to you.
- Check whether the gardener brings tools and a mower, and how garden waste will be dealt with.
- You can ask the gardener about their horticultural training or experience, and the kinds of gardens they usually look after.
Gardening cost: questions people ask
The cost of gardening services can depend on the size of your garden, the complexity of the work, and the type of plants involved. Additional services like landscaping or design will generally increase the overall price.
The duration of a gardening job can vary widely based on the tasks involved. Simple tasks like mowing can take an hour, while more complex jobs such as landscaping may take several hours or even days.
Most general gardening tasks can be performed by a standard gardener. However, specialised work such as tree surgery or pest control may require certified professionals to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
Same-day gardening services may be available, but they often depend on the gardener's schedule and location. It's best to call ahead and check availability for urgent requests.
Yes, booking several related gardening jobs can be convenient and may result in a discount. Discuss your needs with the gardener to create a comprehensive plan for your garden.
While gardeners handle a wide range of tasks, certain jobs such as major landscaping construction, electrical installations, or plumbing work may fall outside their expertise and require specialists. Ensure the gardener has relevant qualifications in horticulture or landscaping.
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